This treatment uses targeted light energy to break downtattoo ink particles into smaller pieces, allowing the body to naturally eliminatethe ink.
Laser Tattoo Removal Overview
Laser Tattoo Removal works by using Q-switched or picosecond lasers to emit high-intensity light pulses that shatter tattoo ink into microscopic particles. After treatment, your body’s lymphatic system gradually clears these smaller particles over time, causing the tattoo to fade and eventually disappear.
Tattoo removal treatments using laser are safe and is unlikely to cause scarring when performed correctly, unlike other tattoo removal treatments. Multiple treatments are required for best results, with the number of treatments needed depending on where the tattoo is placed, what colour inks are used, how deep the tattoo pigment goes, and the colour of your skin. 8-12 treatments are usually required.
Benefits and Use Cases
Laser tattoo removal is a treatment is for people with tattoos that they no longer want. It can be used to either entirely remove a tattoo or to reduce its intensity so as to make a new cover-up tattoo easier to achieve. This treatment is an effective and safe modality that can be used for all clients seeking to remove a tattoo.
The major benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal treatments are:
Non-invasive procedure Unlike other removal treatments, like cryosurgery or excision, laser tattooremoval is not very invasive, has little risk of infection and othercomplications, and has an easy recovery period.
Little to no scarring Laser can cause some scarring, but it can beavoided with a qualified practitioner and a good machine. Other treatments areessentially guaranteed to scar and so are unlikely to provide the aestheticresults that clients seek.
Effective, reliable, and safe This treatment is empirically proven to work with only minor, temporaryside effects. By using the body’s own immune system, laser tattoo removal is aperfectly safe treatment for anyone.
Pre-Care
To ensure the best results with Laser Tattoo Removal, we recommend you take the following steps before treatment:
4 Weeks Prior
Avoid tanning (including self-tanning lotions, tanning beds/booths or sun exposure)
Avoid photosensitising meds (e.g. Roaccutane) – check with your clinician
Must use SPF 50+ daily in the area to be treated
2 Weeks Prior
Stop using active products (Retinol, AHA/BHA)
No waxing or chemical peels in the area
No antibiotics or photosensitising herbs (e.g. St John’s Wort) 2 weeks prior
No cosmetic injections in the area
24 Hours Prior
Shave the treatment area the day before (if needed)
No exfoliation of the area
Wear loose, comfortable clothing over the area
Apply a topical an aesthetic 40 minutes to the tattoo area before the appointment and wrap with Glad Wrap where possible
Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment and stay hydrated
Aftercare
To ensure the best results with Laser Tattoo Removal, we recommend you take the following steps after treatment:
Redness, swelling and blistering are normal – please do not pick or scratch the area
Apply a cool compress, or ice the area as needed
Keep the area dry for 24 hours and apply wound healing products, such as ACHW epidermal recovery cream or ACHW Centella gel
Use SPF 50+ daily
Avoid exposure to the sun and keep the area cool
Avoid heat (hot showers, saunas, exercise) for 48 hrs
For any scabs or dry skin, let it heal naturally—no scratching or picking.
No active products, scrubs or exfoliants in the area until fully healed
Fading takes time and may continuefor up to 2 years – multiple appointments will be needed