Andrea Boze
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician with more than 18 years of experience leading advanced facials and skin-rejuvenation treatments.
Laser Hair & Tattoo Removal · Fleming Island, FL
Laser Hair & Tattoo Removal in Fleming Island: smoother skin, fading ink
Splendor X laser hair removal for long-term hair reduction and laser tattoo removal that fades unwanted ink over a planned series, matched to your skin and your skin tone by providers who know which device is the right choice.
Written by the Well Labs+ editorial team · Last updated July 2026
Category Overview
What laser removal does
Laser hair removal sends targeted energy into the pigment in a hair follicle, weakening its ability to grow so hair comes back finer, lighter, and far less often over a planned series; this represents long-term hair reduction rather than a promise of permanence. Laser tattoo removal works on the same principle in reverse: the laser breaks unwanted ink into particles small enough for your body to clear, so a tattoo fades gradually across sessions.
No single laser is right for every skin, which is the whole point of choosing well. We match the device to your concern and your skin tone, part of our complete lasers and devices program, and we will tell you honestly when a treatment is not the right fit.
The Two Treatments
Laser hair removal & tattoo removal
Each treatment does its clearest work on a particular goal and skin type. Your provider matches the device to your skin, so the choice is based on your skin, not on a single machine.
Splendor X by Lumenis
Laser Hair Removal
Long-term reduction of unwanted hair on most areas on a device chosen to suit your skin tone, delivered through a planned series for lasting smoothness.
Learn about Laser Hair RemovalLaser tattoo removal
Laser Tattoo Removal
Fades unwanted ink over a planned series of sessions as the laser breaks pigment into particles the body clears. Realistic, gradual, and honest about session counts.
Learn about Laser Tattoo RemovalWhich one is right for you is decided together at your consultation, based on your skin tone and your goal.
What To Know
Honest expectations before you start
Laser results are real and lasting when you know what they are. Here is how we frame hair and tattoo work before your first visit.
Long-term reduction, not 'permanent'
Laser hair removal delivers lasting reduction and, for most people, occasional maintenance down the road. Rather than promising permanent results, we set an honest expectation of long-term hair reduction and explain what that looks like for your skin.
Chosen for your skin tone
Not every laser suits every skin tone. Splendor X by Lumenis and the 1064 nm Aerolase let us treat a range of skin tones safely, and we route deeper tones to the right device rather than forcing one machine to fit everyone.
A planned series
Both hair and tattoo work happen over a course of sessions spaced weeks apart, because that is how the skin and hair cycle respond. We set realistic expectations up front so you know the number of visits before you begin.
In Expert Hands
A laser matched to your skin, by a real clinician
A laser treatment is only as safe as the judgment behind it. Every session at Pura Vida is delivered by an experienced medical aesthetician who assesses your skin tone first, selects the appropriate device (Splendor X by Lumenis or the 1064 nm Aerolase for deeper tones), and sets the parameters your skin needs.
When one laser is not the right call for your skin, we say so and reach for the wavelength that is, part of the full lasers and devices program built around your skin.
Fleming Island · Northeast Florida
Smooth, confident skin for an outdoor life
Fleming Island is an outdoor community, centered on the river, golf cart paths, and ball fields. Smooth skin you do not have to think about, and ink you have moved past, both fit that active, sun-soaked life. Laser hair and tattoo removal here is about steady, realistic progress across a series, so you feel comfortable through the seasons you spend outdoors.
Northeast Florida’s UV index climbs to extreme from spring through late summer, and sun exposure drives much of the collagen loss and visible aging we treat, so care here is as much about prevention as it is about correction.
The practice Fleming Island trusts for advanced skin and laser care has been voted the area’s best medspa six years running, is a Lumenis Center of Excellence, and is based at our Medical Spa on Island Lane.
Serving
- Fleming Island
- Orange Park
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
- Jacksonville
- Clay County
Is This For You?
Am I a Candidate?
A Good Fit If…
- You want long-term hair reduction on the face, legs, underarms, bikini, back, or another area.
- You have a tattoo you no longer want and are open to fading it gradually over a series.
- You want a plan that fits your skin tone, on a device chosen for your skin.
- You are ready to space visits a few weeks apart and protect treated skin from the sun.
Let’s Talk First If…
- You have a deeper skin tone, so we may treat you on the 1064 nm Aerolase rather than a broad-spectrum device.
- You are recently tanned or sunburned, so we will ask you to wait until your skin settles.
- You are pregnant, or taking a medication that increases light sensitivity, so let us talk first.
- You are expecting complete tattoo clearance or a permanent hair result in a single visit, which is not how the skin heals, so we will set honest expectations.
If a laser treatment is not right for your skin or skin tone, we will tell you honestly and point you toward what is. Declining a treatment that could cause harm is part of how we work.
Ready to Start?
Sounds like you? Let’s plan your laser series.
Request an appointment and we’ll match the right device to your skin tone, here in Fleming Island.
What Our Patients Are Saying
What Fleming Island patients say
4.9★ From 1,400+ verified Google reviews across both Fleming Island locations.
"Kara is incredibly patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. I never felt pressured or rushed to do or buy anything extra. Super professional and clean atmosphere. Will be back again and again."
