Whatever the tattoo — and whatever the story behind it — it was a permanent decision at the time.
Thanks to modern laser technology, you now have the option to safely fade tattoos you’ve fallen out of love with or simply outgrown.
Laser tattoo removal is most commonly used to lighten a tattoo enough for a successful cover-up. However, excellent results can also be achieved for full removal. It’s important to understand that this is a gradual process that requires patience and commitment — results develop over time and won’t happen overnight.
Before beginning any treatment, a full consultation is required. This includes a skin assessment using the Fitzpatrick scale and a patch test, in line with industry safety guidelines, to ensure the treatment is suitable and safe for you.
THE SCIENCE
LOVE IT OR HATE IT A TATTOO IS PERMANENT BECAUSE THE PARTICLES OF INK ARE TOO LARGE FOR YOUR BODY TO REMOVE NATURALLY.
A TATTOO FADES WITH TIME BECAUSE THAT INK STARTS TO BREAK DOWN OVER THE DECADES AND WILL APPEAR LESS VIVID AND DARK.
IN SIMPLE TERMS THE LASER IS SPEEDING UP THIS PROCESS. THE IS PENETRATING DOWN TO THE LAYER IN WHICH THE INK SITS IN THE SKIN AND SMASHING THE PARTICLES OF INK INTO SMALLER PARTICLES SO THAT YOUR BODY CAN DISPEL THE INK THROUGH THE BODIES FILTER SYTEM E.G YOUR KIDNEY’S.
OVER A PERIOD OF SESSIONS AND TIME THE TATTOO IS VISIBLY FADED.
