Laser Tattoo Removal (Picocare 450)

Laser tattoo removal with the Picocare 450 picosecond laser, which delivers ultra-short pulses that shatter tattoo ink into tiny particles the body then clears. Picosecond technology is associated with effective fading across a range of ink colours, including some that older lasers struggle with. Pricing is by tattoo size and a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart is needed for full removal.

Laser tattoo removal at PROESTETICA uses the Picocare 450, a picosecond laser that emits extremely short, high-power pulses of light. These pulses are absorbed by the tattoo pigment and break it into very fine particles through a mainly photomechanical effect, which the body's immune system then gradually clears away. The picosecond pulse duration is associated with efficient shattering of ink — including some stubborn colours — while limiting heat to the surrounding skin compared with older nanosecond lasers. The area is cleansed and may be numbed before treatment; each session is relatively quick, with the skin reacting with a temporary whitening, then redness and possible mild swelling that settles over the following days. Because the body clears the fragmented ink over time, sessions are spaced several weeks apart, and complete removal usually takes a series of treatments — the number depending on the tattoo's size, age, depth, colours and your skin. Professional tattoos and certain colours typically need more sessions than older or amateur ones. Aftercare focuses on keeping the area clean, protected and out of the sun between sessions. The clinic prices treatment by tattoo size for both black and coloured ink and offers a discount on packages. Suitability, realistic expectations and the likely number of sessions are discussed beforehand, and treatment is avoided in pregnancy.