"Can’t say enough great things about this place! Everyone is so nice!… All are so knowledgeable and really tailor treatments to the person. I’ve been seeing them for 2 years and I’ve been happy with every visit."
"The Pura Vida facility is always very pleasant and professional… She always explains every procedure in detail and gives great recommendations. Always very satisfied with all the services I receive there!"
Prefer to Talk First?
Questions about your skin tone or ink before you book?
Talk through your laser hair or tattoo removal goals with our Fleming Island team before you schedule.
Our Process
How your treatment comes together
Start with a skin assessment
Your first visit is an unhurried consultation. We look at your skin tone, hair type or tattoo, and your history under good light, and talk through which device fits your skin and your goal.
Match the device to your skin tone
Skin tone genuinely matters with laser treatments. Splendor X by Lumenis suits many skin tones, and for deeper tones the 1064 nm Aerolase is the safer choice, so we route you to the right device. That call is made honestly, for your skin.
Treat comfortably, in a series
Laser hair removal typically runs six to eight sessions spaced a few weeks apart, and tattoo removal takes a longer series depending on the ink and its depth. Each visit is comfortable, and we explain what to expect between sessions.
Follow the plan and protect the result
Between sessions and afterward, daily sun protection matters because treated skin is more sensitive to light. We send you home with a plan and revisit your progress as your series continues.
Proven Excellence
Trusted across Clay County
Two Fleming Island locations serving the same families for years, each a Lumenis Center of Excellence and the most-reviewed medspa in the region.
1,400+
Five-Star Reviews
More Google reviews than any other medspa in the region.
4.9★
Average Rating
Verified on Google across both Fleming Island locations.
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Fleming Island Locations
Serving Clay County, Orange Park & greater Jacksonville.
Meet Your Care Team
Experienced providers who know your skin
Medical aestheticians led by Andrea Boze, backed by our nurse practitioners. You see the same expert care team, visit after visit.
Sherrida Ayabarreno
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician with years of experience guiding skin-health and rejuvenation treatments tailored to your skin.
Brittany Smith
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Fleming IslandA certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in advanced aesthetic medicine, with six years in trauma and progressive care before aesthetics.
Kara Wilfong
Doctorate Prepared Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Fleming IslandA doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner who spent a decade as an emergency room nurse before moving into aesthetics and wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laser Hair & Tattoo Removal Questions, Answered
Do you use the same laser for hair removal and tattoo removal?
No, the two goals call for different laser tools, and matching the right one to your skin and your goal is the whole point. Hair removal uses a laser that targets the pigment in the follicle to slow regrowth over a series, while tattoo removal uses rapid, high-energy pulses that shatter the ink into particles your body clears between visits. We route deeper skin tones to a 1064 nm laser rather than turning patients away, and as the region's first Aerolase provider we choose the device and settings at your consultation before any treatment begins.
Does laser hair removal actually remove hair permanently?
No, laser hair removal delivers long-term hair reduction rather than permanent removal, and we will not tell you otherwise. Most people see far less hair that grows in finer and lighter, with occasional maintenance sessions over time as some follicles remain dormant rather than destroyed. We would rather set that honest expectation upfront than oversell a result the skin cannot promise.
What disqualifies you from laser hair removal?
The main disqualifiers are recently tanned or sunburned skin, pregnancy, and medications that increase light sensitivity, since treating any of these can put your skin at risk. Fleming Island's sunny, outdoor lifestyle means many patients arrive with some tan on their skin, so we will simply ask you to wait until it fades before treating. Skin tone itself rarely disqualifies you: we route deeper skin tones to the 1064 nm Aerolase rather than turning patients away, and only your provider can confirm candidacy at a consultation.
How should I prepare for a laser hair or tattoo removal session?
Come in with untanned, product-free skin: avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for about two weeks beforehand, which matters in sun-heavy Fleming Island, since treating tanned or sunburned skin raises the risk of a pigment change. For hair removal, shave the area a day or so before but do not wax or pluck, because the laser needs an intact follicle to work. Tell us about any medication that increases light sensitivity, and your provider confirms the exact prep for your treatment and skin tone at your consultation.
How painful is laser hair removal, and is it better than waxing?
Laser hair removal is generally described as mild discomfort, closer to a warm rubber-band snap than a sting, and most patients tolerate it well without numbing cream on smaller areas. Compared with waxing, laser is usually the more comfortable option over time because it thins and slows hair regrowth across a series instead of pulling each hair out at the root every few weeks. Sensitivity varies by area and by person, so your provider talks through what to expect for your specific treatment area at your consultation.
Can laser tattoo removal completely remove my tattoo?
Laser tattoo removal fades ink gradually rather than guaranteeing complete removal, as the laser breaks pigment into particles your body clears over a planned series of sessions. Many tattoos fade dramatically over that series, though certain ink colors, especially greens and blues, and older or heavily layered tattoos are more stubborn and may never fully clear. We are honest at your consultation about the likely result for your specific tattoo and the number of sessions it will realistically take.
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Request an appointment and we’ll assess your skin, match the right laser to your tone, and build a realistic plan for long-term hair reduction or gradual tattoo fading, session by session.
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