Overview

The New Canvas is a comprehensive aesthetic studio in Colorado Springs specializing in laser tattoo removal, cosmetic injectables, and advanced skin treatments. Founded in 2013, the business has built a strong reputation through hundreds of positive client reviews and over a decade of combined practitioner experience.

About the Clinic

The New Canvas was established with a mission to provide state-of-the-art technology for affordable and safe tattoo removal, quickly expanding to meet additional aesthetic needs within the Colorado Springs community. The practice is led by owner Steve Vance, with key team members including General Manager Betina Hawk and co-owners Mary Davis and Mark Wagoner. Located at 1621 W Colorado Avenue in the Old Colorado City area, the clinic has evolved into a multifaceted aesthetic studio offering laser tattoo removal, cosmetic tattoo services including permanent makeup and Brazilian camouflage tattooing (the first and only provider in Colorado), plasma fibroblast treatments, HIFU skin tightening, teeth whitening, and injectable treatments.
The practice philosophy emphasizes that tattoo removal is not a cookie-cutter process, offering clients multiple options and bespoke solutions designed around individual needs. The New Canvas is particularly known for addressing complicated cases, including “tattoo removal nightmares” resulting from improper at-home methods or inadequate previous treatments. The clinic also offers an emergency procedure for fresh tattoos that clients immediately regret, designed to significantly decrease the amount of pigment that heals into the skin. With free consultations and a best price guarantee (matching or beating qualified competitors’ pricing), The New Canvas demonstrates its commitment to accessibility and client satisfaction.

What Clients Are Saying

Clients consistently describe Steve as “super nice, professional, and fun to talk to,” with his engaging personality providing good distraction during treatments and making the removal process comfortable. Thenewcanvasco Reviewers highlight the ease of scheduling appointments online or by phone, the cleanliness of the lobby and treatment rooms, and express that they “love” their visits to The New Canvas. The New Canvas – Laser tattoo removal Colorado Springs +2 Many clients report being “shocked” at achieving complete tattoo removal in just 7 sessions for solid black tribal tattoos, when other facilities would have required 15-20 sessions for the same results. Bipper Media Customers praise the staff, particularly Steve and Betina, as welcoming and knowledgeable, with reviewers stating they’re “glad” they chose The New Canvas and that the practitioners explain the tattoo lightening process thoroughly while answering all questions. ThenewcanvascoBipper Media

Laser Type Used

Q-Switched Laser (Generic)
Q-switched lasers represent the industry standard for professional tattoo removal, utilizing rapid, high-energy pulses to thermo-acoustically break down tattoo ink particles into minute fragments. These advanced laser systems emit ultra-short pulses of light (measured in nanoseconds) at specific wavelengths that target tattoo pigments while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. The ‘Q-switched’ designation refers to the quality-switching technique that allows the laser to store energy and release it in extremely brief, powerful bursts that create photoacoustic effects to shatter ink particles. Common Q-switched laser types include Nd:YAG lasers (1064nm for darker inks, 532nm for lighter colors), Ruby lasers (694nm), and Alexandrite lasers (755nm), with wavelength selection depending on ink colors and skin type. Once fragmented by the laser energy, the microscopic ink particles are naturally absorbed and eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system over several weeks, with the process typically requiring multiple treatment sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart for optimal clearance results.

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Unique Features

The New Canvas stands out as the first and only studio in Colorado to offer Brazilian Camouflage Tattoo services, a specialized technique for concealing scars and skin imperfections through precise micropigmentation. The practice’s comprehensive approach addresses even the most challenging tattoo removal cases, including “nightmares” from acid burns, non-laser scarring methods, and at-home removal attempts gone wrong, with experienced technicians who can navigate clients through recovery from these disastrous situations. Beyond standard removal, The New Canvas offers an emergency tattoo regret protocol for fresh tattoos, significantly reducing pigment absorption when treatment begins immediately after the initial tattooing. The clinic’s best price guarantee policy demonstrates confidence in their value proposition while their diverse service portfolio—spanning from laser removal to plasma fibroblast skin tightening, HIFU treatments, and cosmetic injectables—makes them a comprehensive aesthetic destination serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities.