Laser Tattoo
Removal
Remove a tattoo completely or lighten it for a cover-up.
Tattoo Removal
Our laser breaks tattoo ink into tiny particles that your body naturally clears away. We treat every skin tone and a wide range of ink colors, with the settings chosen for your skin and your ink, using FDA-cleared medical-grade lasers operated by trained professionals.
What it helps with
In three steps
Light shatters the ink
Very short pulses of light are absorbed by the ink particles and break them into fragments far too small to stay visible.
Your body clears them
Your immune system carries those fragments away over the following weeks. This is why sessions are spaced 6–8 weeks apart.
The tattoo lightens in layers
Ink sits at different depths. Each session reaches a little deeper, which is why the tattoo fades progressively rather than all at once.
The honest detail
Removing a tattoo takes longer than getting one, and the honest conversation about that happens at your consultation, before you spend anything.
What the session actually feels like
Sharper than getting the tattoo, but much quicker. Most people describe it as hot elastic snapping against the skin. A small tattoo takes around ten minutes including set-up; a large piece takes closer to thirty. We numb the area first and cool it throughout, and you can stop at any point.
What results actually look like
The tattoo lightens in stages, not evenly. Black and dark blue ink clears most readily. Reds and oranges respond well. Greens, light blues, yellows and white are the stubborn ones, and white in particular can darken before it clears. Amateur and older tattoos usually need fewer sessions than professional work, because the ink sits shallower and less densely.
How many sessions, realistically
Six to twelve for most professional tattoos, six to eight weeks apart, which means a year or more from start to finish. If you only need it light enough to cover up, three or four is often enough, and that is a legitimate and much cheaper goal. We will ask which of the two you actually want.
Things that change the outcome
Drinking water, not smoking, and gentle exercise all help, because your immune system does the clearing. Tattoos low on the legs and ankles clear more slowly than ones on the chest or back, where circulation is better. Sun exposure between sessions is the single easiest way to slow everything down.
Eyebrows, microblading and permanent makeup
Cosmetic tattoos are their own skill. The pigments often contain iron oxide or titanium, which can darken instantly when treated, and it alarms people who have not been warned. We always test a small area first and we will explain exactly what you will see. Most brows take three to six sessions.
What we treat
- Unwanted body or facial tattoos
- Eyebrow tattoo and microblading removal
- Faded or poorly done cosmetic tattoos
- Lightening before a cover-up
Before & after
What you do in the days either side of your appointment makes a real difference to your result. Print this, screenshot it, or ask us for a copy on the day.
- No sun or tanning for at least 2 weeks
- No makeup, lotion or self-tanner on the area
- Shave the area the day before if needed
- Stay hydrated and eat a light meal
- Tell us about medications, especially antibiotics or light-sensitizing drugs
- Redness, swelling and a white “frosting” are normal and temporary
- Use cool compresses and keep the area clean and dry
- Use only the ointment we recommend
- Do not pick, scratch or exfoliate
- Avoid sun, pools, hot tubs and saunas until healed
- Cover the area or use SPF when outside
What happens afterwards
Careful, every time
Removal is a medical procedure and we treat it as one. The risks worth knowing about are blistering, temporary lightening or darkening of the skin, and, rarely, scarring. Careful settings and good aftercare are what keep those uncommon.
How we keep you safe
- Free consultation first, where we look at ink color, depth, age and your skin tone
- A test spot is done when the ink is unusual or your skin is deeply pigmented
- Numbing cream and cooling are used throughout to keep you comfortable
- Protective eyewear is worn by everyone in the room
- Sessions are spaced at least 6–8 weeks apart so your skin fully recovers between them
- Written aftercare instructions go home with you every time
This may not be right for you if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- The skin over the tattoo is broken, infected or sunburnt
- You have tanned or used self-tanner in the last 2 weeks
- You have taken isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last 6 months
- You have a history of keloid scarring
Please tell us about
- When and where the tattoo was done, and by whom
- Whether it has been treated or covered before
- Any medication, especially antibiotics or light-sensitizing drugs
- Any history of poor healing or keloid scars
This page is general information, not medical advice. Every treatment at Permaskin begins with a free consultation, where we review your health history and tell you honestly whether this is the right choice for you. Individual results vary.
Good to know
How does it work?
Short bursts of light target the ink, breaking it into tiny particles your immune system gradually flushes out.
Does it hurt?
Most clients describe a rubber-band snap. We use numbing cream and cooling for comfort.
Can all tattoos be removed?
Most can be greatly lightened or fully removed. Results depend on ink type, depth, color, skin tone and tattoo age.
Will it scar?
Scarring is uncommon when done correctly on healthy skin. We take every precaution to protect your skin.
Can you remove brows or lip liner?
Yes. We specialize in removing microblading, lip blushing and other permanent makeup.
How many sessions?
Several sessions are usually needed. Each one clears more ink as your skin heals.
Related treatments
Thirty minutes, no pressure
We look at your skin properly
Your history, your concerns, what you have already tried and what your routine looks like now.
We tell you the truth
What will help, what will not, and what you may not need at all. If something else suits you better, we will say so.
You leave with a plan
Written, with clear pricing and no pressure. Whether you book is entirely up to you.