Affordable Tattoo Removal
ZAP
www.zaptat.co.uk
Many people have tattoos they no longer like due to fashion changes, aged tattoos and even ex partners names!
Lase tattoo removal is ideal to remove or lighten these tattoos. Most of our clients opt just a few treatments so they can have a new tattoo put in the area.
Prices start from £35 per treatment.
Some questions we get asked:
What type of laser do you use?
We use a soild state Q-switched KTP/YAG laser, this type of laser delivers the energy quickly and allows for the best results for removal.
How does the laser work on tattoos?
This particular laser produces a very high power in quick pulses. The light energy produced passes through normally pigmented skin and targets the pigment on the tattoo deep in the fermis layer. As the ink absorbs this light energy, it breaks down into smaller particles which is the evcuated from the body through normal immune response. As the ink particles are removed, the tattoo begins to fade.
Is the tattoo removal laser dangerous?
Tattoo removal lasers are very safe for use when used by a trained laser operator with proper safety equipment. (goggles to protect the eyes).
Does it hurt?
Lasers will cause some discomfort and it is usual to expericence a small amount of pain in the area during treatment (like after having a tattoo). The laser pulses have been likened to having your skin "pinged" with an elastic band, his is usually tolerated by most people without any anaesthetic, although a topical anaesthetic cream can be applied to the area before treatment, this will be covered in your consultation and your patch test will give you an idea of what you will expericence during treatment.
Can i have just part of my tattoo removed?
Yes. our lasers are very accurate. We can take the face off your pin-up girl to have it redone. We can take just the name off a tattoo design.
Can we remove all colours?
No. laser tattoo removal works best on tattoos of black ink that was applied to fair skin. As the laser is attracted to the darker areas, fair coloured skin gives a greater contrast allowing the laser to work more effectively.
Other colours can usually be removed sucessfully of lightened: brown, red, orange & purple.
Will my tattoo be completely removed?
Possibly, modern lasers can give fantastic results but there are no guaranetees. Sometimes the total elimination of the tattoo is not possible despite the use of the most advanced tattoo removal equipment.
How long does the treatment take?
The treatment can take between 3-40 minutes, longer sessions could cause too much trauma to the skin so are not recommended, this means that larger tattoos need to be treated in several sittings. These sessions will be between 4-6 weeks apart. Sometimes 8 weeks can be needed depending on your body's capablities to dispel the ink and skin healing.
How much does it cost?
At zap we have made a pricing structure that is fair and affortable to suit every indivual. You may actually be suprised at how affortable it is. Our starting price is £35.
The price depends on size of the tattoo, single or multiple colours, the pigment colours used, and whether the tattoo was carried out by a professional or an amateur. As the tattoo fades away, the price and size of the tattoo will normally reduce.
We will be able to give you a full quote during your free consulation. There is a surcharge if a patch test is required.
Am i suitable for treatment?
Certain medical conditions & medications could make exposure to the laser treatment problematic to you. We will not treat pregnant women or anyone under 18.
What are possible side effects?
Most side effects of laser procedures are temporary. Normally symptoms will subside within a week. The most common symtoms is localised swelling and red-ness and some blistering.
