FAQ

Laser tattoo removal works by shattering the tattoo pigment into smaller fragments which are then dispersed naturally via your immune system. All of our laser treatments are performed using the Quanta Q-Plus EVO by Quanta System.

In most cases, yes! The reason we say this is because there is currently no laser on the market which can guarantee complete removal of white and yellow ink. Some colours are easier to remove than others. Dark inks such as black, blue and red tend to respond more quickly, whilst other colours can be a little bit stubborn. But not to worry, we attack these stubborn inks with our Ruby Laser which delivers a true 694nm wavelength. In most cases complete removal is 100% achievable.

The number of treatments can be difficult to determine as everybody responds differently to treatment. Some of the factors we take into consideration are the location of your tattoo, the age of your tattoo, the type and depth of the ink and your overall health and well-being. On average, removal of professional tattoos generally takes between 6 and 10 treatments whilst amateur tattoos or fading for a cover-up can take between 3 to 5 treatments, give or take. A thorough treatment plan will be discussed at your consultation.

Our treatments start at $90 per session. Prices are quoted during your consultation.

We are serious about tattoo removal, and as a result, we have some treatment requirements that not only keep you safe but allow you to get the most from your treatment;

• We require you to be well-rested and in good health prior to treatment. We will not treat people that are drunk, on drugs or have been out all night partying. Being well hydrated before treatment is also advised.
• If you currently have this year’s hottest tan, congrats! But we won’t be able to treat you. Overexposure to UV light makes it dangerous for us to perform laser treatment so this is a big no for us. This also includes the use of fake tan.
• We are unable to treat you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. While there is no solid evidence that laser tattoo removal has ever been harmful to babies, we would rather err on the side of caution.
• We are unable to treat you if the treatment area is subject to open wounds, abnormal scarring or dermatological skin conditions such as eczema, keloid scarring or psoriasis.
• If you are taking any medication that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to light (like the popular drug Accutane used in the treatment of Acne) you cannot undergo laser treatment. You must allow a minimum of 6 months post medication prior to commencing laser tattoo removal (to be confirmed with your doctor or specialist).
• There are a variety of medical contraindications which can make you unsuitable for treatment or which may require you to obtain a medical clearance from your doctor. This will be discussed in detail at your consultation.

Absolutely! Many clients opt to have their unwanted tattoos faded in preparation for a cover-up. This is an effective solution for those who still love tattoos but want to upgrade their designs. If you need any advice, we work with some amazing artists who can assist you.

Of-course you can! We understand that mistakes happen and there may be just a small section of your tattoo that requires correcting, like a spelling mistake. Our lasers are extremely accurate which allows us to remove a specific section of an existing tattoo without damage to the surrounding ink.

Having been victims of inexperienced staff and dodgy machines, we know how important it is to provide a safe and effective service. In fact, we’re pretty darn passionate about this! Our intense search for the best machine led us to the Quanta Q Plus EVO which is an authentic one pulse system firing at just 6 nanoseconds. Many other machines require an increase in power and instead fire two pulses of 12 nanoseconds to achieve the same result. This is too much exposure to your skin and is likely to cause damage to the superficial layers resulting in (you guessed it) unwanted scarring. Our Q-switch laser is the safest way to perform tattoo removal treatment ensuring your precious skin returns to normal. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

We’re not going to lie to you. There is certainly some element of discomfort. But most people measure it equally to getting a tattoo, which you already know all about. The good news is that tattoo removal treatments are lightyears faster than getting a tattoo, so any discomfort you experience is short lived. We want the process to be as comfortable and pain-free as possible, so we simultaneously operate the Zimmer Cryo 6 Air Cooling System which dramatically reduces heat, swelling and inflammation by expelling a continuous flow of ice-cold air straight onto the treatment area. We think it’s pretty darn cool (pardon the pun). In addition to this we also having numbing cream available which we will discuss at your consultation.

Routine aftercare is typically required for 1-2 weeks post-treatment to reduce the chance of infection and maximize your results. Aftercare is fairly straight forward and mostly involves keeping the treatment area clean and moisturised (similar to when you get a tattoo). Detailed aftercare instructions will be provided following your first treatment with us.