Tattoo Removal
Whether a tattoo has faded, was poorly designed, or simply no longer represents you, removing it doesn't have to mean painful, scarring older methods. PicoWay laser breaks down ink particles more efficiently than older technology, with less discomfort and downtime.
Book a Free ConsultationA relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Understanding the cause
Ink Sits Deep in the Skin
Tattoo ink particles are lodged in the dermis, too large for the body to clear on its own.
Laser Fractures the Particles
Picosecond laser pulses shatter ink into much smaller fragments than older laser technology, without excess heat damage to surrounding skin.
The Body Clears It Gradually
Your immune system gradually clears the fragmented ink over the following weeks, which is why removal takes multiple sessions spaced apart.
Facts about Tattoo Removal
Older Removal Methods Often Scarred
Older laser and chemical removal methods generated more heat and irritation; picosecond technology is designed to reduce that risk.
Multiple Sessions Are Normal
Because the body clears ink gradually, no single session fully removes a tattoo — a series is the standard approach.
Ink Color Affects Difficulty
Confirm with clinicians — some ink colors (like black) generally respond faster to laser removal than others.
Downtime Is Minimal, Not Zero
Confirm with your practitioner — most describe some redness or scabbing after treatment, though downtime is far less than older methods.
Picosecond technology fractures ink more efficiently than older lasers, with less discomfort and downtime.
Top questions about tattoo removal
How many sessions will removal take?
Confirm typical course with clinicians — depends on ink color, density, and depth; multiple sessions spaced weeks apart are standard.
Does this leave a scar?
Confirm with clinicians — modern picosecond lasers are designed to minimize this risk compared to older removal methods, though individual skin response varies.
Is the treatment painful?
Confirm with your practitioner — most describe it as more tolerable than older laser technology, though sensation varies by area.
Can all tattoo colors be removed?
Confirm with clinicians — most colors respond well to PicoWay, though some (like certain blues and greens) may need more sessions.
Let's talk about your tattoo.
Book a free consultation to find out what removal looks like for your ink.
A relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Book a Free ConsultationTattoo removal in Vancouver has moved well past the painful, scar-prone methods of the past — PicoWay laser uses picosecond technology to fracture ink into smaller particles the body can clear naturally, with less discomfort and downtime. At Kerrisdale Skin Medical, treatment is planned as a series of sessions spaced weeks apart, since the body needs time to clear each round of fragmented ink. The result is safer, more effective removal for tattoos you've outgrown, regretted, or simply want gone.
