{"id":426027,"date":"2026-10-12T23:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426027\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T23:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:42:12","slug":"from-exes-names-to-old-designs-30-to-40-south-florida-clients-a-week-pay-to-erase-tattoos-clinic-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426027\/","title":{"rendered":"From exes’ names to old designs, 30 to 40 South Florida clients a week pay to erase tattoos, clinic says"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known for its vibrant ink culture, Miami Beach<\/a> has been called the most tattooed city in America, boasting more tattoo shops per capita than any other city. But while many line up to get inked, a growing number of residents are paying to have their permanent body art erased.<\/p>\n

Loliette Ribot, a ballet teacher who got her tattoos at age 20, is currently undergoing treatments to remove ink from her shoulder, arm, and fingers.<\/p>\n

“I think relief. I can expose my shoulder. I’m very excited, very nervous,” Ribot said as she prepared for a laser session.<\/p>\n

At Ink Rewind Tattoo Removal in Coral Gables,<\/a> nurse practitioner Lilian Ascunce sees 30 to 40 clients a week. She explained that the top reasons people seek removal include exes’ names, anniversaries, poorly applied tattoos, or old designs that no longer represent who they are today.<\/p>\n

For client Lucette Larosa, the target is a finger tattoo with her ex-fianc\u00e9 Victor’s name.<\/p>\n

“Every time I remove a name, I always say bye-bye lover, bye-bye Victor!” Ascunce said before applying the laser.<\/p>\n

How the ink-removing technology works<\/p>\n

Ascunce utilizes advanced PicoWay Laser technology to break down tattoo ink. However, she stresses that the equipment is only half the equation.<\/p>\n

“You can have the right technology and still not have flawless tattoo removal,” Ascunce said, emphasizing that operator experience is just as vital as the laser itself.<\/p>\n

Under Florida law, operating a class 4 laser for tattoo removal must be performed by a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or doctor. Ascunce warns that putting a laser in the wrong hands can trade unwanted ink for permanent scarring. One client turned to Ink Rewind after a previous removal attempt by a technician in Colombia left her with significant scarring on her arm.<\/p>\n

Removing a tattoo could be more of a commitment than getting it<\/p>\n

Removing a tattoo is a commitment that requires several sessions spaced weeks apart, meaning getting rid of ink takes significantly longer than getting it.<\/p>\n

Costs vary widely. While Ink Rewind offers unlimited removal sessions for a flat fee, removing even a small tattoo averages $1,200 to $1,500 at other locations. Ascunce advises anyone seeking treatment to thoroughly research a provider’s credentials and experience before moving forward.<\/p>\n

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