I'm terrified of needles. I mean, really terrified. I almost passed out getting my tattoo. I want to remove it, but the thought of a laser (which I assume is painless?) actually scares me more because I don't know what to expect. Is there any way to do laser tattoo removal with numbing injections? Can I be put to sleep? I need a step-by-step of what actually happens in the room.

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Let me walk you through it. First, you do not see needles. The laser is a handpiece that looks like a chunky pen. It makes a loud snapping sound (like a staple gun). Step 1: You sit in a chair. Step 2: They clean your skin. Step 3: They give you a cold air blower to hold (it blows -20 degree air). Step 4: They offer a topical numbing cream. You apply it at home 60 minutes before, or they apply it in the office and wrap it in plastic for 30 minutes. The cream numbs the surface. Step 5: They put safety goggles on you (dark, like sunglasses). Step 6: The technician says 'ready?' and presses the handpiece to your skin. Zap. It stings. It's fast. Step 7: They ice the area immediately after. No needles involved. You cannot be put to sleep – that requires an anesthesiologist and is wildly expensive. But you can ask for a prescription for a single anti-anxiety pill (like Valium) to take before the appointment. Many clinics offer this. You'll need someone to drive you home.

I have a phobia of needles. I got my tattoo in 1998 and lived with it for 20 years because I was too scared of removal. When I finally went, I was shaking. The technician was amazing. She let me hold a stuffed animal. She used a numbing cream and a vibrating device on my other hand (distraction). The pain was sharp but lasted less than a minute total. I didn't faint. I didn't even cry. I felt silly for waiting so long. The worst part was the noise – it's loud. I wore earplugs. Now, after 6 sessions, the tattoo is gone. I am so glad I faced my fear. If you want to see a clinic that specializes in anxious patients, check here: https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/laser-tattoo-removal. Call them and say 'I have a needle phobia.' They will take care of you. You can do this.