Picosecond Tattoo Removal
Advanced picosecond laser technology is used to target unwanted tattoo pigment, whether you're looking for complete removal or simply fading in preparation for a cover up. Pico also fades blue and green inks which are difficult with other machines.
What is Picosecond technology?
Picosecond laser technology delivers ultra short pulses of laser energy measured in trillionths of a second. These rapid pulses break down tattoo pigment into tiny particles which the body gradually clears over time. This allows the ink to be precisely targeted without thermal damage to the surrounding skin.
This is different to the nanosecond machines that many clinics have as it breaks down the ink into much smaller particles .
What colours can it remove?
Not all tattoo colours respond to the same wavelength of laser light. Our Pico laser uses multiple wavelengths, allowing us to target a wider range of colours.
1064nm is commonly used for darker colours such as black and dark blues, while 532nm is suited to reds, oranges and other warm tones. 755nm provides an additional option for pigments that can be more challenging such as blue and green which are held in the skin differently. This extra wavelength is what sets Picosecond lasers apart from the others.
How many sessions will it take?
Unfortunately its impossible to predict as theres so many factors that make a fade successful. Depth and type of ink, scarring from the tattoo and your body's immune system all need to be taken into consideration. This is why we do not offer packages for our tattoo removal service.
What is the recovery like?
Full aftercare instructions are given at the appointment but scabbing and blistering are common. Care needs to be given to the skin, especially in the first few days to keep symptoms to a minimum. If the aftercare is followed correctly there are rarely any long term issues from Picosecond tattoo removal.
IPL Laser Hair Removal
IPL (intense pulsed light) uses controlled pulses of light which are absorbed by the pigment in the hair. This light is converted into heat, targeting the follicle and helping to reduce future hair growth. As body hair grows in different phases, a course of at least 6 treatments is required for the best results.
What to expect
During treatment you may feel a brief warm or snapping sensation, with mild redness afterwards. Over the following weeks, treated hairs gradually shed and regrowth becomes finer and more sparse as your course progresses. Full aftercare instructions will be given and optimum results require sessions every 4 weeks.
Skin pigmentation
Pico lasers can also be used to improve the appearance of certain benign pigmentation concerns, including sun spots, age spots, freckles and uneven pigmentation.
Treatment is tailored to your individual skin type and a patch test is required before any treatment can begin.
Any new, changing, raised or suspicious pigmented lesions will not be treated and should first be assessed by an appropriate medical professional.
