Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser tattoo removal using PicoWay and Enlighten III picosecond laser technology for effective clearance of professional, amateur, and cosmetic tattoos across multiple ink colours. Picosecond pulses shatter ink particles into microscopic fragments the body can clear more efficiently than older nanosecond lasers. Number of sessions varies by ink type, colours, and skin response. Minimal downtime between sessions.

Absolute Cosmetic Medicine Perth CBD performs laser tattoo removal using two complementary picosecond laser platforms — PicoWay by Candela and Enlighten III by Cutera — providing multi-wavelength capability to address the full spectrum of tattoo ink colours encountered in professional and amateur tattoos. Both devices operate in the picosecond pulse range (trillionths of a second), generating a predominantly photoacoustic rather than photothermal mechanism of action: the intense shock wave from the ultra-short pulse physically shatters tattoo ink particles into fragments small enough for the body's macrophages to phagocytose and clear through the lymphatic system, compared to the less efficient thermal fragmentation achieved by older Q-switched nanosecond lasers. The shorter pulse duration of picosecond devices means more efficient ink fragmentation per joule of energy delivered, associated with faster overall clearance in fewer sessions and reduced risk of scarring or dyspigmentation compared to nanosecond platforms. PicoWay's wavelength configuration (1064 nm, 532 nm, 785 nm) targets black, dark blue, red, orange, and purple inks; Enlighten III's dual 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths — plus an optional 670 nm handpiece for green and teal pigments — extend coverage across the difficult-to-treat cyan, teal, and blue-green colour range. This multi-device approach at the Perth clinic is particularly valuable for patients with multi-colour tattoos containing resistant green, blue, or sky-blue inks that single-device clinics are often unable to treat effectively. The number of sessions required depends on factors including tattoo age and size, ink type and density, skin type and circulation at the tattoo site, and whether the tattoo has been previously treated. Professional tattoos with dense ink packing typically require eight to twelve sessions, while amateur or traumatic tattoos with lighter ink loading may clear in four to six sessions. Sessions are spaced six to eight weeks apart to allow full immune clearance between treatments. Absolute Cosmetic Medicine Perth offers free initial consultations to assess the tattoo, provide a session estimate, and discuss pricing.