Overview

St Pete Tattoo Removal is a specialized tattoo removal practice located in Pinellas Park, Florida, dedicated exclusively to helping clients safely and effectively remove unwanted tattoos using advanced laser technology. Founded in 2014 and led by owner and registered nurse Heather Paye, the practice combines medical expertise with cutting-edge laser systems including the Candela PicoWay and Astanza Trinity lasers to deliver personalized, results-driven treatments throughout the St. Petersburg-Tampa Bay area.

About the Clinic

St Pete Tattoo Removal was established in 2014 by Heather Paye, RN, who brings extensive experience in skincare, aesthetics, and medical care to the practice. Heather has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1998, specializing in skin care and aesthetics before continuing her education to earn her nursing degree in 2013 from Saint Petersburg College, subsequently treating patients as a registered nurse in Pinellas County. The practice was founded with the philosophy that life is ever-changing and people should be able to live in the present without being held back by decisions from the past, taking a deeply personal approach to skin restoration by combining years of continued education with genuine passion for helping people gain self-confidence. Heather oversees most procedures and works alongside team member Bill, together creating customized treatment plans tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals. St Pete Tattoo Removal operates as a women-owned business and provides a welcoming, inclusive environment with gender-neutral restrooms and free Wi-Fi. Originally, when the practice first opened in 2014, Dr. Brian Ingleright, a board-certified physician with 25 years of medical experience and member of the American Osteopathic Association, performed treatments, making it the first specialty clinic in the St. Petersburg-Tampa region focused exclusively on tattoo removal with physician-performed procedures. Services offered include complete tattoo removal, selective tattoo removal, tattoo fading for cover-up preparation, and treatment of pigmentation issues including sunspots, freckles, and birthmarks. The practice performs approximately hundreds of treatments, helping clients throughout the Tampa Bay area achieve their desired results through safe, effective laser removal processes.

What Clients Are Saying

Clients consistently express exceptional satisfaction with St Pete Tattoo Removal, with Heather and Bill receiving particular praise for their kindness, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the tattoo removal process. Reviewers highlight the thoroughness of consultations, noting that Heather takes extensive time to explain every detail of the procedure, demonstrate patience in addressing concerns, and ensure clients never feel rushed—an especially important quality when treating sensitive facial areas. Customers report looking forward to appointments due to the positive, supportive atmosphere created by the team, describing experiences that feel like visiting friends rather than clinical procedures. The practice’s use of advanced comfort measures including cryotherapy receives frequent appreciation, with clients noting that treatments are made as pleasant as possible despite inherent discomfort. Many reviewers emphasize the educational approach, stating that understanding the removal process and learning how to properly care for skin and body during treatment maximizes results and empowers active participation in their own progress. Clients consistently report significant visible improvements after just one session, with the fair and reasonable pricing structure making high-quality removal accessible. The facility’s cleanliness, organization, and welcoming visual appeal contribute to overall satisfaction, with clients describing completing their final sessions feeling happier, more confident, and couldn’t be more pleased with their results.

Laser Type Used

Candela PicoWay and Astanza TrinitySt Pete Tattoo Removal utilizes two advanced laser systems to provide comprehensive tattoo removal capabilities. The Candela PicoWay represents the most advanced tattoo removal laser technology available, utilizing picosecond technology that delivers ultra-short pulse durations measured in trillionths of a second (picoseconds), offering faster and more effective tattoo removal than traditional nanosecond lasers. The technology uses photoacoustic energy rather than heat to shatter ink particles into smaller fragments that the body can eliminate more efficiently, resulting in fewer treatment sessions and reduced risk of thermal damage to surrounding skin. PicoWay’s multiple wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm, and 785nm) enable treatment of all ink colors across all skin types, including darker skin tones that may be at higher risk with other laser systems. The system’s high peak power and ultra-short pulse duration create a powerful pressure wave that fragments even stubborn ink colors like blues and greens that traditionally resist treatment.The practice also employs the Astanza Trinity System, which pioneered the tattoo removal industry and features three full-powered wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm, and 694nm) without dye filters that reduce energy output. The Trinity combines a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and Q-switched Ruby laser to provide fast results for colorful tattoos, including ink colors that other lasers leave behind such as red, orange, blue, and green. Both systems work by targeting tattoo pigment while leaving surrounding skin intact, and can also address excess melanin causing sunspots, freckles, and birthmarks.

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (or 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM per some sources)
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (or 4:00 PM per some sources)
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: ClosedAll appointments by appointment only

Unique Features

St Pete Tattoo Removal stands apart as a practice founded and operated by a registered nurse with dual backgrounds in both cosmetology/aesthetics and medical nursing, bringing unique comprehensive expertise to tattoo removal procedures. The practice’s investment in both the cutting-edge Candela PicoWay and the proven Astanza Trinity laser systems ensures clients receive the most appropriate technology for their specific tattoo characteristics, providing flexibility and superior results across all ink colors and skin types. Heather’s extensive educational approach dedicates substantial consultation time to empowering clients with understanding of how removal works and how to optimize their results through proper self-care, creating active partnerships rather than passive treatment relationships. The practice’s use of cryotherapy and other comfort measures demonstrates commitment to making treatments as pleasant as possible while maintaining clinical effectiveness. As a women-owned business with gender-neutral facilities, St Pete Tattoo Removal creates an inclusive, welcoming environment for all clients seeking tattoo removal services. The practice’s fair, transparent pricing structure makes professional laser removal accessible without compromising quality or safety, while the personalized attention from a small, dedicated team ensures every client receives individualized care throughout their removal journey. St Pete Tattoo Removal’s convenient Pinellas Park location serves the entire Tampa Bay region including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities, providing accessible expertise to a broad geographic area.