Tattoo Be Gone SF

Just had my first finger tattoo removal session with them.
James was very very informative and knowledgeable. My first session was at a place in New York that was not as boutique, or informative.
The office was beautiful, the procedure was smooth, and everything was great.
Also, the best part: the price. I was quoted $ 150 at laseraway, and paid $ 250 at my previous place in New York.
Tattoo Be Gone: $ 89!!! For my finger tattoo removal!
Nothing can beat that price, or the service that came with it.
I am beyond thrilled to find this place.
Thanks James!

I’m in the process of getting 3 tattoos removed and tattoo be gone at serenity med spa has made it way easier than I expected. First, I made an appointment for a consultation where the procedure was thoroughly explained and I was given a price quote. The price was way better than I expected for getting 3 good size tattoos removed. The best part was if I did decide to do the tattoo removal after doing the consultation they could see to do a treatment me that same day. I was very happy that they could take me the same day because parking/​traffic in downtown San Francisco can be bad. Also, the RN who does the tattoo is very professional, asks if I need breaks during the tattoo removal, and is pleasant to chat with. 5 stars! If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo removed, you won’t regret choosing this place.

I have only had one session, but it went well enough that I think it warrants an early review. I can only echo what others here have said about James. He’s extremely thorough — explains everything, including potential pitfalls: scratches that may remain, why scars typically happen, etc. I decided to get 6 of 8 tattoos immediately treated following my consultation, saving the two biggest to see how it went. I am actually astonished that ink already lifted out on 3 of them on the first go. Very minor discomfort for about 2 hours after that went away with some ibuprofen and more icing. I cannot WAIT for these things to be gone!

This a great place, the staff and service are all around spectacular. Everyone clearly enjoy their job here. This office has beautiful interior décor and is very organize. I always feel at ease and comfortable here. On that note, I have a tattoo that I am removing on my arm and it has been a great experience so far, 3 treatments in and approximately 3 – 5 more to go. I Unilocaled this place first and decided to come here and I am a very happy camper with the service and the results so far. SO please check them out. James is amazing fyi, he knows his stuff and is a great human being. Shout out to you my friend. See you in a few weeks.

So far so good! I’ve had 3 sessions already, two different tattoos are getting removed. There is definitely lightening and fading already. (A friend even saw my tattoo and asked me if I planned to get the tattoo re-​done. She didn’t know I’m doing laser tattoo removal…) Can’t wait to continue the process and see more results.
It’s really not THAT painful. It’s actually very quick – in and out in a half hour. I am coming from Walnut Creek, so I just take Bart to Montgomery and the MedSpa is a block away-​great location!
I’ve never had any problems making or rescheduling appointments (and I can only go in on Saturdays) so that’s a huge plus.
The staff are great and James is the best. He makes sure you feel comfortable, covers every detail about the process and does not judge your mistakes from when you were young and dumb.

