Tattoo Removal

A tattoo may have seemed like a good idea at the time but if you wish your permanent mark was not so permanent you can erase it forever with laser tattoo removal.

‘Black and blue tattoo removals are easy to treat and it is possible to treat some other colours although white, yellow and bright colours are difficult to remove’

How does the YAG laser work to remove tattoos?

The laser emits a pulse of light that is preferentially absorbed into certain colours of tattoo ink. The light enters the skin and it produces a ‘shock wave’ effect and breaks up the tattoo ink particles into smaller pieces. The particles are recognised by the body as something that shouldn’t be there and are then removed naturally via the bodies own elimination system.

Can you remove all tattoo colours?

Black and blue colour tattoo removal are easy to treat and it is possible to treat some other colours although white, yellow and bright colours are difficult.

Why is it difficult to remove tattoo colours other than red and black?

The light will only see the colour tattoo ink it is attracted to as different wavelengths absorb into different things. It is not possible to produce a laser that can see all tattoo colours as some wavelengths are too shallow when absorbed to affect the tattoo ink. If you have other colours you would like treating, the laser operator will perform a test patch for you to see if it is possible before proceeding.

How much will laser tattoo removal cost?

Laser tattoo removal costs from anout £45 per session. When you come for your consultation, we will measure your tattoo, carry out a skin assessment, and let you know how much each treatment will cost.

How many treatments will it take to remove tattoos?

Unfortunately due to the nature of tattoo removal, it is impossible to predict exactly how many treatments it will take for complete results. It could take as little as 3 treatments for an amateur tattoo removal or as many as 10 treatments for a professionally applied tattoo removal. How quickly your tattoo ink fades will depend on several factors, such as the colours of your tattoo, the type of ink used and how your body responds to the treatment.

How far apart are the treatments?

Your body needs time to break down the tattoo ink pigments after each laser treatment. This is a slow process, therefore you will typically schedule each treatment a minimum of 4-6 weeks apart.

What will my skin look like after each treatment of tattoo removal?

Your skin will most likely be red and feel like it has mild sunburn. This typically goes away after a couple of hours. There may also be some bruising. At times and with certain inks, there may be mild blistering that usually heals in about a week. After each treatment you will be given detailed instructions on how to care for your treated area.

Will the laser tattoo removal hurt?

Patients have reported that laser tattoo removal feels like a rubber band snapping quickly on your skin.

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