Laser
Tattoo Removal in Sheffield
Fade unwanted tattoos safely and gradually
Whether it's a tattoo you no longer want, something you're planning to cover up or just an area you'd like to fade, laser tattoo removal can help break the pigment down over time.
At Saints Aesthetics, we treat each tattoo individually because colour, depth, age and ink density can all affect how quickly it responds.
Treatment At A Glance
About This Treatment
How Does Tattoo Removal Work?
The laser sends energy into the tattoo pigment, breaking the ink into smaller particles. Your body then gradually clears these particles over time — because this process happens slowly, tattoo removal is done over a course of treatments rather than in one session.
What Affects Your Results
What Can Affect How Well A Tattoo Responds?
Every tattoo is different. Things that can make a difference include tattoo colour, how old the tattoo is, how deep the ink sits, how much ink is present, whether it was professionally or amateur done, where it is on the body, and how your skin and body respond. Black ink often responds well, while some colours can be more stubborn.
Your Treatment
What Happens During Treatment?
We'll start with a consultation, looking at the tattoo, your skin, your medical history and what result you're hoping for, and explain what's realistic before you start — a patch test may also be needed depending on the tattoo and laser settings.
Most tattoos need around 8–10 sessions, spaced around 8 weeks apart to give the skin time to heal and your body time to gradually clear the broken-down pigment — trying to treat too frequently doesn't necessarily make removal quicker, so we don't rush the process. Most people describe the sensation as a sharp snapping or hot flicking feeling, and treatment is usually quite quick, especially for smaller tattoos.
Additional Information
Full Removal, Fading & Cover-Ups
Tattoos can sometimes fade very significantly, but complete removal can't always be guaranteed — some colours and types of ink respond differently, and occasionally a faint shadow or residual pigment can remain. We'll always be realistic with you about what we think is achievable. Not everyone wants their tattoo completely removed, either — if you're planning a cover-up, we can work towards fading it enough to give your tattoo artist a better base to work with.
Any laser treatment carries some risk of scarring, but correct treatment settings and good aftercare help reduce it — we'll assess your skin carefully and allow enough healing time between treatments. Tattoo removal isn't about turning the laser up as high as possible; we'd rather treat safely, let your skin heal properly and build the result gradually.
Results, Downtime & Aftercare
What Happens Afterwards?
The area can feel warm and tender straight after treatment. You may also notice redness, swelling, whitening of the skin, blistering or crusting as the area heals — we'll give you full aftercare advice, and it's important not to pick or disturb the skin while it heals.
Avoid tanning the area before and after treatment. Recent sun exposure can affect whether it's safe to treat, so if the skin is tanned we may need to postpone your appointment — SPF and protecting the area from the sun are really important throughout your course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove a tattoo completely?
Tattoos can fade very significantly, but complete removal can't always be guaranteed — we'll always be realistic with you about what's achievable for your tattoo.
Can I just fade my tattoo for a cover-up?
Absolutely — if you're planning a cover-up, we can work towards fading the tattoo enough to give your tattoo artist a better base to work with.
Is there a risk of scarring?
Any laser treatment carries some risk, but correct treatment settings, careful assessment and good aftercare help reduce it.