Tattoo Removal for Gender-Affirming Care: Making Space for the Real You

Memphis Mori
Jun 4
2 min read

stomach belly button lizard tattoo removal results before and after

During Pride Month — and every month — we celebrate identity, transformation, and the right to reclaim your body as your own. At Reth-Ink, we believe tattoo removal can be more than cosmetic. For many in the trans and nonbinary community, it’s an essential step in gender-affirming care.

Because sometimes what’s on your skin doesn’t reflect who you really are — and that’s okay to change.

🏳️‍⚧️ Why Tattoo Removal Can Be Gender-Affirming

Tattoos are personal, but so is transition. We’ve worked with clients who want to remove:

Deadnames from past relationships, family, or even their own choosing
Symbols or words tied to a gender they no longer identify with
Tattoos from a time when survival meant blending in — not standing out
Ink they got under pressure, coercion, or dysphoria

Removing a tattoo tied to an old identity isn’t regret — it’s resistance. It’s an act of self-love, autonomy, and survival.

🌈 Real Clients, Real Stories (Anonymized)

K., 31: “I had a quote tattooed across my collarbone — something I loved when I was performing femininity. But after coming out as nonbinary, it felt like a costume. I didn’t want to explain it every time I took my shirt off.”
A., 24: “My ex gave me a tattoo of my deadname. It was supposed to be romantic. Now it just felt like a scar. Getting it lasered off was the first thing I did after top surgery.”
J., 38: “I grew up in a super conservative family. I got tattoos I thought would help me ‘pass.’ But they were never mine. I’m finally making space for the tattoos I actually want.”

💗 Our Pride Commitment: Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Tattoo Removal

At Reth-Ink, we take a trauma-informed, gender-affirming approach to tattoo removal. Our laser techs are trained to treat you with dignity and care, whether you’re removing one tattoo or reworking your entire canvas.

We offer:

Picosecond laser technology (faster results, fewer sessions)
Safe treatment for all skin tones
Respectful, inclusive service — always
Private consultations — no questions, no judgment

During Pride Month, we’re especially proud to uplift queer and trans voices who are rewriting their stories — one session at a time.

🧼 Making Room for the Tattoos You Want to Keep

Some clients come to us not because they hate tattoos — but because they want to make room for better ones. Removing a tattoo tied to dysphoria can open space for body art that celebrates who you are now.

Because every tattoo tells a story — and you get to decide which ones stay.