Your Questions Answered
How much does it cost?
Prices start from just £75.00
Does it hurt?
The process is very similar to being tattooed, so there is little more pain or discomfort than when you originally had your tattoo applied.
How long does a treatment take?
A treatment takes around 45 to 60 minutes to cover a 2x2 inch square area.
What's in the removal cream?
The removal cream has been specifically developed for the purpose of removing tattoos by bonding with the tattoo ink and causing its expulsion from the body. Many of the ingredients can be found in food and cosmetic products. The ingredients in order of quantity are as follows Water zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, n-propanol TEA benzoic add. Only a very small amount of cream is required per treatment most of which does not penetrate the skin, exposure is minimal and chemical concentrations in the cream present little or no risk.
If you tattoo the removal cream in does this mean it gets left in the body rather than the tattoo?
No, the removal cream is designed to bond to and absorb the tattoo ink and extract the ink to the skin surface. It does not replace the tattoo and it does not remain in the skin It is not a skin coloured cover up tattoo.
How will I know if this treatment is suitable for me?
The treatment is suitable for most people, however a through consultation is carried out prior to any treatment. Generally if you have tolerated the original tattoo process then this treatment is very similar.
How many treatments will it take to remove my tattoo?
On average most tattoos can be removed in three to four treatments depending on size and location. Very old tattoos may take an extra treatment. We do not normally recommend treating a complete arm or leg band tattoo in one sitting but usually treat it in sections. We normally recommend that a maximum single area of two square inches is treated to minimise discomfort after treatment. If you require a larger area to be treated then please discuss this with your technician
How frequently can I have the treatment?
It will generally take about two weeks from the initial treatment for the crust to fall away, normally after around six to eight weeks the area is healed sufficiently to be re-treated.
How soon will I see the results?
The most amazing thing about this treatment is that you will actually get to see the results in just a few days. After the treatment a sterile dressing is applied which must be kept on and kept dry for 48 hours. After removing the dressing a good crust will form over the treated skin, as the crust falls away it will take the unwanted tattoo ink with it. It is likely that parts of the tattoo will be almost completely erased on just the first treatment. Your tattoo can be completely removed in just a matter of months, compared to years that it takes with laser.
I have a home made tattoo, will this system work on that?
Yes, usually the ink in home made tattoos is less resilient than that used in professionally applied tattoos and can be removed very easily, however unlike professional tattoos ink depth can be very random which may make additional treatments necessary.
I have permanent make up, can this system remove that?
Yes this treatment will completely remove permanent make up, the only place its not suitable for is sensitive areas near the eyes.
Can all pigments be removed?
Yes the process acts upon all pigments equally, unlike laser which is ineffective against certain pigments. The success rate of tattoo colour removal is 100% for permanent makeup and over 92% for body tattoos, much higher than the success rate of laser treatment.
Will it leave a permanent scar?
The removal process is well tolerated by the skin the scarring rate in a published series of 98 patients (Cosmetic Dermatology April, 2001) was 0% for permanent makeup and 6% for body tattoos (micro-scarring) compared to laser with a 5% chance that a permanent scar will form. Usually if you did not suffer any complications when the tattoo was originally applied do not suffer from keloids and the treated area is cared for properly then the risk of scarring should be minimal. If the original tattoo has been applied too deeply, (tattoo has become blurred) then attempted removal can be more liable to scarring. Please discuss this with your technician It is recommended that a small trial area is tested first It is also important to follow the after care instructions provided
Can I have this treatment if I've had laser treatment?
It is possible to treat tattoos that have previously undergone laser treatment, however the results can be less successful due to sub dermal scar tissue left behind by the laser process, please call us to discuss It is perfectly safe to have laser treatment on your tattoo after it has been treated with the e-raze system if necessary
Are there any lasting side effects?
There have been no lasting side effects documented arising out of the removal treatment. The area may be sore for around a week after treatment and following the final treatment the area may appear slightly redder however this should fade to the normal skin colour after a few months. None of the cases in the Cosmetic Dermatology April, 2001 study of 98 patients demonstrated destruction of the skin's natural pigment unlike laser where hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can be more common You do not have to avoid exposure to sunlight, however if the treated area is exposed then the area under the crust will not enjoy the same exposure levels leaving the area temporarily lighter, until the exposure levels are the same.
Do you guarantee complete tattoo removal?
Every individual tattoo is unique some will respond better than others to particular treatments. Therefore no guarantee can be made on the likely success of the treatment. The published success rate of tattoo colour removal is 100% for permanent makeup and over 92% for body tattoos, better than any other currently available tattoo removal technique.
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