Today I visited tattoo be gone as well as laser away for consultations on tattoo removal, I have 1, possibly 2 tattoos that I want to remove.
I met with Jason RN who explained the process including pre and after care in its entirety to me. I did not disclose to him that I am an RN myself, as well as… I’ve had a tattoo removed before in a different state/​different office… I’m new to SF… so I’ve been through the process. I did this on purpose… once someone knows you are in the medical business they assume they don’t need to explain procedures. On the contrary, while I know the jist of the process and certainly will research the laser they use and ask a million questions… I work NICU… totally different spectrum of the medical field…
He was extremely thorough… and very professional… other staff was professional and. the office LOOKED professional… the only bad experience I had was parking… but that’s not their fault .it’s the nature of a big city, as well as I’m new to SF as I mentioned… plus a bit directionally challenged without the Rockie Mountains :)…so…I don’t blame them for this «negative»
I found the price as well as the laser (after research, always do your research people!!!) to be superior to Laser Away… for instance, my two tattoos price quote by Tattoo BeGone/​Serenity Spa… are 220/session…divided by two… that’s the price I paid to remove my first tattoo… which actually was only black and smaller… it was also at a similar MEDSPA type office… so the price is good… when I went to Laser Away they explained nothing… again I didn’t tell them I am an RN or have done a tattoo removal before… all of the «explanation» was by electronically signing a consent… not too impressed by that… I’m someone who reads what they sign but even I started just clicking «consent» after awhile… I totally get arbitration agreements… so people understand variability of medicine but wow… what a joke… especially since when I went to LaserAway for the consultation, the employee never gave me her title (RN or?)…and said she also works at a Plastic Surgeon office… I don’t even remember her name… and I wasn’t too impressed with the office either. they have a slight lack of privacy in my opinion… can you say HIPPA violation… yuck. Also the receptionist is the person who prices vs. Jason a medical professional at TattooBeGone… to me, it’s better to have the medical professional involved… call me crazy.
for anyone SMART… you should read reviews before you choose a company to do business with, and spend your money on…
I also don’t find the bad reviews that TattooBeGone has (there aren’t many) to be too valid, read them and see for yourself… and even so, it looks like Jason has replied to them, discussing the issue… so to me, that’s customer service… my husband (this account) and I are big on customer reviews… it can reveal a lot about a company…
I also found LaserAway vs. TattooBeGone to be more sales-ey…personally, for me, that’s VERY… EXTREmELY off putting… in fact if that happens I usually won’t use that service just for the principle… At LaserAway I had to buy the package ASAP… it was 6000 $ plus for ONE tattoo…(do you really expect people to pay that if not explained to properly-​I have e money to pay that but certainly wouldn’t for the lack of info… and any smart person wouldn’t either) vs. TattooBeGone where the price was what it was, no matter when I decided to start. so I can begin in 6 months and the price quoted is the price quoted… this is similar to the experience I had with the last tattoo removal, so again– another good quality…
Lastly…Jason has researched his competitors… when I asked the LaserAway (tech or RN?) .what did she think of the other company and the laser they use (I asked Jason at TattooBeGone the same thing)…she had no idea about her competitors whereas Jason DID… what does every successful business do? And… quality business… dedicated to their trade… they research and provide!!!
So…in conclusion, do your research people… Even if you go to LaserAway for hair removal… I’ve seen really bad reviews about that also… for them… What annoys me is that LaserAway «specializes» in laser… so…I would hope to give them amazing review but… guess not…
I’ll re review once I start treatment… in the meantime, thanks Jason!

I can’t believe I haven’t found this place any sooner. The whole staff is beyond great and James is AWESOME! I made an appointment for a consultation and had an appointment set up almost immediately, which was great for me, the sooner the better.
Came rushing in, a tad bit shy from my appointment, (No luck finding parking, suggest taking Bart and walking. Otherwise, come super early and get parking!) but they were prompt and took me into a room right away. As soon as I sat in the room, James took a look at the tattoos I wanted removed behind both ears and literally explained everything in detail. From the process, to a guesstimate of sessions for them to be removed, reactions, pain. I mean literally everything! I didn’t even have to ask any questions at all because he covered everything. What was great was that, he even offered for me to have my first session that same day! Unfortunately I had plans later on in the day so I scheduled for another day.
When I finally came in for my first session, I was taken into a room immediately. He explained the procedure again like usual and got started. First he numbed the tattoos for a few minutes with ice and immediately after, tried a test run on how the laser felt (legit like a rubber band snap) and went on with it. To be honest, it didn’t hurt at all! Probably because it was a low setting, first session, who knows I guess it depends but I felt nothing during the session. Afterwards, when all was done I only felt a slight burning sensation that didn’t last too long. I did stay for 15 minutes to ice my tattoos before heading out.
I am BEYOND happy with the results, I can’t wait for my «Tattoo Be Gone»! Friendly, knowledgable, affordable. I love this place!

