Tattoo Removal

Many people have tattoos that they would like to remove and prefer to come to a discrete medical clinic.

Q switched NdYag laser works well for dark and coloured tattoo removal. This type of laser uses ultrashort pulses to target dark pigment, causing the colour pigments to vibrate, heat up and break into small particles. These particles are then naturally dissolved by your body’s immune system, leaving the surrounding skin intact.

It takes time to remove a tattoo- do not expect immediate results! Amateur tattoos will fade more quickly and may be erased in a few sessions. Professional tattoos may takes years to fully fade

Our Hollywood Spectra Laser removes dark and coloured tattoos. It can also be used to fade cosmetic tattoos. Coloured tattoos may be more expensive to remove as we use a specialised dye handpeice.

A quote will be given prior to treatment.

Booking

Consultation You will need a consultation and test patch with Dr Jemima Grant and our dermal clinician prior to treatment. It is important you understand the risks, benefits and the time course for tattoos to fade.

Procedure Time
The procedure is brief - a few minutes for a small tattoo. Allow 1 hour for topical anaesthetic, you can apply this yourself for repeat treatments, or you may opt for a local anaesthetic injection done prior to treatment.

Recommended Plan
A typical treatment plan involves sessions every 6 – 10 weeks, depending on the site. One treatment will not have a significant result. Results may take 12 months as the colour reduction is a dance between the laser and your immune system

Planning
At least 2 weeks prior to a special event.

Downtime / Aftercare
Redness, swelling, blisters and discomfort are common. Post treatment your tattoo area will need to be managed carefully to avoid infection. You must treat the area as a wound and apply a dressing- see post care instructions. It is a good idea to purchase Bepanthen and use this regularly.

Pricing

  • Price varies with size- from $350

  • We offer local anaesthetic injection prior to the procedure (done by Dr Grant) - POA depending on the size of the tattoo.

  • Packages available- this will be discussed during your consultation.

Special Considerations

  • NO tanning products and sun exposure for 2 weeks before & after your treatment. A treatment cannot be charged if your skin has fake tan or sun tan- full fee (and no treatment) will be charged if you present for a treatment with a tan.

  • Not suitable if pregnant or breastfeeding or for very dark skin

  • Suitable for dark tattoo and coloured tattoos.