Kirsty Telling Why you need a patch test before laser tattoo removal No two tattoos—or skin types—are the same. Each tattoo you want removed needs it's own patch test. Factors such as skin tone, hair colour, and sensitivity levels can influence how the laser interacts ... 8 Oct 2025
Kirsty Telling Why might you want a tattoo removed? Every reason for removing or fading a tattoo with laser tattoo removal is personal and valid. Life doesn’t always stay the same. Whether tastes change, a relationship ends, or professional goals shift... 26 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling Why is my tattoo darker after laser? A tattoo may look darker or more vibrant after laser tattoo removal. Especially after the first couple of treatments. This is caused by the ink oxidising and breaking up. It is normal and means your t... 23 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling Laser tattoo removal aftercare Whether you want to remove a tattoo entirely or fade it for a cover up, aftercare is an important step in your treatment. Proper post-laser tattoo removal care can make a big difference in your recove... 15 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling What to expect after laser tattoo removal treatments Typical reactions after laser tattoo removal can last for a few minutes or for several days. Redness at the treatment site is nearly universal. It may look like you have sunburn. Swelling may occur ar... 13 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling I can taste pennies During laser tattoo removal it is common to have a metallic taste or smell in your mouth and nose. This is nothing to worry about. And is not heavy metals or ions being released in to your blood. It i... 12 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling What is skeeter syndrome? Skeeter syndrome is a severe allergic reaction to mosquito bites, specifically to mosquito saliva. It is much more than just an annoying itch. Skeeter syndrome can cause intense itching, large swellin... 11 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling What is red reaction? Red reaction is when tattoo ink, particularly red ink, causes an adverse reaction. You may have swelling, itching or pain in the specific area where ink is and it may take longer for this area of your... 9 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling What is frosting? When getting laser tattoo removal you may notice an immediate white/cloudy layer on the surface of the tattoo - especially with black tattoos. This is frosting. Frosting is caused by gas bubbles risin... 9 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling It’s Autumn It’s meteorological Autumn - shorts are being put away and sleeves are getting longer. No better time to book an appointment for laser tattoo removal and avoid that pesky sun.... 9 Sept 2025
Kirsty Telling What laser is that? We use a high-intensity Q-switched Nd: YAG (1064) & KTP (532nm) laser to remove tattoos and semi-permanent makeup. This means we can effectively treat blue, black, red and orange ink. We cannot curren... 9 Sept 2025