Tattoo Removal FAQ's


Amateur tattoo’s that are black in colour have been removed by Tattoo Removals in as little as two or three sessions. Professional tattoo’s on average would be between five to nine sessions. The number of sessions depends on the amount and type of ink used, the age of the tattoo and the range of colours used in the tattoo and can vary considerably from client to client. A eight week minimum interval between sessions is required to allow pigment residue to be absorbed by the body, but in many cases your tattoo can continue to fade up to two years after your last treatment.


Immediately after your laser session the area will be white and raised as your body releases a gas in response to the treatment. Although it will look like your tattoo has immediately gone, this white gas disappears from anywhere from 2 minutes to 2-4 hours. Sometimes there will be pinpoint bleeding associated with the treatment which may form a scab and should be handled gently. An antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area if this is the first treatment. After the procedure your skin might feel slightly sunburned for a couple of days and the treated area may remain red for a few weeks. Recovery times depend on the extent of the treatment and the individual’s capacity to heal. At all times you should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may decrease the effectiveness of the laser treatment and slow down the healing process. After healing, the ink will gradually and continually fade even for a period of up to two years post treatment


Yes you are able to use numbing cream which may be applied an hour beforehand (we recommend EMLA which you can purchase from most pharmacies) and this will reduce the sensation.