Laser Tattoo Removal
Priced by size, not by guesswork. An honest, in-person assessment and a real plan, from a test patch through to your final session.
Maybe it's time
A name that doesn't belong anymore. A design you got at nineteen that doesn't feel like you at thirty-five. Something rushed, something regretted, something that was right for a different chapter of your life. Or maybe it's simpler than that, you just want clear skin back, no story attached.
Whatever the reason, if you've been quietly looking into tattoo removal for a while, reading, wondering, maybe even talking yourself out of it a few times, this is written for that exact moment.
How laser tattoo removal actually works
Tattoo ink sits in your skin as particles too large for your body to clear away on its own. A tattoo removal laser works by delivering short, high-energy pulses of light that shatter that ink into much smaller fragments, small enough that your own immune system can gradually break them down and flush them out naturally over the weeks following each session.
This is why removal happens in a series of sessions with real gaps in between, not in one visit: your body needs time to clear each round of shattered ink before the next session goes to work on what's left.
What affects how many sessions you'll need
No two tattoos remove at exactly the same rate, but a few genuine factors matter:
- Ink colour — black and dark blue respond fastest; greens, yellows and light pastels are more stubborn and need a specialised approach
- Ink density — a solid, heavily-shaded tattoo generally takes longer than fine linework
- Age of the tattoo — older tattoos have often already faded somewhat, which can work in your favour
- Skin tone and location on the body — these affect how the laser settings are chosen for your safety and comfort
- Whether it was done professionally or is a home/stick-and-poke tattoo — ink depth and consistency vary considerably
We'll assess your specific tattoo in person and give you an honest, individual estimate rather than a generic number, because a small, simple, single-colour design and a large, dense, multi-colour piece are genuinely different jobs.
Who this is for
- You have a tattoo you no longer want, in any amount, full removal or meaningful fading
- You're preparing to cover an old tattoo with new work, and need it faded enough for the new design to sit cleanly
- You have a small, specific tattoo (like initials, a small symbol, or a permanent makeup mishap) you'd like fully gone
- You want an honest, size-based price before you commit, not a vague "it depends" with no number attached
What a session actually feels like
Most people describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin, repeated quickly. It's brief, most sessions themselves only take a few minutes of actual laser time, even though your appointment will run longer once you include preparation and aftercare. A cooling device is used throughout to keep you as comfortable as possible.
Afterwards, it's normal for the area to look pink or a little raised for a short time, similar to a mild sunburn. You'll be given clear, simple aftercare instructions before you leave.
What to expect, session by session
Session one starts with a test patch, a small trial spot lasered on or near your tattoo to check how your skin responds before committing to full treatment, plus a real conversation about your goals (full removal vs. fading for a cover-up) and a realistic sense of the number of sessions likely involved.
Sessions are spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, giving your body time to do its own work clearing the shattered ink between visits. Turning up more frequently than recommended doesn't speed up the process, it just increases risk to the skin without giving your body time to catch up.
Most tattoos need 6 to 10 or more sessions depending on ink density, colour and depth. Ask about our 3 Session Pack, which includes 15% off compared to booking sessions individually.
Why choose a nurse-led clinic for this
Tattoo removal is a medical procedure using medical-grade laser technology on your skin, not a beauty treatment. Being assessed and treated by a nurse means your skin type, any medications, and any relevant health history are properly considered before you're treated, and any concerns during your removal journey are handled by someone with real clinical training.
Common questions
Most people find it uncomfortable rather than unbearably painful, often compared to a rubber band snap. A cooling device is used throughout, and we'll always work at a pace that's right for you.
It genuinely depends on your specific tattoo, colour, density, age, and location all play a role. We'll give you an honest, individual estimate at your first visit rather than a generic promise, because a same-day guess without seeing your tattoo isn't a real answer.
Black and dark ink typically respond fastest. Lighter colours like yellow, white and pastel shades are more resistant and may need a different approach or additional sessions, we'll be upfront with you about this from the start.
For many people, laser removal achieves significant fading or full clearance over a course of sessions, but we can't guarantee a specific outcome for any individual tattoo, since results depend on the factors above and vary person to person. What we can guarantee is an honest assessment and no false promises.
Laser settings are adjusted based on your individual skin type for safety and comfort, this is part of why an in-person assessment matters more than an online price guess.
It can mean fewer sessions than full removal, since cover-up work generally only needs enough fading for the new design to read clearly over the old one. Let us know this is your goal at your first visit so we can plan accordingly.