Type
Laser
Duration
30 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Medical consultation and tattoo colour/depth assessment
- Q-switched alexandrite laser treatment of the tattoo area
- Post-treatment wound care dressing and aftercare instructions
Tattoo removal at Esthé Laser Clinic uses a Q-switched alexandrite laser — one of the most effective systems for shattering black, dark blue, and green tattoo inks into particles small enough for the immune system to clear. The Q-switched mechanism delivers extremely short, high-peak-power pulses (nanosecond duration) that create a photoacoustic shockwave inside the ink particle rather than a thermal effect — this shatters the pigment without burning the surrounding dermis. Each session fragments a portion of the ink; the body's lymphatic system clears the debris over the following 6–8 weeks, and successive sessions address the remaining pigment. Most professional tattoos require 6–12 sessions depending on ink density, depth, age, and colour. Consultations are recommended before booking to assess the tattoo and provide a realistic session estimate.
About this treatment
Laser tattoo removal works through the principle of selective photothermolysis applied to exogenous pigment particles — the ink aggregates that a tattooing needle deposits into the dermis at 1–4 mm depth. Standard tattoo inks are metallic salt compounds, carbon particles, or organic dyes that are too large for the immune system's macrophages to phagocytose and clear. A laser pulse that is precisely tuned to the ink's absorption wavelength and delivered in…
At Esthé Laser Clinic, the Q-switched alexandrite laser operates at 755 nm — a wavelength absorbed by black, dark brown, and dark blue-green inks. The Q-switched delivery mechanism stores energy in the laser cavity and releases it in a single extremely short pulse (typically 50–100 nanoseconds), creating a peak power output far higher than a continuous-wave laser of the same average energy. This pulse duration is shorter than the thermal relaxation time…
The clinical outcome depends heavily on several factors. Professional tattoos are placed at greater depth with higher ink density than amateur or cosmetic tattoos, and typically require more sessions. Older tattoos have already undergone some spontaneous macrophage-mediated fading and may clear faster than newer, ink-dense work. Tattoo location matters: the lymphatic drainage in the chest and trunk is faster than in the distal extremities (hands, feet),…
Good to know
- Laser
- Q-switched alexandrite — 755 nm
- Best for
- Black, dark blue, dark green inks
- Sessions
- Typically 6–12 at 6–8 week intervals
- Mechanism
- Photoacoustic shattering — not thermal burning
- Medical oversight
- Performed under physician supervision
Who is this for?
Unwanted professional or amateur tattoos, dark-ink tattoos, clients seeking partial fading for cover-up work, cosmetic tattoos
Preparation required
No tanning or self-tanner 4 weeks before. Stop blood-thinners 10 days prior. No active skin infection in the area. Shave thick body hair over a large tattoo area.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
The clinic was founded by MUDr. Hana Raková, a dermatologist recognised as a pioneer of laser dermatology in the Czech Republic, with over 20 years of laser and aesthetic medicine practice. Clinical treatments including Botox injections and medical laser procedures are performed exclusively by qualified medical staff. The team holds certifications relevant to Candela laser platforms (V-Beam Perfecta, SMOOTHBEAM) and…
Languages: cs, en, de
What clients say
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"{"author":"Google reviewer","text":"Microneedling at Esthé really improved the texture of my skin. Healing was as they described — a few days of redness and then smooth skin. Very happy with the clinic and the expertise of the staff.","source":"google"}"
Treatment highlights
- Medical consultation and tattoo colour/depth assessment
- Q-switched alexandrite laser treatment of the tattoo area
+1 more item in What's included
From 2,500 Kč per session. Final pricing depends on the tattoo size, ink density, and colour range. Black and dark blue tattoos respond fastest; multi-colour tattoos may require additional sessions for non-black inks. Most tattoos require 6–12 sessions at 6–8 week intervals.