Tattoo Removal
A Gradual Fading Over a Series of Treatments.
Have you changed your mind about your Tattoo?
Q-Switched Lasers are considered by dermatologists to be the most effective, safe and reliable way to remove unwanted multi-coloured tattoos.
How the treatment works
Q-Switched Lasers that generate a high powered beam of laser light in an extremely short pulse are the most suitable lasers for tattoo removal treatments. The very short pulse of high powered laser light is absorbed by the tattoo ink particles, breaking them down into smaller pieces, enabling your natural immune defences to absorb and disperse the ink. A gradual fading of the tattoo occurs over a series of treatments.
How the treatment is carried out?
The skin will be cleaned and then the Q-Switched laser applicator is passed over the tattoo releasing quick pulses of light. An audible ‘clicking’ noise is often heard as the ink particles shatter. After treatment, a soothing lotion and a light dressing may be applied. During treatment protective eye wear will be provided.
How does the treatment feel?
Most patients describe the sensation as similar to a flick of an elastic band. Whilst mildly uncomfortable, most people tolerate treatment well. A skin cooling device may be utilised to reduce any discomfort.
How does the skin look after treatment?
An instant whitening of the skin is seen after treatment, but this generally fades quickly. The area is likely to feel tender for a few hours and can be red and swollen for up to 48 hours. Some tattoos will form a graze which must be left to heal naturally. Initially the tattoo is unlikely to look any different but will fade over the next 4 to 8 weeks as the body disperses it.
Are there any side effects?
Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or a small blister may form. Change to skin texture and scarring is possible, though uncommon, and is more likely if any grazes are not allowed to heal naturally. There may be loss of the natural tanning ability in the area treated, which usually improves with time.
How many treatments are necessary?
How long does each treatment take?
Treatment time varies depending upon the size of the tattoo but generally is between 10 – 30 minutes.
Consultation Procedure
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Skin Sensations Limited
Havelock Business Park Havelock Road, Maidenhead Berkshire, SL6 5FH
01628 779909
Registered in England & Wales
34 Rutland Road | Maidenhead | SL6 4HY
Registration number: 12252084
Skin Sensations, Havelock
Qualifications
ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists (Distinction) | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage (Distinction)
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
(Face & Body Electrotherapy treatments, Microdermabrasion, Swedish massage, Stone therapy massage & Indian head massage)
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments | OCN London Aesthetician Level 5 (Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Mesotherapy, Micro-needling) | Nouveau Contour Trained Permanent Make-Up Artist