A consultation and patch test must be carried out at least 48 hours before any laser tattoo removal sessions. This ensures your skin is suitable for treatment and allows us to tailor the process to your individual needs.

You can easily book your consultation and patch test via the “Book Now” button on our website. Once complete, your practitioner will create a personalised treatment plan and arrange your first session.

Laser tattoo removal works by delivering short, high-intensity pulses of light into the skin using our Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The light energy is absorbed by the tattoo pigment, causing the ink particles to shatter into tiny fragments.

Over the following weeks, your body’s natural immune system gently flushes away these broken-down particles, gradually fading the tattoo with each session.

This advanced technology precisely targets the ink without damaging the surrounding skin, making it one of the safest and most effective methods for permanent tattoo removal.

The number of sessions needed depends on several factors, including the size, colour, age, and depth of the tattoo, as well as your skin type and how your body responds to treatment.

On average, most clients require between 6 and 15 sessions, spaced 6 to 12 weeks apart, to achieve optimal fading or complete removal.

During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your tattoo and provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your goals and skin’s response. Patience is key — with each session, the tattoo will continue to fade safely and progressively.

Some mild discomfort is expected during laser tattoo removal. Most clients describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin or a series of quick, sharp pinpricks.

Because strong laser energy is required to break down the ink particles, it’s normal to experience temporary warmth or redness immediately after treatment. At You & Improved, we use an ice pack during each session to soothe the skin and minimise discomfort.

Following your laser tattoo removal session, you may experience redness, slight swelling, or warmth in the treated area — similar to mild sunburn. This is completely normal and usually settles within a few hours to a couple of days.

As the skin heals, a light scab or frosting effect may appear over the treated tattoo. It’s important to avoid picking or scratching the area to allow proper healing and prevent scarring.

Your practitioner will provide full aftercare instructions and review your progress at each session to ensure safe, effective fading with every treatment.

Yes — our Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is designed to safely and effectively treat both black and coloured tattoos.

Black ink typically responds the quickest, as it absorbs laser energy more efficiently. Coloured pigments, such as reds, blues, and greens, can take a little longer to fade, as each colour absorbs light differently.

During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your tattoo’s colours and create a tailored treatment plan to achieve the best possible results for your specific ink type and skin tone.