Laser Tattoo Removal

What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser tattoo removal is a medical-grade procedure used to fade or remove unwanted tattoos. It works by delivering short pulses of laser energy into the skin, targeting tattoo ink without damaging surrounding tissue.

The laser breaks the ink into smaller particles. These particles are then gradually cleared by the body’s immune system over time.

How the Treatment Works

Different tattoo inks absorb different wavelengths of light. For this reason, professional tattoo removal systems use specific laser settings, and sometimes multiple wavelengths, to treat various ink colours.

Treatment is delivered in sessions spaced several weeks apart. This allows the skin to heal and the body to process the fragmented ink safely.

Tattoo removal is a gradual process. Complete removal cannot be guaranteed, but significant fading is often achievable.

What Affects Results?

Results vary between individuals. Factors that influence outcomes include:

• Ink colour and depth
• Tattoo age and size
• Skin type and location on the body
• Individual immune response

Professional assessment is essential to set realistic expectations before treatment begins.

Tattoo Removal vs Other Laser Treatments

Laser tattoo removal targets pigment embedded in the skin. This is different from Laser Hair Removal, which targets hair follicles. Although both use laser technology, the equipment, settings, and clinical goals are not the same.

Who Provides Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser tattoo removal is provided by trained healthcare professionals or qualified laser practitioners working under medical oversight. Proper training is essential to reduce risks such as scarring, pigment changes, or infection.

Clinics and pharmacies offering this service operate within regulated clinical standards.

Aftercare and Skin Support

Temporary redness, swelling, or sensitivity is common after treatment. Proper aftercare supports healing and reduces complications.

Some clinics recommend complementary skin services, depending on the affected area, such as Facial Treatments, once the skin has fully recovered.

Laser tattoo removal requires time, expertise, and appropriate clinical care. A professional consultation is the first and most important step.