I actually tried out Serenity Medspa/​Tattoo Be Gone back when they were still on Maiden Lane and took a break from treatments for about 2 years. Well I loved James back then and I love him more now.
I was able to get an appointment fairly fast for 3 «smaller» tattoos that I really just cant stand looking at anymore. James was able to do all 3 tattoos in less than 30 minutes! James is super down to earth which makes an uncomfortable situation more comfortable and he is very informative so you know exactly what to expect before, after, and during treatment.
For the quality of service you get and the price there really is no place comparable.
Thank you James!

Synopsis: That stack of pancakes not looking so clever near your crotch, Rachel? Head to Serenity and see James!
Dets.: Engaged Tattoo Be Gone to remove a few tattoos for my burgeoning modeling career. I appreciated James’ thoroughness at the consultation, so I booked my first appointment. After taking all the necessary precautions (numbing cream and ice), he went about starting the process. I have a very large piece on my inner forearm, a small design on my lower back, and a hummingbird on my belly. The whole process took about an hour (30 minutes for the cream to take effect, and 15 – 20 minutes for the laser).
Was it painful? No. The black ink in the tattoo was the most «irritating», but I could barely feel the rest. James was very clear about what he was doing and the different settings he was using for each color in the tattoo.
Highly skilled and professional. If you want to rid yourself of that «permanent» mistake, check them out.
Some things I learned from James, the fabulous removal artist and RN:
–Black is typically the most painful because a stronger setting is needed to start breaking up the pigment, but it also breaks up/​fades the quickest
–Green takes the longest to remove (especially on dark skin)
–Red is the least painful and often clears quickly

THIS IS THE SAME THING AS PICO SURE!!! The laser at Tattoo be gone is MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY and is almost the same thing. Pico sure can remove blue but not yellow. The laser at Tattoo be gone can remove yellow. I paid $ 760 for pico sure and only paid $ 160 at Tattoo be gone. I could have gone to Tattoo be gone 10 times for the $ 1500 I spent at SF Laser Tattoo Removal.
James is nice. I haven’t seen the results because I just got home; but I could really feel the laser digging deep in all the areas of my tattoo that I needed gone. He offered me free numbing cream and ice. I passed on the cream and bought two ice packs. They wrapped my tattoo with ice and gave me ibuprofen and a huge tube of fancy after care lotion when it was over. Their office was nice.

It’s been a while since I’ve been in to see James but, I’ve had two sessions so far and the outcome has been amazing. It has probably been a year since I’ve been in and while I still have quite a few more sessions to go he has made living with this tattoo 100% more bearable.
The healing process does kind of suck a little bit while there was scabbing and may be very minimal blistering but it was nothing that didn’t heal itself in about a week. Also, keeping the end goal in mind of getting rid of this absolutely atrocious tattoo, it was totally worth it.
James was very knowledgeable and patient with me, as I had quite I few questions for him in the consultation. I have quite a few tattoos but there is no more hopeless of a feeling than living with a tattoo that you absolutely cannot stand. James and the service made me feel so much better knowing I will soon be rid of this eyesore. I will definitely be back

This place is amazing. Just walking in makes you feel comfortable. The reception is very nice and everything about this place is clean and professional. I am receiving tattoo removal treatment and I am very happy with the results.

James is the best! I have only had two sessions (out of a suggested 4 – 6) and my tattoo is about 88% gone. James knows his stuff and tells you immediately whether he can get you the desired results or not. Because my tattoo was small and had already light/​faded color he told me it should be no problem to have it 100% gone. He let me know the longer I waited in between the 6 – 8 weeks (time you must wait between sessions) the more it would fade on its own and he is right. My tattoo is rather small and on my middle back (obvi before the term TRAMP stamp evolved) and while each session hurts (about the same as laser hair removal) James is quick and talks you through it asking when/​if you need breaks and then gives you care instructions, ice and you are on your way. Relatively inexpensive ($ 75 per session for the size of my tattoo) and sooo happy with the results and experience thus far!

First impression walking in, this place and set up is gorgeous.
Ok here’s my review, James is very attentive and listens to your concern about removing your tattoo. He gave me all the information I needed and explain every detail of the procedure and after care. He made me comfortable and after the consultation I trusted him to do away with my tattoos. Although it was my first session, I will be going here until all my tattoos are completely removed!
The wait was kind of a bit long, waited 30 min after my initial appointment scheduled time but it was well worth it and they gave me a discount! A good one too! The receptionist is very nice and easy to talk to!

