Skin & Laser
Quick answerBlack and dark blue ink absorb laser energy best and usually fade fastest. Colours such as green, light blue and yellow need specific wavelengths and often more sessions. Most tattoos need 6 to 12 sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, depending on ink, density, age and location.
Key facts
| Fastest to fade | Black and dark blue |
|---|---|
| Harder colours | Green, light blue, yellow |
| Typical sessions | 6 to 12 |
| Interval | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Lasers | Q-switch and pico |
| Price | From AED 750 per session |
What affects the number of sessions
- Ink colour and density
- Professional or amateur tattoo
- Age of the tattoo
- Location: closer to the heart clears faster
- Your health and whether you smoke
Our technology
We use Q-switch laser and pico laser for tattoo removal, choosing the setting for each ink.
Prices at Skin & Laser, Dubai Marina
| Dark ink, from | AED 750 |
|---|---|
| Coloured ink, from | AED 750 |
Prices in UAE dirhams, confirmed at your consultation.
Questions people ask
Can coloured tattoos be removed?
Many can, but some colours may leave a faint shadow.
Why do sessions need 6 to 8 weeks between them?
The body keeps clearing ink between visits.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Suitability, results and the number of sessions vary from person to person and are confirmed by our physician before treatment.