Tattoo removal

What it is and when it is needed

The laser pulse breaks the pigment particles in the skin into smaller ones, which the lymphatic system then clears gradually. That is why the gaps between sessions are long — the body needs the time.

Pigments differ. Black and dark blue usually respond best; green, yellow and pale shades are harder. An amateur tattoo often clears more easily than a professional one, simply because there is less pigment in it.

• The number of sessions depends on size, colours, age and skin type.
• Sessions are 6–8 weeks apart; rushing does not help.
• Complete removal cannot be guaranteed: some tattoos fade but leave a trace.

Who it is for

This is for removing or lightening a tattoo, including preparing the area for new work. A fresh tattoo has to heal completely first.

• A tattoo you no longer want, on the body or the face.
• Work that went wrong or has blurred.
• Preparing the skin for a new design over the same area.
• Permanent make-up you no longer want.

How it goes

1. 1

   Consultation and test

   The design, the colours and your skin type are assessed, with a test pulse on a small area.

2. 2

   The session

   Protective eyewear is worn. It is sharper than other laser treatments; cooling is used, and anaesthetic if needed.

3. 3

   Healing

   Redness, swelling, sometimes blistering and a crust. None of it should be touched.

4. 4

   Next session

   Planned for 6–8 weeks later — that is how long the body needs to clear the broken-up pigment.

Results

The tattoo lightens gradually after each session. The change shows across the weeks between appointments rather than immediately, and accumulates over the course.

Complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Some tattoos clear almost entirely; others remain as a shadow, depending on the pigments, the depth and the body. The specialist will give you a realistic expectation after the test pulse rather than in advance.

Aftercare

Aftercare directly determines whether a scar is left — it is the most important part of this treatment.

• Do not pick crusts or pop blisters.
• Keep the area clean and dry; apply only what was recommended.
• Avoid pools, saunas, baths and hard exercise for a week.
• SPF 50 on the area until it has healed, and for at least three months after.
• Contact us if you get discharge, severe pain or spreading redness.

Common questions