Tattoo removal is a journey, and we are here to guide you through it step by step. It is important to remember that for a safe and successful treatment, we need the right equipment providing advanced technological solutions, time – as it is a long-term process – and smooth cooperation between the specialist and the client. Our premium picosecond laser from Candela does an amazing job, but even the best technology needs your support. The success of a safe and effective therapy lies in the details, from the moment you plan your first visit to the complete removal and full healing of the skin.
Let’s start from the beginning: preparing for the treatment.
This is crucial for your safety. For 2–4 weeks before your appointment, avoid sun tanning and exposing the treatment area to UV rays, do not use self-tanners or bronzing lotions, and discontinue retinoids, peelings, and strong acids. Additionally, do not undergo any irritating treatments in the target area. For 24–48 hours before the procedure, avoid alcohol consumption, limit intense physical exercise, do not irritate the skin, and do not apply body lotions, oils, or heavy creams to the treatment site. If the tattoo is located on a hairy part of the body, shave it safely to minimize skin irritation. If the tattoo is near the eye area, do not wear contact lenses on the day of the procedure and do not wear makeup.
What does the laser tattoo removal treatment look like?
At the beginning of your visit, a short consultation awaits you, during which we will rule out all contraindications, calmly discuss the entire process, and answer all your questions. Additionally, you will receive post-treatment recommendations from us, we will tell you about the most important aspects on-site, and we will try to find solutions to make it as comfortable for you as possible.
Once on-site, you will make yourself comfortable on our treatment table, and we will prepare your skin. In the meantime, feel free to ask us whatever you like—this is your time to spend without unnecessary stress and with a sense of confidence about the procedure. We will give you protective goggles, and we will start with a few test shots to give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the sensation. You can expect feelings similar to being snapped with a rubber band, but most of all, the loud pop of the laser shot. This is our acoustic wave, which breaks down the tattoo pigment into a fine mist, allowing your immune cells to remove it from the body.
What does the healing process and skin reaction look like after the laser?
After the treatment, we will tell you about proper aftercare, recommend specific products, and adapt them to your lifestyle. The most important thing is cleanliness—for the first week after the procedure, avoid bodies of water and extra heating, so saunas and hot baths are also out of the question. For 3–4 weeks after the treatment, be careful with the sun; depending on its location, cover the treated area with clothing or apply a dressing—we will show you how to do this on-site.
The skin may be swollen after the procedure—don’t worry, this is a normal tissue reaction to inflammation. Additionally, there may be a feeling of skin tightness and dryness; we will recommend a cream or ointment for this, which should be applied at least once a day. If scabs appear, absolutely do not scratch them, and do not puncture any blisters.
Directly after the session, you can expect two reactions from the tattoo. First, the tattoo may whiten intensely (the frosting effect) and then rapidly darken. It will seem darker to you than it was before—don’t worry, this is a correct reaction. You will notice the first more intense lightning of the tattoo 3–4 weeks after the treatment day. Throughout the entire post-treatment break, moisturizing the skin is extremely important so that future treatments can be performed safely.
As you can see, the whole process is not that scary, and if you have any questions, book a free consultation with us 🙂
