The permanence of tattoos is something to love and hate – depending on how happy you are with the finished result on your skin. Countless clients seeking tattoo removal services have either fallen out of love with a tattoo they once cherished or are disappointed by the finished result and want to reverse it somehow.

Of course, as Brentford tattoo removal specialists recently told us, there’s a lot more to tattoo removal than simply turning up for a single session and leaving with clean skin. Safe and effective tattoo removal is a prolonged process, requiring up to six sessions and using industry-leading, highly expensive equipment.

Here’s everything you need to know about tattoo removal and what it involves…

How are Tattoos Removed?

Tattoo removal uses Picoway laser technology, with a targeted beam which is centred on the tattoo in short, sharp bursts. The laser penetrates and breaks the ink down into smaller molecules, which are dispersed and then flushed from the body via natural processes.

This process sounds efficient – and in many ways it is. However, the length of time it takes for the tattoo to fade completely depends on several factors, including the quality of the laser and the colours of the tattoo.

Lighter and paler colours, such as white ink tattoos, take much longer to fade than dark ones. The quality of the laser used also plays a major role in both its effectiveness and in how protected the skin is from scarring.

What Does Tattoo Removal Feel Like?

Now that you understand the process of tattoo removal and how several sessions under a high-quality laser cause the tattoo to fade and eventually break down and disappear completely, what does it feel like? And more importantly, does it hurt?

Most tattoo removal specialists will tell you that if you can deal with the discomfort of having a tattoo inked onto your body, you are more than equipped to deal with the discomfort of having that tattoo removed.

A high-quality laser, such as the Candela Picoway, causes minimal discomfort and ensures that the skin is protected from the risk of long-term scarring and residual ink being left under the skin.

What Results Can You Expect to See – and When?

Laser tattoo removal can never be 100% guaranteed – however, armed with trained professionals and the highest quality equipment, we can guarantee at least a 95% removal of the tattoo.

The duration of each session, the number of sessions required, and the complexity of the process depend on the placement of the tattoo, its size, colour, and your skin colour and condition. Some limiting factors make it more difficult to tackle tattoos on different colour skins and with different inks, meaning that every client should be invited to a thorough consultation before their first removal session.

If you have a tattoo you want to remove, don’t hesitate to contact local Brentford tattoo removal specialists – who can answer your questions and guide you through the process one step at a time.