Tattoo Removal FAQs

Tattoo removal is something that you probably won’t think about when you first choose and get your tattoo inked on your body. However, once you’ve lived with a tattoo for a period of time, you might find that its design starts to warp in your eyes – and you no longer like the design quite so much.

In these cases, having access to a tattoo removal London studio is crucial.

Why? Because tattoo removal is something that can only be engineered and offered safely by trained professionals. It is not something that you can do at home without serious risk (and pricey equipment!)
With that in mind, here are a few of the commonly asked questions that relate to the process of tattoo removal and what clients can expect.

Can Colour Tattoos Be Removed?

This largely depends on the equipment used – i.e., low-quality and cheaper tattoo removal laser tools will not break down colours as effectively as the industry’s top-grade equipment.

It also depends somewhat on the colours included in the design. While reputable technology like the Picosure Laser can break down and remove most colours, there are some lighter shades of white and yellow which present a more stubborn finish and are difficult to remove. Typically, more sessions will be required to fully break these shades down and leave the skin blemish and tattoo-free.

Will Skin Be Scarred or Marked?

Once you have a tattoo inked onto your skin, it can be difficult to imagine that skin ever returning to its normal colour and look. However, it is possible and in most cases, tattoos can be removed fully with no evident scarring left behind.

While there is no guarantee of this, and clients must always be aware of the risk of marks on the skin, in most cases the quality of the Picosure tattoo removal laser, and the precision of a professional team removes a tattoo with no lasting scars.

Does it Hurt?

In short, tattoo removal doesn’t hurt any more than having the tattoo itself inked onto your skin. So, if you handled the process of getting the tattoo well enough, then having it removed will be fine.

How Many Removal Sessions Will I Need?

While some tattoos can be removed in a single session, those designs that use different colours or are especially big in terms of their size may require several sessions to ensure that all the ink is broken down and can be flushed out of the body by your immune system.

The type of tattoo used also has a huge impact on how long it takes to remove. All of this will be discussed during your initial consultation, as well as advice on how to prepare for removal and the aftercare conditions that you need to adhere to in order to protect your skin.

For tailored advice on removing a tattoo you have and don’t like anymore, get in touch with your local tattoo removal specialists directly.