Tattoo removal jobs involve using specialized equipment to remove permanent ink-based tattoos for a customer or client. Positions include being a medical esthetician, a tattoo removal specialist, or a cosmetic laser technician. Depending on your job responsibilities, you remove tattoos using different methods. Licensed estheticians and laser technicians use lasers to remove tattoos, while some cosmetic professionals use dermabrasion treatment. You can perform these duties at aesthetic clinics, plastic surgery offices, or medical spas. Tattoo removal specialists focus solely on tattoos, while estheticians are certified to perform other types of cosmetic procedures as well.