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How much does laser tattoo removal cost?

When it comes to the cost of a laser treatment, we determine pricing on more than just size per cm. We also look at the colour and density of ink in your tattoo.

Although this makes it difficult to provide an exact price before seeing your tattoo, it means we assess each tattoo and determine a price that’s subject to your exact treatment requirements. We choose to quote this way in order to give our clients the best possible price for their tattoo.

For example:

A tattoo that is just an outline will be cheaper than if it was fully coloured and saturated – less ink and less colour means a cheaper price.

We hope the following information gives you a better insight of what you may be charged for your laser tattoo removal treatment. Sending us an image of your tattoo is the best way to get an exact quote from us. You can do this via:


FRequently ASKED PRICING QUESTIONS

Why are fully saturated tattoos more expensive?

The more saturated your tattoo is – either with black & grey ink or colour, the more of an area the laser must run over opposed to just an outline of a tattoo. The time and energy of the laser is reflected in your pricing.

Why are coloured tattoos more expensive?

Laser tattoo removal machines work by targeting different colours of ink in the skin and shattering the particles small enough for your body to remove. Targeting different colours requires us to use multiple wavelengths and machines, making your treatment more expensive.

Do you price match?

Our pricing structure is based on many factors including, quality and maintenance of our lasers, training and qualifications of our staff. Not to forget the decade of knowledge and experience within the laser industry. It’s for these reasons we do not price match with other laser clinics. We are the only clinic is South Australia to offer both Cynosure Q-Switch & PicoSure technology. Cynosure is one of the world leading medical laser manufactures. Having both lasers gives us the upper hand when it comes to not only all colours but all depths of ink.

What are your payment options?

We accept cash and all major cards.

We know laser is a luxury service and to help ease the sting we also offer Afterpay & the option to ‘pay for 3 get the 4th free’. By paying for 3 laser treatments upfront we give you your 4th treatment for free. This special is not valid with any other offer/special.

Signing up to our mailing list via our website will also get you a sneaky $20 off your first treatment.

How many treatments do I need?

Generally we recommend between 2-4 treatments to fade for a cover up and between 6-12 treatments for a complete removal.

Click here for before & after results.

How long should I leave between treatments?

We recommend a minimum of 6 weeks between your laser treatments. This allows for adequate healing and fading to take place. However, the longer you leave between your treatments the more your tattoo will continue to fade.

 

It’s important we’re able to give our clients the best possible price, results and service when it comes to tattoo removal. This is why we offer no obligation consultations at both our Port Adelaide & Munno Para clinics. Understanding your specific treatment process and pricing gives you one more step in the right direction towards your laser journey. There is a non-refundable fee of $50 for our consultations which will be deducted from your treatment cost if you decide to go ahead with a laser treatment.

To book a consultation with our friendly Laser Technicians please contact us here.


What is the most effective laser for tattoo removal?

It’s important to know that different ink colours require different laser wavelengths to target and shatter the ink particles. This is the basic principle behind effective laser tattoo removal. A milti-coloured tattoo requires multiple wavelengths to target each colour.

Finding out which wavelength is right for your specific tattoo is a very important factor to consider when researching a tattoo removal clinic. The capabilities of each wavelength are different, and it's important your laser clinic has the tools to treat your tattoo in the most effective way. 

Now, before we lose you amongst all the scientific stuff, let’s break these wavelengths down:

Black ink can be treated with either 1064nm & 755nm

Red, orange, yellow & pink ink require 532nm

Green, blue, purple ink require 755nm

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*The number sequence indicates where this wavelength sits on the light spectrum

*nm stands for Nanometers, a unit of measurement  

The quality of a laser machine plays a huge part in its effectiveness and safety of a laser treatment. A great quality machine will reduce the risk of scarring and damage caused to the skin whilst optimizing results. Our choice of laser technology for the past decade is hands down Cynosure. Cynosure is one of the world’s most trusted manufactures of medical grade lasers.

Our super artillery consists of the following lasers:

  • Cynosure MedliteC6, a Q-Switch laser we predominantly use to target heavy and deep black ink using the 1064nm wavelength and red, orange, yellow and pink ink by using its 532nm wavelength.

  • For green, blue and purple ink we bust out our Cynosure PicoSure laser using the 755nm wavelength. This wavelength is also proving effective on removing stubborn black ink as it has the ability to shatter ink particles even smaller making them easier for our body’s immune system to remove.  

LaserTat is the ONLY clinic in South Australia who offer both laser machines which allows us to treat every single colour at maximum effectiveness.

So in summary – the best laser for treating your tattoo all comes down to what colours of ink you have and the quality of laser machine. The best lasers are always FDA approved and come from quality manufactures with proven results.

You can check out our laser results by clicking here.

Committing to a laser tattoo removal journey can be a long one and often expensive. We’ll leave you with this last piece of advice:
Research, research, research!!