Tattoo removal
Treatment Time
15-60 minutes
Numbing
Often Preferred
Discomfort
Moderate
Recovery Time
0-1 day
Service Overview
We understand that tattoos that were once a good idea might become things you no long want to live with. Most tattoos can be removed with a pigment laser, with minimal risk of complications or scarring. Multiple treatments are required, at least a month apart. While tattoo removal is often very effective, the number of treatments required can vary greatly, depending on the ink used, your skin and your body’s response to the treatment, all of which can only be understood after the first few treatments.We can treat any type of tattoo, including cosmetic tattoos, almost anywhere on the body.
What To Expect
Our clinicians will review your tattoo in a free consult, and provide you with an estimate of required treatments and cost per treatment. However, the actual number of treatments your tattoo will require may vary and cannot be predicted.Skin will be numbed before treatment, for an hour, and treatment time will vary depending on the size of the area being treated. Commonly, treatment may take 15-60 minutes.
How To Prepare
Please avoid unprotected sun exposure and fake tanning products for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to treatment. Do not wear contact lenses, valuable jewellery or make-up to the clinic on the day of treatment, including lipstick and mascara. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Aftercare
Immediately after treatment, you’ll be given an ice pack to apply to the treated area, which will soothe the skin and help reduce swelling. It’s recommended that ice packs be applied for up to 10 minutes, every hour or two, for the rest of the day of treatment. It’s advisable to sleep with your head elevated, if your face has been treated, to limit swelling. You can shower/bathe as normal, using your usual products. Make up can be worn as usual, but avoid applying perfume to treated areas. Vaseline can be applied 2-3 times a day, for 3 days, to assist with healing.Alcohol, strenuous exercise and activity should be avoided for the rest of the day of treatment. SPF 50+ sunscreen should be regularly applied to the treated area until the skin has fully healed. Treated skin should also be covered, or a hat should be worn in the sun.
The Benefits
- Results of laser tattoo removal are the best of available options
- Low risk of scarring
- Treatment administered by highly trained nurses
- Medical pain killers are available, if required
- Minimal impact on daily activity
Before and After
FAQs
What does tattoo removal treatment feel like?
The sensation of the laser varies from patient to patient and can depend on the area being treated and darkness of the lesion. For most people, it feels like being flicked by an elastic band. We apply numbing cream for an hour before treatment, and other analgesia can be administered, if required. Our goal is for patients to feel little discomfort during their treatment.
What is the cost of tattoo removal treatment?
You will initially be seen by our cosmetic physician or nurse who will advise on the best laser to treat your tattoo and approximate number of treatments required. The cost of your treatment is dependent on the area being treated and will involve multiple treatments. Prices start at $180 per treatment of a 1cm sized tattoo.
What are the possible risks of tattoo removal treatment?
As with any laser treatment, some risk does exist, though lasers are considered very safe treatments for skin conditions.
- Post treatment discomfort, much like the sensation of a mild sunburn tingle, redness and oedema (swelling) are not uncommon. This is normal and temporary.
- Hypo-pigmentation (fading of the colour of skin). This is very uncommon.
- Hyper-pigmentation (darkening of the colour of the skin). May occur in darker skin types. The dermatologist will consider whether this is a risk for your skin during your consult.
- Blisters. Very uncommon.
- Infection. Very rare.
- Scarring. Extremely rare.
Love the skin you’re in
At Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic, we’re committed to providing the most effective treatments for your skin, with the utmost safety, for the whole family. That’s why the first step of every treatment is a review by our dermatologist, Dr Terence Poon. Make your appointment today to love the skin you’re in.
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