Laser Tattoo Removal for permanent makeup & small body tattoos
After almost 11 years in the Permanent Makeup industry, Lucy has built up a wealth of knowledge in pigments, colour theory and how pigments fade and break down over the years. Permanent Makeup and body art tattoos can be a personal expression of a moment in time, but feelings, fashions, preferences and circumstances can change and that’s why Lucy decided to offer solution for those seeking laser tattoo removal.
Laser tattoo removal uses concentrated laser beams to break down the pigments in your skin. These pigments are then naturally expelled by your body by your immune system, ultimately fading the tattoo over time. It’s a clinically proven, safe and effective way to erase a tattoo. Whether you need a clean slate for personal, professional reasons, your tastes have evolved, or you just want to change the shape and style of your eyebrows, Lucy is committed to providing you with the care, respect, and confidentiality you need during this process.
Laser tattoo removal is a non-invasive procedure that leverages the body’s natural processes to gradually fade the tattoo. The procedure can target specific colours and areas, allowing for precision that leaves surrounding skin unaffected. Lucy is able to treat tattoos of various sizes, locations, and colour depths. It is a safe procedure with minimal side effects. One of the greatest benefit is the freedom it provides: – it allows individuals to move past old choices, clear professional hurdles, or make room for new art and permanent makeup.
Permenant Makeup Removal
Styles, preferences, and even skin tones can change over time. Lucy can provide a tailored solution for permanent makeup removal using state-of-the-art laser technology. The laser procedure targets the embedded pigments in your skin, gradually breaking them down so they can be naturally eliminated by your body, thus gently and effectively erasing the permanent makeup. This scientifically backed approach ensures safe, efficient, and precise removal, whether you want to modify your look or completely remove the makeup. Lucy is committed to supporting you through this process, treating you with the utmost care, respect, and confidentiality.
What to expect
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Consultation
Before you make a booking for your laser tattoo removal you will need to make an appointment for a consultation and patch test. This is a 15 minute free appointment where Lucy will go through everything with you and carry out a patch test with the laser machine in one spot. You must fill in your consent forms before attending this appointment and you must have read through everything on the website so you come to your appointment prepared.
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Planning
If you haven’t booked a laser appointment at the same time as booking in your patch test appointment then Lucy will book you 1 or 2 laser tattoo removal appointments while you are in for your patch test appointment, or you can book as you go. You will need to wait 5 days for patch test area to recover before continuing with treatment. Let Lucy know of any abnormal reaction. Remember to stay clear of the sun in the lead up to your appointment and plan in advance to not expose tattoo removal site to sun between sessions.
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Treatment
Laser treatments can take from 1 – 10 appointments depending on a few factors including skin type, immune system, health, age of the tattoo and many more. Keep an open mind when it comes to how many sessions you may need. When booking multiple sessions 6 – 10 weeks minimum is needed between appointments to allow the time for your immune system to break down the pigments and wash them out of the body.
Before your appointment
Try hard to manage your expectations
Laser tattoo removal is successful – most of the time. There are circumstances that could change that, and sometimes a tattoo cannot be removed entirely. In those cases, it will be faded to something much less visible, but you will have a remaining image on your skin or old permanent makeup. Before committing to starting your tattoo removal journey please read through everything here so that you come to your appointment with a good understanding of the process.
This will not be a one appointment treatment
You most probably will need multiple treatments. You may see changes after only one session, but more likely together with Lucy, will work out a treatment plan that spans months, sometimes longer depending on so many factors. Anywhere from 5 to 10 treatments could be necessary.
Professional tattoos are usually easier to remove than amateur ones
Tattoos from amateurs and “scratchers” are often much more difficult to treat. This is because professional tattoos, are very evenly inked, which makes the laser treatment more predictable. Conversely, amateur tattoos have an uneven distribution of ink beneath the skin, which can be a tricky obstacle. It’s also more common to find minor scar tissue at the site of amateur tattoos which can hinder the removal process.
Location and size of tattoo matter
Location of the tattoo on the body will affect your tattoo removal treatment based on vascular supply and healing ability. Tattoos further from your heart will be harder to remove as blood flow helps you heal. Ankle tattoos are notoriously hard to remove whereas upper body tattooed are easier.
How it feels
Quickly does it
Smoking
Stay out of the sun
Laser tattoo removal takes place over many months so it’s would be a bad time to work on your all-over tan. If you must enjoy the sun then at least keep the area being treated covered completely with clothing or use a tattoo cover. Tanned skin is prone to adverse reactions. You will need to keep the tattoo out of the sun for at least four weeks before your laser tattoo removal session so please plan accordingly. Tanning after laser causes blisters which can lead to scarring.
Take pain killers
Healing time
Blistering
Immediately after treatment
FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions Antony gets asked by his clients. If you can’t see the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Permanent makeup colour removal normally takes 2-4 sessions spread 6 weeks apart.
During your consultation Lucy will discuss desired outcome. The number of treatments will vary for each individual.
Yes, due to the precision of the laser, Lucy can target certain areas of the tattoo.
Laser feels similar to being flicked by an elastic band. However, as everyone's pain threshold is different it is difficult to say how you will find the sensation
Yes! You must book a consultation appointment where you can discuss your desired outcomes and tailor a treatment plan specifically for you and carry out a patch test.
Hair loss is not common however is a risk. Brow hairs can turn white initially but will return to normal colour within 1 hour.
Hair or pigment loss is not common, however, if this does occur as a result of cosmetic tattoo removal, it is only temporary. Your brows will go back to normal after a few days.
We will discuss possible side effects during your consultation
The number of treatments required and outcome will vary for each individual and this will be explained as part of your consultation.