In general the procedure isn’t painful at all, although it can be somewhat noisy. The skin inside the ear canal is sensitive so it’s important to stay still when asked to do so.

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Q: Can I have tattoo removal if I have a sun tan?

Best results are achieved if you have no sun tan as melanin within the skin can create extra heat within the ink when laser it and cause burns.

Q: How many treatments will I need?

This varies from client to client due to the type of ink that has been used, how deep the tattoo it is in the skin, how the client absorbs the laser and healing time. Usually it can be around 6 -10 treatments.

Q: Does tattoo removal hurt?

The laser creates heat to break down the ink, so yes it creates a hot sensation on the skin, some clients explain the feeling like being flicked with an electric band, this soon subsides following treatment.

Q: Do I need to grow my hair ready for my appointment?

Please don't grow my hair ready for my appointment like you would do with waxing hair. When you're getting ready for your laser hair removal procedure, make sure you shave the night before your treatment. The reason for this precaution is simple – you want to remove as much hair as possible so that it doesn't absorb most of the laser's energy.

Q: What do I need to do before my appointment?

24 hours before your appointment you must shave, trim or use hair removal cream. You can shave as often as you need to between treatments but no waxing as the root has to be attached to the blood supply for the laser to work.