Laser Tattoo Removal

How does Tattoo removal work?

A special laser with a very short pulse is used to fragment the ink of your tattoo. Your immune system then removes the tiny fragments.
The laser beam creates a photo-acoustic shock wave which when absorbed by tattoo pigments causes them to fragment. Heat is released by the ink during this fragmentation which affects the cells surrounding the tattoo causing them to become white – a small white blister also forms at the surface of the skin with each laser impact. The fragmented ink particles are removed from the body by the immune system.

How many treatments are needed?

It is usual to see some fading of the tattoo pigment after the treatment. However many treatment sessions may be needed to remove a tattoo completely. It is usual to wait 6 – 8 weeks between each treatment to allow the skin to heal before the laser sessions continue. It is not possible to accurately forecast how many treatment sessions will be needed as everyone’s immune system varies.

Who can it treat?

Your skin type, medical history and medication will be checked during your Consultation to make sure you are suitable for treatment. Test patches will also be carried out during your initial visit to ensure no adverse skin reaction will occur. Your first full treatment cannot be carried out until these test patches have been reviewed by your Practitioner after 14 days.

How does it feel?

Each impact on the skin from the laser will cause a feeling which many people describe as an elastic band being ‘snapped’ against the skin. Others describe it being similar to the hot fat that sometimes ‘spits’ onto the skin when frying sausages. Whilst it maybe uncomfortable, many people find it manageable.

Price list

Consultation – FREE

Patch Test – £25

PMU Removal – Eyebrows – £50 per session

Up to 2cm by 2cm – £35 per session

Up to 4cm by 4cm – £40 per session

Up to 6cm by 6cm – £45 per session

Up to 8cm by 8cm – £60 per session

Please contact us for bespoke pricing

Tattoo Removal Aftercare and Advice

• Cold compresses (not ice) and recommended skin care products such as Aloe Vera
may be useful to reduce swelling and erythema (redness) or general discomfort.
Erythema may last for several hours.

• A sterile non-stick dressing such as Boots Melolin may have been used on the
treatment area just to allow you to get home without clothing or belts etc rubbing the
area. It is advisable to remove this as soon as you get home to allow the lasered area
to dry and heal naturally.

• Your skin will be fragile for 2 to 3 days. Use gentle cleaning – do not rub the treatment
area. Aloe Vera gel can help aid recovery

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning creams during the entire course of treatments. Use
SPF 30 or greater on the treatment area if you go into the sun.

• The treatment area may be left open and uncovered. Do not scrub the area. Do not
use any products on the treated area without first consulting your Aesthetic Laser
Therapist.

• Avoid soaking for 24 to 48 hours. No hot tubs, whirlpools or baths, but showers are
allowed if tepid water is used.

• Avoid excessive sweating for 24 to 48 hours. No saunas or vigorous working out.

• Keep areas well moisturised and allow the blisters to flake and fall off on their own.
DO NOT PICK AT THE BLISTERS! This is the most common cause of infections and
subsequent scarring.

• Avoid irritants such as Retin-A, Retinol, Renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and
exfoliants for at least two weeks.

• Refrain from alcohol for 3-7 days (alcohol may dilate blood vessels in the treatment
area)

• Keep well hydrated

• It is best to avoid smoking for a period of several weeks before and after your
procedure, as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system,
thereby slowing healing and results

• Avoid photosensitivity inducing foods (Celery, Leek etc)

On occasion, clients may experience honey coloured fluid (pus) oozing from the blistered
skin. If it does occur, the client should seek immediate medical attention from your GP.