The questions people usually ask first.
If you are wondering about something before you book, there is a good chance someone else has asked Denny the same thing. These are the questions that come up most often.
Yes, you will feel it. Most people compare it to an elastic band flicking against the skin. The sensation varies depending on where the tattoo is and your own sensitivity, but sessions are short and a typical appointment is around 25 minutes.
Properly performed laser tattoo removal is designed to target tattoo pigment while protecting the surrounding skin. Skin response varies, which is why treatment spacing and aftercare matter. We will assess your skin and tattoo before treatment and explain any individual risk factors.
Many coloured inks can be treated, although different pigments respond differently and some colours can take longer than black ink. We will look at the colours in your tattoo during the consultation and explain what is realistic.
Yes. Full removal is not always necessary. Laser treatment can lighten an existing tattoo so your tattoo artist has more freedom when designing a cover up. The number of sessions depends on how much the tattoo needs to lighten.
At Unink, tattoo removal is priced by simple size bands. Small tattoos are £40 per session, medium £60, large £80 and extra large £100. A course of six costs the same as five sessions, which gives you one session free.
Most tattoos take 6 to 12 sessions. The exact number depends on factors including ink colour, tattoo age, pigment depth and your skin. Sessions are usually spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, so full removal normally takes place over many months.
Laser tattoo removal is an established treatment when carried out by a trained practitioner using appropriate equipment and protocols. Your consultation is there to check suitability, explain the process and make sure you understand the expected skin response and aftercare.