Tattoo Removal

Traditional tattoo removal has limited treatment of tattoo colours and types and is not appropriate for all skin tones.

Yes! PicoWay offers better results for all skin types. It can be used to treat Fitzpatrick 1-6.

The effectiveness of the treatment depends on multiple factors including; the age of the tattoo, location, depth, size, and type of tattoo. All tattoos will require a minimum of 4 treatments for patients, before they start to see optimal results.

During your initial consultation, the laser is applied to your skin to identify the best possible treatment. Once the treatment procedure has finished, an ice pack may be applied to the treated skin, to help alleviate any mild pain. In some cases, an antibiotic lotion may be used. In the few days immediately following treatment, it’s important that the treated area is not scrubbed or cleansed with any strong skin lotions.

The level of irritation experienced is different for each patient and is also dependent on the region of the body that the tattoo is located. We offer local anaesthetic or numbing cream depending on the size and location of the tattoo.

The PicoWay laser focuses exclusively upon the treated area, leaving adjacent skin tissue unharmed.

Following the treatment, some patients may develop a temporary blemish or reddishness of the skin tissue surrounding the treated area. There may also be a lightening of the tissue, upon the treatment, which is also temporary. In most cases, the skin will quickly return to its natural colour.

Our Picoway laser uses the safest tattoo removal technology. Unlike traditional are tattoo removal, it doesn’t use heat and any scarring should be very minimal, if it at all.

Depending on the size of your tattoo, pricing will vary. It is best to come in for a complimentary consultation and quote.

Tattoos should be completely healed before considering laser tattoo removal.

Each case is individual, depending on the size, depth, placement on the body and the ink used. We recommend a minimum of 5 treatments, 6 weeks apart.

It depends on the location and type of ink used. Green and blue inks are the hardest to treat, and tattoos on your body’s extremities generally take more treatments to remove.

The area may feel bruised for a couple of days post treatment, but otherwise there is no recovery time needed.

Shave the area if its required, make sure you have no fake tan on and aren’t sunburnt.

Some tattoos may not be 100% removed. It depends on the tattoo ink and the location.

Yes.