It varies from person to person. However for a tattoo with black ink around 9 treatments and more for coloured ink.

You will wait 48 hours after the patch test for your 1^st treatment. Then we start with a 6 week gap which increases each time to 8 weeks, 10 weeks then remains at 12 weeks thereafter. This is to allow the body’s immune system to dispose of the broken ink.

All colours can be faded with the Lynton Laser we use here at the clinic. However some colours can take a lot longer especially green.

It is best to come in for a free consultation and patch test as hair loss can be a side effect and some ink can change colour so we would need to see what pigments were used.

Yes however treatments will take a lot longer. Possibly 10- 14 sessions as we need to start at a lower intensitie as darker skin pigments can absorb more of the laser light witch if not done properly can cause Hyper pigmentation ( change in skin colour).

The treatment can be described as a an elastic band flicking against the skin. Many clients find it to be tolerable for a small areas. However at consultation we recommend a numbing cream if required.

We cannot treat you if you have a tan in the area around the tattoo. We recommend keeping it covered if you are likely to tan whilst on holiday or in the sun.

No, you will need to wait for 48 hours after each treatment before getting the area wet including sweating, so plan ahead. 

No it is free of charge and takes about 10 minutes.

A patch test is required to establish if your skin is suitable for treatment. This will also help us gage how low the intensity of the laser should be to begin. We always begin at a lower intensities according to your skin type and the colour of the ink. We have strong guidelines for aftercare, including keeping the area dry for 48 hours (to reduce chance of infection) and application of Bio Oil, if followed this should reduce any risk of unlikely scaring.

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You have to be at least 18

Yes. We cannot treat the tattoo if that area has fake tan on it, so avoid the tattoo and surrounding area.

Yes different colours take longer to remove. And some inks from abroad can be very difficult to remove, we can advise upon consultation.

The treatment will not be carried out if you have a tan in the area of the tattoo. We recommend a plaster over the tattoo and surrounding area if you intend to tan during treatments.

yes it can.

Yes typically they are easy as they have already begun to fade.

Yes, tattoos on skin that has a thicker layer of fat underneath are easier to remove, typically the chest, arms and legs.

Protection and caring for the skin (especially from UV light) immediately after treatment is extremely important, whilst the skin repairs itself in the area where the tattoo has been removed. A minimum of SPF 30 is recommended.

Laser tattoo removal does not break the skin, so blistering or scarring is not typical. Occasionally the skin pigment will darken, but then fade after a few months.