Lasers
Laser Tattoo Removal
Q-switched laser sessions that break up tattoo ink so it fades, for small names to larger designs.
- Sessions
- Usually several, a month or more apart
- Session time
- 10–30 minutes by size
- Downtime
- Redness, swelling or small blisters for a few days

About the treatment
What is Laser Tattoo Removal?
The laser shatters tattoo ink into tiny particles, which the body clears gradually between sessions. Each session fades the tattoo a little more.
Black and dark blue inks respond best. Some colours fade more slowly, and your doctor will tell you what to expect before you start.
Part of our Laser Treatments service.
Benefits
- Fades unwanted tattoos
- Lightens a tattoo before a cover-up
- Settings matched to your skin type
- No cuts or surgery
How it works
- 1Tattoo measured and photographed
- 2Numbing cream
- 3Laser passes over the ink
- 4Cooling, dressing and aftercare
Is it right for you?
Good for
- Small and medium tattoos
- Black or dark ink
- Fading before a cover-up
Tell your doctor if you have
- Recent tanning
- Active infection in the area
- Pregnancy
- Keloid tendency
Your dermatologist confirms suitability at your consultation.
FAQ
Laser Tattoo Removal: your questions
Will the tattoo disappear completely?
Many fade almost fully; some leave a faint shadow. It depends on the ink, depth and colour.
Does it hurt?
It feels like quick snaps against the skin. Numbing cream helps.
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Results vary from person to person. Suitability, number of sessions and fees are confirmed after a consultation.
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Every treatment starts with a dermatologist's assessment of your skin.