Is laser tattoo removal painful?

During your laser tattoo removal, you’ll be given some anaesthetic cream to numb the area, so that you won’t feel pain during the procedure. Afterwards, the pain level varies from person to person. You might experience a stinging or burning feeling. You can use an ice pack to calm down any soreness, and a cream such as aloe vera gel or petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) to help with healing.