Tattoo Removal Price Malaysia: What a Full Course Costs

This guide gathers every tattoo removal price in Malaysia that we could find on clinics' own websites. We name each clinic, give the figure it publishes and note when we checked it. Then we show how those per-session prices add up over a full course. Prices change often, so treat these as a starting point and always ask for a written quote.

For the medical side, such as how lasers work, which colours fade and the MOH rules on who may treat you, read our main tattoo removal Malaysia guide first.

Published tattoo removal prices in Malaysia, by clinic

Most clinics quote only after a consultation. However, a few publish prices or price guides online. The table below lists those figures as each clinic states them. We checked every page in October 2026 unless the table says otherwise.

Two patterns stand out in tattoo removal prices across Malaysia. First, the cheapest published starting price is RM288, at CLEO Clinic. Second, almost every clinic prices by size, and large pieces cost several times as much per visit as small ones. Notably, the clinic guides from GLOJAS, Her Clinic and NextMed describe general market ranges rather than a fixed menu, so ask each one for its own rate.

Prices reported by patients

Review directories such as Erufu Care also show what some patients say they paid. For example, one listing for True Clinic shows "MYR 2,000 (6 visits)". In Johor Bahru, patient reports for Dr Wee Clinic Mount Austin range from MYR 385 to MYR 930. We could not verify these figures with the clinics, so read them only as a rough reality check.

Pico laser price vs Q-switched

Clinics often present pico laser as the premium option, and many people assume it drives up the tattoo removal price in Malaysia. In practice, the published prices overlap a lot. CLEO's pico sessions start from RM288, while Premier quotes around RM600 onwards for pico. Sliq Clinic quotes RM400–RM800 per session across both its pico and Q-switched machines.

Clinics argue that pico needs fewer sessions, which would lower the total even at a higher session price. That claim may hold for some tattoos. Even so, the evidence is mixed, so do not pay a large premium on that promise alone. Instead, ask the clinic to estimate your total sessions for each laser it offers.

What drives the tattoo removal price

Several factors change what you pay per session and how many sessions you need. In short, the tattoo removal price you pay in Malaysia per visit depends mostly on size, while the total depends mostly on how stubborn the ink is.

• Size. Nexus, NextMed and GLOJAS all set price bands by size. A tattoo bigger than your palm usually moves you into a higher band.
• Colour. Black fades best. Yellow and green can take twice as many sessions, according to Nexus Clinic. GLOJAS also prices coloured work in its top band.
• Ink density and layering. Heavy professional work and cover-ups hold more ink, so they need more visits.
• Location on the body. Hands, ankles and feet clear ink slowly. As a result, they often need extra sessions.
• Skin type. Doctors treating darker skin often use gentler settings and longer gaps. That keeps you safer, but it can add sessions.
• Laser and clinic. Device, doctor seniority and location all play a part.

Packages and what to ask about them

Many clinics sell packages of several sessions, which can change the real tattoo removal price in Malaysia a lot. Her Clinic, for instance, notes that package deals may lower the per-session cost. Packages can save money, but they also lock you in. Before you pay upfront, ask these questions:

• How many sessions does the package include, and what does each extra session cost?
• Does the price drop as the tattoo fades and the treated area shrinks?
• Is there an expiry date? Since sessions sit 6 to 8 weeks apart, a 10-session package needs well over a year.
• Can you get a refund for unused sessions if the tattoo clears early?
• Are the consultation, numbing cream and aftercare included?

Worked examples: total cost of a full course

The examples below are our own illustrative calculations. They multiply typical session counts by the published price ranges above. They are not quotes. Your own tattoo removal price in Malaysia depends on your doctor's assessment.

Session counts come from DermNet's range of 5 to 12 and O2 Klinik's estimates by size. Price ranges come from the clinic table above. A large back piece or sleeve could cost far more than any row here, because it may need 12 to 15 or more sessions at the top price band.

How much do 3 sessions of tattoo removal cost?

For a small tattoo, three sessions at published Malaysian prices come to roughly RM864 to RM2,400. That uses CLEO's RM288 starting price at the low end and RM800 at the top of the small bands at Sliq and Nexus. For a large tattoo, three sessions at Nexus's RM1,500–RM2,500 band come to RM4,500–RM7,500. However, three sessions rarely clear a tattoo completely. They are closer to what you might need to fade one for a cover-up.

Removal vs a cover-up: which costs less?

Full removal often costs more than the original tattoo. So before you commit to the tattoo removal price a Malaysian clinic quotes you, price a cover-up too. A cover-up usually costs the price of a new tattoo, plus any fee the studio charges for the extra work. Many people combine the two: a few fading sessions, then a new design over the top.

Our cover-up guide explains how artists plan this, and our tattoo price guide gives current RM ranges for new work by size.

Why the cheapest offer can cost more

You may see very cheap laser removal offers from beauty centres or tattoo studios. Under MOH rules, laser aesthetic procedures belong in licensed healthcare facilities, done by doctors who hold a Letter of Credentialing and Privileging. In January 2025, the Health Ministry said at least 17 beauty-centre owners had faced charges for offering medical aesthetic procedures, including laser, without qualifications, as Malaysiakini reported.

The American Academy of Dermatology also warns that side effects are more common when someone lacks medical training. A scar or burn can cost far more to treat than you saved. Therefore, compare tattoo removal prices in Malaysia only between doctor-led clinics.

Prices by city

Most published prices come from Klang Valley clinics, because that is where most clinics are. Our city guides list verified clinics and any prices they publish:

• Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
• Penang
• Johor Bahru