Tattoo Removal in Tijuana vs. San Diego & LA: 2026 Cost Guide
Laser tattoo removal takes several sessions, so the price per session adds up fast. In San Diego and Los Angeles, a small tattoo can cost well over $2,000 to remove completely. In Tijuana, the same kind of laser treatment costs a fraction of that. Here’s what tattoo removal costs on each side of the border, and how to plan it if you live in Southern California.
Price comparison per session
| Tattoo size | Removery (published) | Perfect Skin Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Extra small (under 1 sq in) | $221 | From $55(from $985 MXN ÷ 18) |
| Small (under 4 sq in) | $328 | |
| Medium (under 9 sq in) | $428 | Quoted from a photo |
| Large (under 16 sq in) | $550 |
Removery prices are its published per-session prices (January 2026), before fees and taxes. Our price depends on the size of your tattoo: send us a photo and we’ll give you an exact quote. US dollar amounts are converted from Mexican pesos at 18 MXN per US dollar and rounded.
A real example: a small tattoo, 8 sessions
Many small tattoos need 6 to 10 sessions. If yours needs 8, that’s $2,624 at Removery’s small-tattoo price, compared with from $438 USD at Perfect Skin (8 × $985 MXN ÷ 18). We also offer 4- and 6-session packages with a discount; ask us for details.
Why is it cheaper in Tijuana?
Mostly rent and labor. The laser treatment itself is the same type: we use an Nd:YAG laser, the standard laser for tattoo removal, which breaks the ink into tiny particles that your body clears over the following weeks.
How the process works
- Send a photo first. Message us a picture of your tattoo on WhatsApp and we’ll give you a price. You can also come in for a free consultation.
- Sessions 6 to 8 weeks apart. Your skin needs time to heal and clear the ink between sessions, so you only cross the border every couple of months.
- Honest about ink colors. Black and dark inks respond best. Some colors are harder to remove, and we’ll tell you before you start if we can’t treat yours well.
- Fading for a cover-up? If you plan to cover the tattoo with a new one, you may need fewer sessions.
Planning your visits from San Diego or LA
Because sessions are 6 to 8 weeks apart, tattoo removal fits easily into a few trips a year. Our Plaza Río clinic is about 10 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing, and it’s open 7 days. From Los Angeles, it’s about a 2 to 2.5-hour drive to the border. To come back faster by car, add a Pase Médico for $46 USD ($820 MXN ÷ 18). Read our guide to crossing the border for a treatment.
Get your price today
Send a photo of your tattoo on WhatsApp, or come in for a free consultation. We answer in English.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tattoo removal cost in Tijuana?
At Perfect Skin, laser tattoo removal starts at $55 USD ($985 MXN) per session. The price depends on the size of the tattoo; send us a photo for an exact quote.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the size, ink colors and depth of your tattoo. Many small tattoos need 6 to 10 sessions. We’ll give you an estimate at your free consultation.
How far apart are the sessions?
Usually 6 to 8 weeks apart, so your skin can heal and clear the ink between sessions.
Can you remove colored tattoos?
Black and dark inks respond best. Some colors are harder to remove. We’ll tell you honestly at your consultation if we can’t treat your colors well.
Do you have tattoo removal in Los Cabos too?
Yes. We also offer tattoo removal at our San José del Cabo clinic, at the same starting price.
See clinics and hours on our tattoo removal in Tijuana page.
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