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Laser Tattoo Removal In Oxford

Removing Unwanted tattoos with Acroma QS Laser

The Etherea Acroma: QS uses dual-wavelength Nd: YAG (1064 nm + 532 nm) Q-switched technology—widely regarded as the benchmark for safe, effective tattoo removal. Its ultra-short pulses selectively target ink, converting light energy into acoustic shockwaves that shatter pigment into microscopic particles within nanoseconds. The body’s lymphatic system then clears these fragments naturally over the following weeks, leaving the surrounding skin largely untouched.

Because every tattoo differs in age, depth, size and colour, most clients need a series of 4–10 sessions (sometimes more) to reach optimal fading. Dark pigments such as black and blue respond quickly, while reds and yellows typically take a few extra passes. Your practitioner will outline a personalised plan at the consultation. Individual results vary.

Why choose ETHEREA Acroma QS Tattoo Removal?
✓ Dual-wavelength Q-switched Nd: YAG (1064 nm + 532 nm) fires ultra-short, high-peak pulses that fracture black, dark-blue and coloured inks while sparing surrounding skin
✓ Photo-acoustic “shock-wave” action breaks pigment into microscopic particles that the body can naturally clear via the lymphatic system
✓ Square-beam profile and chilled sapphire tip give uniform energy delivery, keeping treatments comfortable and reducing the risk of burns, hypo- or hyperpigmentation
✓ Adjustable spot sizes and fluence make it safe for delicate zones such as wrists, ankles and cosmetic brow or lip tattoos
✓ Progressive fading: most clients need 6–10 treatments spaced 6–8 weeks apart, with visible lightening after every visit
✓ Tackles professional, amateur and traumatic tattoos—even stubborn blues, reds and greens—as well as incidental pigment lesions like café-au-lait marks
✓ Low scarring risk thanks to non-ablative nanosecond pulses and integrated epidermal cooling

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Frequently Asked Questions | Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments

We advise that you arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time to have an anaesthetic cream applied to the tattoo being removed. You will be seated within a private waiting booth, and a member of the team will apply this for you. Once you have been taken into the treatment room, you will be asked to sign a consent form, and photographs will be taken. You will be asked to wear protective eyewear throughout the treatment to protect your eyes from the laser beam. The handpiece is applied to the skin and delivers a shot of light energy onto the skin where the tattoo is located. Even with numbing cream applied, the treatment can still be painful, usually described as an intense burning sensation. Your practitioner will work with you to manage this, but there is no escaping the fact that it is a painful treatment.
It is imperative that you do not have any sun exposure or tan on the treatment area, including fake or gradual tan, before a laser tattoo removal treatment. Failure to ignore this could result in harm, injury, or even scarring of your skin. Wearing a daily sunscreen throughout your treatment course is a condition of your treatment with us. Sun protection products are available to purchase through our online skincare store.
Like any medical intervention, there are potential risks that are associated with having a laser tattoo removal treatment, including blistering, scabbing, scarring, and failure to work. As part of your consultation with us, you will be advised on any potential side effects in more detail before you decide to proceed with any treatment. Our team's expertise and experience mean that we are able to assist you with side effects should you experience them. You will be given your practitioner's out-of-hours mobile telephone number, should you require any urgent advice.
The answer to this depends upon the tattoo being treated; depth of ink, colour of ink, size of the tattoo, and age of the tattoo all impact the number of treatments required and the degree of removal. You should expect anything from 4-20 treatments, spaced 30-45 days apart.
The results of laser tattoo removal can be noticeable within a month of the first treatment; however, this may be minimal, and your final results will become more evident following a series of treatments.
Laser tattoo removal is considered a permanent treatment; however, you may not achieve 100% removal of all ink. Any ink fading will be permanent.
Yes, although these will be discussed in greater detail during your appointment:
-Avoid strenuous activities, sauna and steam, excessively hot baths, and massaging the area for 3-5 days, or longer if the skin remains sensitive.
-Wash and bathe as normal, but take cool showers rather than hot baths. The skin should be patted dry and not rubbed. Use an aloe vera gel or aftersun cream to keep the area moisturised and the skin protected. If there is any discomfort, treat the area as you would sunburn.
-If you develop blisters, do not pop them and contact your practitioner.
-Cover any weeping or bleeding areas with a dry dressing - your practitioner will be able to advise you on this.
-Avoid UV sun exposure for 2 weeks after treatment, and wear a daily sun protectant with a broad spectrum SPF 30 or above throughout your treatment course.
-It is imperative that you apply daily sun protection with UVA/UVB filters and an SPF of at least 30. It is a condition of the treatments you receive with us that you commit to using this every day and avoiding sun exposure, artificial sun beds, and artificial tanning products on the treatment areas.
Each treatment is cumulative in effect; therefore, it is advised to complete a course of treatments as advised by your practitioner in consultation. If you stop having the treatments, then your result will not be complete and may result in a faded tattoo.