PICO Laser Package Pricing: What a Full Tattoo Removal Course Costs
If you're considering PICO laser tattoo removal, the price of one session is only part of the picture.
The more useful question is:
How much could the entire tattoo removal process cost?
That's where things can become confusing. Tattoo removal usually requires multiple sessions, and the number of treatments varies from person to person. The size, colour, density, age and depth of the tattoo all influence the treatment plan.
At LLC Cosmetic Clinics, tattoo removal is currently listed from $158 per session, with the exact price confirmed according to the tattoo's size and colours during assessment. Treatments are generally spaced 6–8 weeks apart.
So rather than promising a fixed "full removal price", it's more realistic to understand how session pricing works and what can affect your total investment.
What Does PICO Tattoo Removal Cost?
The current starting price for tattoo removal at LLC Cosmetic Clinics is:
From $158 per session
This is a starting price, not a guaranteed price for every tattoo.
The clinic assesses the tattoo before confirming the exact quote because tattoos vary significantly in size, colour and complexity.
A small, simple tattoo may require a different treatment approach from a large, dense, multi-colour professional tattoo.
That's why comparing clinics based only on their advertised "starting price" can be misleading.
Is There a Fixed Price for Complete Tattoo Removal?
No.
There isn't a universal price for complete tattoo removal because there isn't a universal number of sessions.
For example, two people could both have a black tattoo, but one might have:
A small amateur tattoo
Relatively low ink density
Older pigment
An easy-to-treat location
While the other might have:
A large professional tattoo
Dense pigment
Multiple layers
Previous cover-up work
Several colours
Their treatment courses could be very different.
At LLC Cosmetic, the tattoo is assessed first so the clinician can provide a more realistic session estimate and per-session cost before you commit to a course.
How Much Could a Full Course Cost?
Because the current advertised starting price is $158 per session, you can use that figure to understand the minimum mathematical cost of multiple sessions.
For example:
5 sessions: from $790
6 sessions: from $948
8 sessions: from $1,264
10 sessions: from $1,580
12 sessions: from $1,896
These are starting-price calculations only, not quotes for complete tattoo removal.
A tattoo that requires a higher per-session price will cost more.
And if your tattoo needs fewer or more sessions, the total will change accordingly.
Why You Shouldn't Assume You'll Need 10 Sessions
You may see tattoo removal websites claiming that everyone needs 8, 10 or 12 treatments.
That's too simplistic.
The number of sessions depends on the individual tattoo.
Some tattoos fade relatively quickly, while others are much more resistant.
Factors that can affect treatment response include:
Tattoo size
Ink colour
Ink density
Ink depth
Tattoo age
Tattoo location
Professional vs amateur tattooing
Previous tattoo removal
Cover-up layers
Your skin characteristics
How your body clears fragmented pigment
LLC Cosmetic specifically assesses the tattoo's colours, depth, age, location and your skin tone when planning treatment.
What About Black Tattoos?
Black ink is generally among the more responsive tattoo pigments for laser treatment.
That doesn't mean every black tattoo disappears quickly.
A dense professional black tattoo can contain considerably more pigment than a small amateur tattoo.
The amount of ink in the skin matters.
Research into tattoo removal has also found that factors such as ink density and tattoo characteristics can influence how effectively a tattoo responds to laser treatment.
This is why a consultation is more useful than trying to calculate your total cost from colour alone.
What About Multi-Colour Tattoos?
Colour can make the treatment plan more complicated.
Different pigments can respond differently to different laser wavelengths.
Dark colours such as black and dark blue can respond relatively well, while some bright greens, light blues and certain yellows can be more stubborn. LLC Cosmetic notes that colourful tattoos may fade rather than completely clear, depending on the pigments involved.
A multi-colour tattoo may therefore require a different treatment strategy from a simple black tattoo.
It can also affect the total cost because the treatment course may be longer.
What About a Tattoo Cover-Up?
Cover-ups can be particularly challenging.
If a new tattoo has been placed over an older tattoo, you're potentially dealing with multiple layers of pigment.
You might have:
The original tattoo
New cover-up pigment
Several colours
Heavy pigment density
Different pigment depths
As the newer pigment fades, parts of the original tattoo may become visible.
This doesn't necessarily mean the treatment has failed.
It can simply mean that different layers of pigment are responding at different rates.
If your ultimate goal is to get another tattoo, you may not even need complete removal. Fading the existing tattoo enough to create a better canvas for a future cover-up could be a more practical goal.
How Long Does a Full PICO Tattoo Removal Course Take?
Time is another important part of the cost.
Tattoo removal isn't normally performed week after week.
LLC Cosmetic currently recommends spacing tattoo removal sessions approximately 6–8 weeks apart so the body has time to clear the fragmented ink between treatments.
That means a multi-session course can take several months or longer.
For example, a course of 6 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart could span roughly 6–9 months, depending on the exact scheduling and treatment intervals.
A longer course can take considerably more time.
This is one reason why it's better to think of tattoo removal as a process rather than a single appointment.
Does Buying a Package Always Save Money?
Not necessarily.
This is where you should read the details carefully.
A package can make sense when you already know that you want a series of treatments, but you should understand:
The total package price
Number of included sessions
Expiry conditions
Whether unused sessions can be transferred
What happens if your treatment plan changes
Whether the package applies to your specific tattoo
Whether treatment suitability is confirmed first
At LLC Cosmetic, the tattoo-removal page currently focuses on per-session pricing from $158, with the exact quote determined after assessment.
The clinic does offer PICO packages for pigmentation and uneven tone, but those are different from tattoo-removal pricing. For example, the current September–October 2026 PICO pigmentation offers include a 3-session package for $499 and a 5-session package for $599.
Don't assume those pigmentation packages apply to tattoo removal.
