Tattoo Removal Glasgow
An unwanted tattoo does not have to be permanent. Ever Clinic provides professional Tattoo Removal in Glasgow using the Lutronic PicoPlus laser, with treatment planned around the size, colour, age and depth of your tattoo.
You may want to fade an existing tattoo before a cover-up or work towards removing it as fully as possible. Either way, laser tattoo removal is a gradual process. The number of sessions and level of clearance vary from person to person, so your treatment plan is based on the tattoo itself rather than a fixed promise of results.
How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
Tattoo ink sits beneath the surface of the skin in particles that are too large for the body to clear easily. Laser tattoo removal uses short pulses of energy targeted at these pigment particles. The laser breaks the pigment into smaller fragments, which the body can gradually process over time.
Ever Clinic uses the Lutronic PicoPlus system for Tattoo Removal in Glasgow. PicoPlus delivers very short picosecond pulses and offers four wavelengths, allowing different ink colours to be targeted with the wavelength most suited to the pigment.
Black and dark inks often respond well to laser treatment, while colours such as green, blue, red, yellow and orange may require different wavelengths. White, cream, UV and metallic pigments are not considered removable with Ever Clinic’s current laser approach.
Tattoo Fading or Full Removal
Not everyone wants the same endpoint. Some people want an old tattoo significantly faded so a tattoo artist has more freedom with a cover-up. Others want to remove as much visible pigment as possible.
Both options can be discussed before treatment. Fading for a cover-up may require fewer sessions than pursuing maximum clearance, depending on the tattoo and the amount of fading your tattoo artist needs.
It is important to have realistic expectations. Some tattoos can clear very well, but complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Ink formulation, colour, tattoo depth, location, age and previous treatment can all affect how the pigment responds.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Laser tattoo removal normally requires a course of treatments rather than one appointment. Ever Clinic’s current pricing information lists PicoPlus tattoo removal as typically requiring between 1 and 8 sessions, while the treatment page notes that many tattoos require around 4 to 8 sessions.
Your own course may differ. Sessions need to be spaced apart to allow the treated skin to recover and the body time to process fragmented pigment.
A useful priority is not simply trying to remove a tattoo in the fewest possible appointments. Appropriate settings, recovery time and how your skin responds all matter when planning safe treatment.
What to Expect From Treatment
Laser tattoo removal can be uncomfortable. Sensation varies depending on the area being treated and the individual, and Ever Clinic can discuss options used to make treatment more manageable.
Immediately afterwards, the treated area may appear white or frosted for a short period. Redness, swelling, bruising or blistering can also occur. Changes in skin pigmentation and scarring are possible risks of laser treatment, although your individual risk depends on factors including your skin and the tattoo.
You will receive advice on caring for the area following treatment. Protecting the skin and following aftercare instructions is important throughout your course.
Why Choose Ever Clinic for Tattoo Removal in Glasgow?
Ever Clinic is a laser and skin clinic based in Glasgow city centre and led by Medical Director Dr Cormac Convery. The clinic uses the Lutronic PicoPlus for tattoo removal and has access to multiple wavelengths for treating a broad range of tattoo pigments.
The focus is on assessing the tattoo first and planning treatment around its individual characteristics. This is especially important with multicoloured tattoos or pigments that may respond unpredictably to laser energy.
If you want to learn more about the clinic and its practitioners, you can meet the Ever Clinic team.
Tattoo Removal Prices in Glasgow
Ever Clinic’s current price list sets PicoPlus tattoo removal prices according to the size of the treatment area:
- 2cm x 2cm: £75
- 5cm x 5cm: £130
- 10cm x 10cm: £180
- 20cm x 20cm: £250
- Sleeves: £450
- Semi-permanent makeup: £120
The final treatment course will depend on your tattoo and how it responds over successive sessions. You can also view Ever Clinic’s current treatment prices before booking.
Book Tattoo Removal in Glasgow
If you are ready to fade an unwanted tattoo or explore complete removal, start with an assessment at Ever Clinic.
Visit Suite 4D, 227 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DA, or contact Ever Clinic to ask about Tattoo Removal in Glasgow and arrange an appointment. You can also call 0141 266 0118 or email bookings@everclinic.co.uk.
Why PicoPlus?
PicoPlus laser offers the fastest, safest and most effective laster tattoo removal in the world. Its unprecedented innovation enables it to shatter even the hardest to treat tattoos.
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How it Works
Creating an intense “photoacoustic” impact in trillionths of a second, PicoPlus uses 4 different wavelengths to specifically target the tattoo pigment for better clearance in fewer treatments. The lack of thermal effect helps to avoid damage and scarring of the skin.
The 1064nm wavelength targets black and blue tattoo inks, while the 532nm wavelength offers effective treatment of red, yellow and orange inks. 660nm wavelength is effective in targeting stubborn green and violet ink and 595nm may be required for more challenging blue inks.
PicoPlus has highest peak power available and can treat all kinds of tattoos and colours faster and easier than Q- Switched Lasers and other Pico lasers.
How many treatments are required?
Most tattoos can be considerably diminished and many can be completely removed. For most tattoos a course of 4-8 sessions is required with at least 6 weeks between each treatment. The number of treatments will depend on the age, size, colour and location of the tattoo as well as the type and depth of the ink pigment.
Is it painful?
Laser tattoo removal typically involves some level of discomfort. Most people report that it is comparable to having a tattoo applied. With the shortest pulse duration, PicoPlus operates with less discomfort and lower risk of side effects. Skin numbing can be used to reduce pain. This can involve cold air, ice pack or topical cream such as EMLA cream.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects can be expected after treatment but these are temporary. There is an immediate whitening of the area treated which typically lasts for several minutes. Short term effects can include reddening, bruising and / or blistering. Patients receive pre- and post-care instructions prior to treatment.
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