Evolve Tattoo Removal

What Evolve Tattoo Removal does

Evolve Tattoo Removal is a privately held, physician-overseen medical practice founded in 2013 in San Diego, California, that delivers premium laser tattoo removal services. The company operates two Southern California clinics: a Downtown San Diego flagship focused exclusively on complete ink clearance and an Oceanside Village hybrid facility that co-locates tattoo removal with the sister brand Evolve Skin Spa. Clinical operations are led by Medical Director Dr. Roger Schechter and staffed by certified laser nurses (BSN, RN), with the practice owned by Holly and her husband Aaron Della Vedova (owner of Guru Tattoo).

The core technical platform is the Astanza Trinity multi-wavelength Q-switched laser system, which is designed to fragment a broad pigment spectrum including stubborn greens, blues, and vibrant blacks in fewer sessions than single-wavelength alternatives. Treatment protocols are supplemented by Zimmer Cryo cooling technology, PFD (Perfluoro-Decalin) patches that allow multiple laser passes per session, and optional prescription-strength numbing cream. Scheduling runs on the Zenoti platform, and the practice offers financing partnerships with PatientFi and Cherry.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, per-treatment, with a tiered pricing structure ranging from $150 single sessions to guaranteed complete-clearance packages priced up to $4,800. Revenue is generated almost entirely from individual consumer patients, supplemented by a small but structured set of partnerships: referral flows from tattoo artists (most notably Guru Tattoo for cover-up preparation) and a $50-credit patient referral program. Customer acquisition is driven by local SEO, an educational blog, a viral Instagram presence, and word-of-mouth, with no institutional or enterprise channel. The company has no disclosed external funding and operates as a founder-controlled, self-funded practice.

Name

Evolve Tattoo Removal

Legal name

Evolve Tattoo Removal

Website

https://evolvetattooremoval.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evolve Tattoo Removal is a physician-overseen, private medical practice operating two Southern California clinics that deliver premium laser tattoo removal and cover-up fading using the Astanza Trinity multi-wavelength laser, serving individual consumers directly in San Diego and Oceanside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Tattoo Removal Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Permanent Makeup Removal & Correction Services (Saline/Laser/Color Correction) (HSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Laser tattoo removal
• Medical aesthetic services
• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Laser skin treatment
• Physician overseen dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Session Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments: Individual laser treatment sessions billed per session, with pricing starting at $150. Patients pay per visit with treatments lasting 30 seconds to 30 minutes depending on tattoo size.
2. Multi-Session Treatment Packages (Buy 4 Get 1 Free): Pre-paid packages of 5 sessions with volume discount pricing. Packages range from $600 (Extra-Small) to $1,600 (Double Extra-Large) with per-session costs significantly reduced versus single sessions.
3. Guaranteed Complete Clearance Packages: All-inclusive treatment programs that cover complete tattoo removal regardless of total session count needed. Prices range from $1,500 (Extra-Small) to $4,800 (Double Extra-Large).
4. Medical Financing (PatientFi and Cherry): Partnership with PatientFi and Cherry for low-interest monthly payment plans for elective dermatological procedures, enabling customers to spread costs over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evolve Tattoo Removal is a physician-overseen clinical collective providing laser tattoo removal services using the Astanza Trinity multi-wavelength Q-switched laser system. Core services include complete ink clearance, selective fading for tattoo cover-up preparation, and cosmetic eyebrow/microblading correction, supported by Zimmer Cryo cooling, PFD Patch treatment, and prescription numbing. Operations span two Southern California clinics (Downtown San Diego flagship and Oceanside Village hybrid) and are delivered by certified laser nurses under medical director oversight.

Product overview

Evolve Tattoo Removal is a physician-overseen clinical collective offering premium laser tattoo removal services using the Astanza Trinity multi-wavelength laser system. The company operates two locations: the Downtown San Diego Flagship Clinic focused exclusively on complete ink clearance and the Oceanside Village Hybrid Clinic combining tattoo removal with Evolve Skin Spa wellness services. Core offerings include full tattoo removal, selective fading for cover-up preparation, and eyebrow tattoo/microblading correction. The company supplements treatments with PFD Patch technology for accelerated results and offers financing options through PatientFi and Cherry. Multi-session packages (5 treatments) and guaranteed complete removal packages are available in sizes from XS to XXL, with pricing ranging from $600 to $4,800 depending on package type and tattoo size.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolve Skin Spa: Sister company offering medical-grade facials, chemical peels, microneedling, Botox and fillers, and advanced skincare treatments. Located in South Oceanside as a hybrid clinic combined with tattoo removal services.

Products and services

• Laser Tattoo Removal
• Selective Tattoo Fading for Cover-Up Preparation
• Eyebrow Tattoo Removal and Microblading Correction
• Evolve Skin Spa Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients require 3 to 12 treatments for complete removal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guru TattoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic referral partnership with Guru Tattoo of San Diego for cover-up preparation services. Evolve provides laser fading to prepare client skin for new tattoo work, with Guru Tattoo artists handling the cover-up artwork. This partnership creates a seamless customer journey from removal to new tattoo.
• Astanza LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider partnership for Astanza Trinity multi-wavelength Q-switched laser system. Astanza provides the core laser technology that powers Evolve's tattoo removal services. Blog mentions q-switched Astanza Trinity system as key differentiator.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• NAAMA Studios: NAAMA is a UK-based laser tattoo removal specialist with proprietary low-energy laser technology. It represents an emerging technology-driven peer targeting premium, design-conscious consumers in a similar clinical format.
• Tatt2Away: Tatt2Away offers a non-laser saline-based tattoo removal method marketed as a lower-cost alternative to laser. It targets the same tattoo regret consumer with a different mechanism, expanding the addressable market at the budget end.

Regional players

• SEV Laser: SEV Laser is a multi-location US aesthetic clinic offering laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, and skin services. It competes with Evolve's hybrid clinic concept but operates across different metros rather than in Southern California.

Direct peers

• Removery: Removery is the largest dedicated laser tattoo removal chain in the US with 100+ locations. It is the closest direct competitor to Evolve, offering multi-wavelength laser tattoo removal in a similar clinical, consumer-facing format.
• Dr. Tattoff: Dr. Tattoff is a California-based dedicated laser tattoo removal clinic chain using Q-switched laser technology. It is a direct peer with overlapping Southern California presence and similar physician-overseen positioning.
• Eraser Clinic Laser Tattoo Removal: Eraser Clinic is a multi-location laser tattoo removal provider operating in select US markets with similar per-session and package pricing models, directly competing for the same consumer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Image: Ideal Image is a national medspa chain offering aesthetic services including laser tattoo removal alongside injectables and skin treatments. It competes for the same Southern California consumer wallet with a broader service portfolio.
• Dr. Simon Ourian Dermatology: Epione is a Beverly Hills cosmetic dermatology practice offering laser tattoo removal alongside injectables and high-end aesthetic treatments. It is a broader incumbent in the LA-area premium cosmetic dermatology market overlapping Evolve's affluent target segment.
• LaserAway: LaserAway is a large US medspa chain offering laser tattoo removal alongside laser hair removal, skin and body services. It overlaps with Evolve on tattoo removal but operates a much broader aesthetic portfolio with national scale.

Others

• Astanza Laser: Astanza Laser is Evolve's technology vendor for the Astanza Trinity Q-switched laser system. It is an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, supplying the underlying platform that powers the bulk of US dedicated tattoo removal clinics including Removery, Dr. Tattoff and Evolve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@evolvetattooremoval
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvolveTattooRemovalSanDiego
• Instagraminstagram.com/evolve_tattoo_removal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evolve-tattoo-removal-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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