Why Is Tattoo Removal Priced Per Session?
Per-session pricing makes sense because every tattoo is different.
Imagine charging the same amount for:
A tiny black wrist tattoo
versus
A large, dense, multi-colour back tattoo.
The treatment area, treatment time and complexity could be dramatically different.
Pricing the tattoo after assessment allows the clinic to account for those differences.
LLC Cosmetic currently states that its tattoo-removal session price is confirmed according to tattoo size, with colours also assessed as part of the consultation.
What Should You Ask Before Buying a PICO Package?
Before paying for multiple treatments, ask the clinic to explain the treatment plan clearly.
Useful questions include:
How much is my tattoo per session?
Don't rely only on the advertised starting price.
How many sessions do you realistically expect?
Remember that this is an estimate, not a guarantee.
How far apart will my treatments be?
LLC Cosmetic currently states 6–8 weeks between tattoo removal sessions.
Is complete removal realistic?
Not every tattoo can be guaranteed to disappear completely.
Would fading be enough for my goal?
This is particularly important if you're considering another cover-up.
Are there additional costs?
Ask whether consultation, aftercare or other services are included.
What happens if my tattoo responds faster or slower than expected?
Your treatment plan may need to be reassessed as the tattoo fades.
Why the Cheapest Session Isn't Always the Cheapest Overall
It can be tempting to choose whichever clinic advertises the lowest price.
But the cheapest advertised session doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest overall treatment.
For example, imagine:
Clinic A advertises a very low introductory price but your tattoo requires a higher-priced treatment category.
Clinic B has a higher starting price but provides a more transparent assessment and realistic session estimate.
The total cost could end up being very different from what you initially expected.
When comparing clinics, look beyond the headline price.
Ask:
What am I actually paying for?
Does PICO Laser Guarantee Complete Tattoo Removal?
No.
This is an important expectation to have before spending money on a treatment course.
Laser tattoo removal can significantly fade many tattoos, but complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Some pigment may remain after treatment.
Certain colours can be particularly difficult.
Some tattoos may also develop unexpected pigment changes during treatment.
A responsible provider should discuss the likely outcome with you rather than promising that your tattoo will be completely invisible.
What Happens During a Tattoo Assessment?
At LLC Cosmetic, tattoo removal begins with a free ink assessment.
The clinic evaluates factors including:
Tattoo colours
Depth
Age
Location
Skin tone
You can then receive an estimate of the likely number of sessions and the per-session cost before deciding whether to proceed.
This is particularly useful when you're trying to create a realistic budget.
Instead of thinking:
"PICO costs $158, so my tattoo will cost $158."
you can think:
"My tattoo has been assessed, and I now have a realistic estimate of what each session will cost and how many sessions I may need."
That's a much better way to plan financially.
How Can You Budget for Tattoo Removal?
A simple way to budget is:
Estimated total = estimated number of sessions × your quoted price per session
For example, if your assessment indicates a hypothetical 8-session course and your quoted price is $200 per session:
8 × $200 = $1,600 estimated treatment cost
If the quoted price were $250:
8 × $250 = $2,000
The important part is that the actual per-session quote and estimated session count need to come from your individual assessment.
The $158 advertised starting price should not be treated as the expected price for every tattoo.
Should You Pay for a Full Course Upfront?
That depends on your circumstances and the clinic's package terms.
If you're considering a package, make sure you understand exactly what you're purchasing.
A good treatment plan should still account for how your tattoo responds.
Your tattoo may respond faster or slower than expected.
LLC Cosmetic states that treatment progress is reviewed as you go, with the treatment pathway adjusted where appropriate.
That's important because tattoo removal isn't perfectly predictable.
What If You Only Want to Fade the Tattoo?
Complete removal isn't always the goal.
Some people want to:
Lighten a tattoo for a cover-up
Remove only part of a design
Reduce the visibility of lettering
Fade an old tattoo
Make a future tattoo easier to design
Reduce a tattoo's overall darkness
In these situations, you may need fewer sessions than someone pursuing maximum possible clearance.
Tell your practitioner what you ultimately want to achieve.
Your treatment plan should be built around your goal.
Is PICO Tattoo Removal Worth the Cost?
That depends on how much the tattoo affects you and what outcome you're hoping to achieve.
For some people, removing an unwanted tattoo can provide significant personal or professional value.
For others, fading the tattoo may be enough.
The important thing is to approach the decision realistically.
Don't choose a clinic simply because it has the cheapest advertised session.
Look for transparent pricing, appropriate assessment, qualified practitioners, suitable technology and a clear explanation of what you can realistically expect.
The Bottom Line on PICO Laser Package Pricing
When researching PICO laser package pricing, don't focus only on the cost of one session.
For tattoo removal, the total cost depends on:
The size of your tattoo
Ink colours
Ink density
Tattoo depth
Age
Location
Whether it's a cover-up
Your skin
How your tattoo responds
Number of sessions required
At LLC Cosmetic Clinics, tattoo removal is currently advertised from $158 per session, with the exact price confirmed according to your tattoo after assessment. Sessions are generally spaced 6–8 weeks apart.
There is no honest way to promise that every tattoo will cost a particular amount to remove completely.
The most accurate price is the one you receive after your tattoo has been assessed.
Want to Know What Your Tattoo Removal Could Cost?
LLC Cosmetic Clinics offers a free tattoo assessment where your tattoo's colours, depth, age, location and your skin tone can be assessed before you commit to treatment.
The clinic has locations across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, including Brisbane CBD, Sunnybank, Southport and Robina.
If you're considering PICO tattoo removal, start with an assessment and ask for a realistic session estimate and per-session price.
Knowing your likely treatment pathway upfront can make it much easier to plan your budget—and your expectations.
