Laser Tattoo Removal in Canberra
Whether you want to fade a tattoo for a cover-up or remove it altogether, laser tattoo removal at Skin Wellness Academy in Canberra starts with a patch test and a plan made for your tattoo and your skin.
What is laser tattoo removal?
Our Alma Harmony XL Pro Q-switched Nd:YAG laser breaks up tattoo ink in the skin, and the ink fades gradually as your body flushes the particles away. The 1064 nm wavelength targets darker inks (black, blue and green), and the 532 nm wavelength targets brighter inks (red, orange and yellow).
Who it suits
Laser tattoo removal may suit you if you:
- Want to remove a tattoo completely.
- Want to fade a tattoo before a cover-up.
- Have dark or brightly coloured inks.
Your clinician will assess your tattoo and skin at your patch test appointment.
What to expect
- Patch test: all tattoo removal clients start with a patch test appointment, so your clinician can check how your skin and ink respond.
- Treatment sessions: your clinician treats the tattoo with the appropriate wavelength for the ink colours.
- Fading: between sessions, your body gradually flushes away the ink particles.
Removal takes a series of sessions. How many you need depends on your tattoo, and your clinician will advise.
Concerns it can help
Tattoo removal isn't linked to one of our skin-concern pages. If you're also concerned about pigmentation or scarring, raise it at your consultation.
Aftercare
After treatment, the area may temporarily frost, and redness, swelling or scabbing may occur. Follow your clinician's aftercare instructions to support healing between sessions.
Our approach
Every treatment at Skin Wellness Academy is part of the Skin Transformation System, our four-phase framework for holistic and clinical skin care. It integrates the best of Western scientific research, Eastern medicine and integrative wellness philosophy. It also looks at your biology, behaviour, goals and habitat to find the root causes of your skin concerns.
You're not just another patient in a clinic. Our dermal clinicians guide you through each phase of your skin journey:
- Strategy: understand your skin, history, lifestyle and goals.
- Rebuild: restore skin barrier, strength and healthy function.
- Regenerate: stimulate healthy cellular renewal.
- Maintain: protect results and age gracefully.
The strongest treatment is not always the best treatment. The right treatment is the one your skin is ready to use well. That's why all new clients begin with a Skin Strategy Session. Until we've properly assessed you and your skin, we can't recommend the best products, routine or treatments for you.
FAQs
Do I need a patch test?
Yes. All tattoo removal starts with a patch test appointment.
Can coloured tattoos be removed?
We use wavelengths for both dark and bright inks.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your tattoo. Your clinician will advise after your patch test.
Where is the clinic?
Our clinic is at G1/5 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, and is by appointment only. Not in Canberra? Start with an online consultation.
How much does it cost?
See current prices on our Phorest booking page.