What to Expect During Your Tattoo Removal Journey
Your Initial Consultation
Every tattoo removal journey at House of Aesthetics London begins with a comprehensive free consultation. During this appointment, our experienced practitioners will assess your tattoo, discuss your goals, and provide an honest evaluation of what can be achieved. We’ll examine factors such as the size, colour, age, and location of your tattoo, as well as your skin type and medical history.
This consultation is your opportunity to ask questions and ensure you’re comfortable with the treatment plan before committing. We believe in complete transparency about expected outcomes, the number of sessions likely required, and realistic timelines. We’ll never make promises we can’t keep—our goal is to ensure you feel informed and confident about your decision.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
On average, most people require between six and ten treatment sessions for substantial or complete tattoo removal, though this can vary considerably. Smaller, simpler tattoos with black ink may clear in fewer sessions, whilst larger, multicoloured, or professionally applied tattoos may require more. Sessions are typically spaced six to eight weeks apart to allow your skin to heal and your body to process the fragmented ink.
If you’re seeking tattoo fading for a cover-up rather than complete removal, you may need fewer sessions—often just two to four treatments can lighten a tattoo sufficiently for your tattoo artist to work over it with a new design.
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
Honesty is important here: laser tattoo removal does involve some discomfort. Most people describe the sensation as similar to an elastic band being snapped against the skin, or compare it to the feeling of getting the tattoo in the first place—though treatment sessions are typically much shorter than tattooing sessions.
We take patient comfort seriously and offer numbing cream that can be applied before treatment to minimise discomfort. Modern laser systems also feature built-in cooling technology that helps protect the skin and reduce sensation during treatment. Most sessions last between 10 and 30 minutes depending on the size of the tattoo, making the discomfort relatively brief.
Immediately After Treatment
Immediately following your laser session, you can expect some redness, swelling, and tenderness in the treated area, similar to the feeling of mild sunburn. This is completely normal and indicates that the treatment has been effective. Some people also experience temporary blistering or scabbing, which is part of the natural healing process.
We’ll apply a soothing dressing to the treated area and provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to take home. Most people can return to their normal activities immediately, though you may want to plan treatment around any important events as the treated area will need time to heal.
Tattoo Removal Costs
Tattoo removal costs can vary depending on several factors including the size of the tattoo its colours the depth of the ink and the number of sessions required. Professional laser treatments are priced per session and larger or more complex tattoos usually require multiple visits to achieve noticeable fading. A personalised consultation is the best way to understand the expected cost as treatment plans are tailored to each individual tattoo and skin type.
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