I’m done with my treatments so it’s time for an update. After seven (possibly six, but I’m pretty sure it was seven) sessions spread out over two and half years, the two tattoos I was working on are gone. Gone, gone, gone. My advice is to spread out your sessions as much as possible so you don’t have to have as many of them. The minimum wait is six weeks but you should go for 10 – 12 weeks for the maximum results. The ink breaks up a lot between the sessions and you’ll have more time to heal without any scarring. I know that seems like a long time to get rid of a tattoo, especially if your tattoo is something like ‘CHRISSY FOREVER’ and she was really only ‘CHRISSY FOR A YEAR AND EIGHT MONTHS’ but you want it completely erased don’t you? So do it right. Take the time. It’s worth it.

This review is for James.
I decided to get a tattoo removal and called in to schedule a free consultation.
Upon arrival I was immediately impressed with the spa. As soon as you hop out the elevator, there is a front desk where you check in and to the left is a spacious waiting area with sofas with huge glass mirrors that allows natural light to light up the whole room. I loved the clean and cozy décor.
After filling out some paper work, I was whisked away into a room by James.
He was very knowledgable and professional and explained everything thoroughly. I came to the spa a little bit nervous not knowing what to expect but I left with an appointment to start my tattoo removal in a few days.
The process itself was very quick. James made me feel very comfortable and walked through the entire process explaining everything. It was over before I even knew it. It has been 3 days and the area I got my tattoo removed is looking pretty good. Now the tattoo itself will fade and get lighter with time but I am very happy with the results so far.
Turns out a few of my friends have gone to James too and have said he was excellent!
I will definitely refer him to all of my friends looking to get their tattoos removed.

I have only had one session and since then my tattoo has been fading. I will be in today for my second session and will probably have two-​three more sessions after today for it to be gone completely!
Slightly more painful then getting the tattoo, numbing cream was not necessary for me but it is available.

5 stars all the way! I could not be any happier I found this place.
I got a small tattoo (about 1.25inch by 1 inch) on my wrist and I absolutely hated it right from the start. I didn’t have much money at the time to remove it (broke college student.) I could totally afford it once I started working but I couldn’t find a good spot. I finally found Tattoo Be Gone and decided to give it a try. THANK GOD I DID! James is AMAZING! He explained everything so thoroughly, was super fast so there was minimal to NO pain, and I healed up ASAP after due to his great aftercare instructions.
Results? I’m seeing a huge difference just after just one session. Don’t get me wrong there’s a whole lot more to go but the ink has lifted really nicely for just one session. Can’t wait for my second appointment.
Oh, also the Medspa that Tattoo Be Gone is located in is a little hard to find but very nice, has yummy coffee and tea, and an extremely friendly staff.

I’ve been coming here since the beginning of the year for my treatment and I must say, I am quite impressed with the professionalism of everyone, especially James. The receptionists are friendly and they always accommodate me even when I run late for my appointment. James is very helpful and educates you on all you need to know about the process and what to expect.
It is my fourth session today and there is already quite a bit of lightening. Hopefully 4 – 5 more and I’ll be free of ink!

After getting my first treatment, I ended up blistering (huge blisters for a small tattoo) a lot and getting a scar from the treatment. It took almost 3 weeks for it to heal. It was an uncomfortable process. The treatment did, however, work in the sense that my tattoo got lighter.
At first, I thought this was normal until I went to a different place and had a treatment done there. The person there told me that the laser might have been on the wrong setting (I can’t verify this, it was just an opinion). At the second place, the after care was much better. No blistering, no scarring, and it was not uncomfortable at all. The healing process for the second one was about on hour (as opposed to 3 weeks for Tattoo Be Gone).
The service at Tattoo Be Gone is excellent and the people were very friendly. However, the healing time after the treatment was an uncomfortable experience.