Tattoo Removal
A non-invasive, low to no downtime laser treatment
Discover the power of PicoWay, the advanced tattoo removal solution that offers a faster, gentler, and highly effective way to erase unwanted tattoos working from the inside out.
Using innovative picosecond laser technology, PicoWay delivers ultra-precise energy bursts to break down tattoo ink into tiny particles, which are then naturally eliminated by your body and leaving the outlet layer of the skin intact.
This cutting-edge treatment is suitable for all skin types and works on a wide range of colours, even stubborn ones, with minimal discomfort and downtime. Whether you're looking to fade or completely remove a tattoo, PicoWay ensures remarkable results while prioritising your skin's health and beauty.
The PicoWay laser uses a photoacoustic, rather than a photothermal effect, which means the skin doesn't overheat and lead to long downtime. PicoWay laser users typically have low to no downtime after treatment.
Over a series of brief treatments, the PicoWay laser can eliminate most tattoos.
What you can expect
At your consultation, we will discuss when and how often you should receive treatments for your tattoo. In most cases they are spaced about 6 to 16 weeks apart.
Low to no downtime
When you come in for a PicoWay laser treatment a topical anaesthetic cream or local injection may be given to enhance comfort, but you may opt out of this step. In clinical studies, the majority of patients reported mild to no discomfort. The most common immediate side effects included mild redness and swelling. Contact us about any pre-or post treatment care.
A full consultation is required for Laser/E-light/SHR treatment - patch test required.
PRE-TREATMENT ADVICE FOR LASER SKIN TREATMENTS
- Client must stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds, self-tanning, tanning drops, or tinting moisturisers for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the treatment (more if required for the skin to return to its natural colour)
- Do not apply perfumes, deodorants, make-up, aromatherapy oils or any perfumed products to the are to be treated for 24hrs prior to the treatment
- Do not use Retin A, Retinol, high content vitamin A cosmeceuticals (Environ), photosensitive medications, steroids 2 weeks before and after the treatment
Photosensitising substances can be anti-histamines, anti-depressants, steroids including asthma inhalers, iron tablets, essential oils applied topically, herbal teas (St. John's wort, calendula, horsetail, pansy, slimming teas, psoralens in herbs).
- Do not take vitamin A 7-10 days prior to the treatment
- Please make your therapist aware of any medication or herbal creams, oils and supplements you are using the day of your consultation and if any changes, the day of your treatment.
- Avoid any procedure that may irrited the treatment area, do not wax, tweeze, pluck within minimum 2 weeks before commencing treatments.
- Hair removal cream can be used 2 weeks before the treatment.
- Shave the area to be treated within 24hrs before the treatment.
AFTERCARE ADVICE POST LASER SKIN TREATMENTS
- Do not wet the area for 3-5 days - use alcohol free disinfectant if needed (Octanisept)
- Use soothing gels (Bepanthen) twice per day in the area or aloe vera
- Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks and always wear a high factor sun protection cream – SPF 50 – after the treatment
- Do not use fake tan, sunbeds, tanning drops, gradual tanners until the treated area is completely healed – IMPORTANT: Before the next treatment is carried out fake tan should not be applied for a minimum of 10 days prior to the treatment, or longer is needed
- Keep the area free from deodorants, make up, aromatherapy oils or perfumed products
- Avoid hot baths, showers, heat treatments (sauna, steam rooms, heavily chlorinated swimming pools and hot tubes) until fully healed
- Avoid intense exercise for 3-5 days
- Do not put Ice directly onto the skin’s surface as a freezer burn may occur
- Wear loose clothing to avoid friction (including underwear) on the treated areas
- Contact the clinic if excessive blistering, crusting or swelling in the treatment are is experienced
- Keep the body cool, sip cold drinks, do not sit in front of a fireplace or use excessive heating in the car
- Avoid stimulants, alcohol, spicy foods, cigarettes, caffeine
- Avoid scrubs, AHA’s, BHA’s, retinol, etc for 72hrs after the treatment or until healed
- Botox or fillers treatment can be carried minimum 7 days after the treatment
- Other cosmetic procedures after area fully healed – always inform your therapist of previous treatments
- Do not pick at the treated area
