The amount of time required for the removal of a tattoo and the success of the removal varies with each individual and their immune system function. Factors that influence this include: Skin type, tattoo location, colour or colours used, amount of ink, scarring or tissue change, layers of ink, immune system function and circulation.

Tattoos located on the extremities, such as the ankle, generally take longest. As tattoos fade we recommend you wait 8 weeks between treatments to help ink resolution and minimise unwanted side effects.

Our laser tattoo removal treatment works by using powerful highly concentrated pulses of light waves to heat up the ink particles. Applied precisely over a tattoo the ink particles beneath the skin shatter and fragment as the laser breaks down the ink molecules.

Your body’s immune system will then safely absorb the molecules without damaging the surrounding tissue before being expelled naturally.

Unfortunately, no method of tattoo removal is completely pain-free. Laser tattoo removal has been likened to the feeling of having a rubber band repeatedly snapped against the skin. Others describe it as a rapid succession of sharp pinpricks, or a warm, prickly sensation. A lot of energy is needed in order for the laser to break up the ink particles under your skin, so this treatment can be uncomfortable for some people. Your skin will need 8 weeks to recover between treatments.

All aftercare will be provided during your consultation and patch test, drink plenty of water during your course of treatments, this can really help the body to flush the ink out once the laser breaks it up.

You may need further sessions to target larger or more stubborn areas. The best thing to do is book a consultation and patch test so we can discuss your requirements further. We are able to treat all ink colours, this includes black and multicoloured inks.