LASER TATTOO REMOVAL

You must be 18 years and over to undergo this treatment.

If you are Fitzpatrick 5 and 6 (our insurance doesn't allow us to laser these skin tones)

Pregnancy/ breastfeeding

Blood thinning medication

Acne/ Acne Medications

Keloid scarring

Some Auto-immune diseases

Health conditions are discussed in further detail during consultation and in some cases a Doctor's note may be required.

Darker skin tones are deemed high risk due to being more prone to scarring, Hyperpigmentation and permanent damage that can be caused to the melanin of the skin i.e. permanent loss of skin colour in the area.

- Avoid caffeine

- Avoid blood thinning medication i.e.ibuprofen

- Wear comfortable and loose clothing

- Bring your headphones if music helps you relax

- Ensure your appointment is booked at a time when you're able to relax for a short time before/ after.

- Shave the area the day before (not eyebrows for permanent makeup removal).  Shaving is only usually required on arms, chest, legs, shoulders.  Try to avoid cutting/ nicking the area as this will mean the sessions can't go ahead as lasers can't be used on any areas where an open wound is present.

A compulsory patch test is required 7 days prior to the treatment taking place.  If you are breastfeeding it is advised to wait at least 6 months after you are no longer breastfeeding to book a patch test.  Patch test fees will be deducted from your first session if booked within 14 days.

This varies person to person, ink type, age of the cosmetic tattoo, density of the colour, your skin health, adhereance to aftercare and consistency with the treatment affects how quickly you'll see results.  Some clients have achieved their desired results within 5 sessions, some are on 20+.  Also your ideal outcome matters, do you wish to lighten the old tattoo enough for a coverup or do you want it 100% gone?

If you're looking to lighten your existing tattoo enough for a cover up you must seek advice from your tattoo artist and provide them with an idea of the new tattoo you would like.  Please do not take the advice from your tattoo artist i.e. "you'll only need 2 or 3 sessions" as a hard and fast guideline that you will only need 2 or 3 sessions.  Why?  They can't gurantee how well your tattoo is going to break down and the result of that will be you misstrusting me, a person that specialises in select tattoo removal services.  Even I can't guarantee how your tattoo will breakdown after each session.

Nobody can guarantee how your tattoo will breakdown due to the reasons stated under 'How many sessions will I need?'. Your artist should only be advising if (a) they can cover up what you already have and (b) How much lighter your existing tattoo needs to be i.e. 30-40% lighter.

Aiming for full removal?  Expect upwards of 8 + sessions.

Patch test then wait at least 7 days.

Full sessions require a minimum of 8-10 weeks of healing in between.  Some cases may require longer depending on how your skin reacts to the treatment.  For your first 2-3 sessions coming in every 8-10 weeks is advised.  After this point we vary the frequency from 8, 12 to 16 weeks between sessions, sometimes longer.

Laser loves black ink, it reacts and breaks down black ink the best.  Other colours including red can be targeted however will take a little longer to breakdown.  As for orange, green and yellows, the laser has difficulty detecting the ink so alternative options such as my Chemical Extraction method may need to be considered however this is dependent on the size of the tattoo.

I do not supply/ apply numbing cream however you're welcome to purchase it from your local pharmacy and apply it BEFORE your appointment following manufacturers instructions.  Please note: Numbing agents create a slight barrier between the laser and the ink which does affect the effectiveness of the treatment.  It is also your responsibility to patch testthe numbing cream a week before your treatment (not on the area to be treated) incase you have a reaction to it.

I use a LS6 YAG Machine, small but mighty.  The spot size is smaller unlike a Picosure machine which is why the treatment plans are adjusted to ensure sections of larger tattoos are targeted rather than the whole tattoo in one sitting.  This enables you body to better expel the ink without overloading your system and ensures better healing and results.

TAILORED TREATMENT PLANS if you have a large tattoo or multiple tattoos you wish to have removed, I will quote you a price to cover all sessions within one cycle of removal sessions.

Example:  A large tattoo will need to be broken down into sections, size dependent.  If you have multiple tattoos you would like to target then this plan means I would target one or two tattoos at a time, sizes dependent.

The frequency is that one section or tattoo is targeted in one visit.  Approximately 7 days later another section or tattoo is targeted and so on.  This could be spread across 2 or 6+ visits every 7 days dependent on the size/ number of tattoos. 

After 8- 10 weeks of healing the cycle is repeated.

Why?

- This allows my clients to achieve better results by placing less pressure on their immune system

- Allows your lymphatic system to dispose of the ink safely without overloading their system

- Enables clients to have a more cost effective option rather than paying per tattoo

- Allows clients some respite from an uncomfortable treatment

- Minimises the risk of scarring and ensures healthier healing.

Pay as you go- A set amount you'll be quoted before or during your consultation and patch test.

Focused plans- A set fee that covers multiple sessions in one cycle.