Tattoo Removal Melbourne

Results vary between individuals. Your clinician gives you a realistic plan up front, so you know what to expect before you begin.

How Laser Tattoo Removal Works

Tattoo ink sits deep in your skin. Your body can't easily shift it on its own. A pico laser can.

Here's the short version:

• Ultra-short pulses. Picosecond (pico) laser pulses are absorbed by the tattoo pigment.
• Shatter, don't scorch. The rapid pressure effect breaks ink into microscopic fragments.
• Your body does the clearing. Your immune system gradually carries those fragments away.
• Time between visits. We space sessions carefully so your body can clear ink between appointments.

The result is a tattoo that fades session by session. How far it fades depends on you and your ink. Every tattoo is different.

Colour Tattoo Removal: The Right Wavelength for Each Shade

Different ink colours absorb different light. That's why we match the laser wavelength (the colour of light the laser uses) to your tattoo.

• 1064nm: for black and deeper pigment.
• 532nm: for red, orange and warmer tones.
• 755nm: for green and blue.

So what's the catch? Be upfront about it: green, blue and bright colours can need more sessions than black ink. Some colours may not clear fully, even with the right wavelength. Others may fade a lot but leave a faint trace.

That's why we plan colour tattoo removal carefully. Your clinician will look at each colour in your design and explain what's realistic for each.

Cosmetic Tattoo and Eyebrow Tattoo Removal

Unhappy with your brows, lip liner or eyeliner? Cosmetic tattoo removal is a popular reason people see us. Common reasons include ink that has changed colour, shapes you no longer like, or a first step before a fresh start elsewhere.

To be clear: we remove and lighten cosmetic tattoos. We don't apply them.

Eyebrow tattoo removal needs a gentle, careful hand. The area is delicate and sits close to your eyes. Your clinician will assess your brow ink, skin and goals, then plan treatment with that in mind.

Want the full picture? See our cosmetic tattoo and eyebrow lightening page. You can also check a real eyebrow tattoo lightening result in our before and after gallery. Results vary, so treat it as an example, not a promise.

Fade for a Cover-Up, or Aim for Full Removal

Two goals. Two different plans.

• Fading for a cover-up. Lightening an old tattoo can give your tattoo artist more room to work with. Often that takes fewer sessions than aiming for full removal. Chat with your artist about how light they'd like it.
• Full removal. This is a longer journey, and not every tattoo will clear completely. Ink depth, colour and skin type all play a part.

Tell us your goal at your consult. We'll shape the plan around it.

How Many Sessions, and How Far Apart?

We can't give you a fixed number. Anyone who does is guessing.

What shapes your plan:

• Ink depth. Deeper ink usually takes longer.
• Colour. Black often responds differently to green, blue or bright shades.
• Age of the tattoo. Older tattoos can behave differently from newer ones.
• Placement. Areas of the body respond differently.
• Skin type. It affects settings and pacing.
• Tattoo size. Treatment time depends on how big the tattoo is.

Sessions are spaced out, usually several weeks apart, so your body can clear the ink between visits. Your clinician sets the timing for you and reviews your progress as you go.