Question 1

How does tattoo removal work?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo ink is trapped in the deepest layer of the skin. When tattoos are applied, ink particles are inserted with a needle into varying depths of this bottom layer. When tattoo removal laser light is applied to the skin, it heats up and shatters the ink that it reaches first within the skin. In other words, the shallowest layers of ink are removed before the deepest layers.   It takes multiple treatments to penetrate through all of the varying depths of ink in a tattoo. If a tattoo is particularly dark or bold, it will require more treatments to remove the ink compared to shaded tattoos with a lower density of ink.

Question 2

How much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

We keep our prices highly competitive and affordable. The sessions start from £20 and can be discounted with block bookings. Our consultations are FREE with no obligation to book further!

Question 3

Is tattoo removal painful?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo removal can be described by some as a hot elastic band slapping the surface of your skin. This sensation can be reduced with the help of numbing cream and ice pack compression. We want to make you completely comfortable so offer ice pack compression FREE of charge with the service.

Question 4

Does tattoo removal leave a scar?

Accepted Answer

Tattoos can actually carry underlying scarring from poor technique from the artist. This happens when the needle overworks the skin. It is rare for the laser to incur visible scarring, poor aftercare can lead to visible scarring.

Question 5

How do I book my consultation?

Accepted Answer

Simply click on the 'Book my consultation' button in order to access the form.

Question 6

Can you treat all colours?

Accepted Answer

Our machine is versatile and can be used for all colours except green, it is highly effective for dark colours such as Black and Blue.   If we dont think that we can eradicate all colours then we will recommend fading it down for a coverup.

Question 7

What machine do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use a tattoo machine call Nu Tatouage that was developed and supplied by The British Institute of Lasers. It utilises a versatile Nd Yag Q-switched laser that is completly safe and non-invasive.   'We all know that tattoos are for life. But thanks to advances in technology we are now able to remove tattoos using lasers. Our tattoo removal machines are non-invasive.  They utilise Nd-YAG laser beam operating at 1064nm, and cutting-edge Quality Switched (also known as Q-switched) Nd-YAG laser beam operating at 532nm.  The Nu Tatouage can be operated by hand or by footswitch.'

Question 8

How should I prepare for my session?

Accepted Answer

The preparation is similar to a tattoo, ensure you have a hearty meal before your session and dont arrive on an empty stomach. Shave the hair away from the targeted area and ensure the skin is healthy.   You cannot have laser tattoo removal if you are wearing fake tan or have recently heavily tanned/burned from the suns UV. This will create a barrier on the skin, leading to further damage to your skin.

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