Whether it's a tattoo you've outgrown, one that no longer fits your career, or simply ink you're ready to let go of, laser tattoo removal offers a safe, non-surgical way to fade or fully clear it.
At Derma Solutions, Dr. Mamta Vijay uses precision Q-switched laser technology to break tattoo ink down into microscopic particles that your body clears naturally over the following weeks. The result is progressively lighter, clearer skin — session by session — without the scarring risk of older removal methods like surgical excision or dermabrasion.
How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
The Q-switched laser delivers short, high-energy pulses of light that are absorbed specifically by the tattoo pigment, leaving the surrounding skin largely undisturbed.
Laser Targets the Ink
Pulses of laser light pass through the skin's surface and are absorbed by the tattoo pigment underneath.
Ink Shatters into Particles
The energy breaks the larger ink deposits into much smaller fragments that the skin can process.
Body Clears the Fragments
Over the following weeks, your immune and lymphatic systems gradually flush the broken-down ink away.
Tattoo Fades Progressively
Each session lightens the tattoo further, with darker inks like black typically responding fastest.
Darker pigments such as black and blue respond best to laser removal, while greens and yellows are more stubborn and may need more sessions to fade.
What to Expect During Treatment
Each session is quick, generally lasting between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the tattoo's size and colour complexity. Most patients describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Full removal is rarely a single-visit process — depending on the tattoo's size, ink density and colours, a course of multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart is usually needed for the best result.
Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal
Aftercare & Recovery
It's normal to see some redness, mild swelling or a whitish "frosting" over the tattoo right after treatment — this settles within a few hours. The area may crust lightly as it heals over the next few days, and the tattoo will continue to lighten gradually over the following weeks. Dr. Mamta Vijay will guide you through simple aftercare so the area heals cleanly between sessions.
Is It Right for You?
Laser tattoo removal is generally suitable for most skin types, though the right candidate, laser settings and number of sessions vary from person to person. A short consultation with Dr. Mamta Vijay will assess your tattoo's size, ink colours and skin to map out a realistic treatment plan.