Why Choose HELIOS III™ Tattoo Removal?

Who it’s for: Anyone looking to safely fade or completely remove unwanted tattoos, cosmetic ink (like microblading), or permanent makeup. Ideal for full removals, partial fading for a cover-up design, or clearing stubborn multi-colored inks across all skin tones.

How it works: High-peak-power laser energy delivers ultra-fast pulses into the skin. Rather than burning the ink, this photoacoustic impact shatters tattoo pigment into microscopic particles without breaking the outer skin layer. Your body’s lymphatic system then naturally processes and flushes these shattered ink particles away over the following weeks.

Treatment experience: Fast and targeted. Sensations are often described as a quick, light snap (similar to a heavy rubber band against the skin). Treatments are very fast- often taking only a few minutes depending on size. Active skin cooling and topical numbing options are available for maximum comfort.

Downtime: Minimal to moderate depending on session intensity. You may experience temporary "frosting" (a white appearance over the ink immediately following the pulse), mild redness, pinpoint swelling, or slight tender blisters for 24-72 hours.

Pre/post care: Keep the area out of direct sunlight and avoid tanning beds or self-tanners for 4 weeks prior. Arrive with clean skin. Post-treatment requires keeping the area clean, applying an ointment barrier, and keeping it covered for the first 24–48 hours. Avoid picking, scratching, hot tubs, saunas, and intense exercise until healed.

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Average Sessions & Intervals:

• Full Tattoo Removal: 6–10+ sessions

• Fading for Cover-Up Tattoo: 3–5 sessions

• Treatment Intervals: Spaced 6–8 weeks apart to allow your body time to process and flush the shattered ink*Individual assessment required prior to treatment

FAQ:

Why do I need to wait 6–8 weeks between tattoo removal sessions? → The laser doesn't clear the ink; your immune system does! The laser simply breaks the ink into micro-particles. Your lymphatic system needs 6 to 8 weeks to flush those particles out of your body. Treating too soon doesn't speed up the process and can increase the risk of skin irritation.

Can all ink colors be removed? → Yes. Using advanced dual wavelengths (1064 nm and 532 nm), we can target deep dark inks (black, dark blue, brown) as well as bright, superficial colors (red, orange, tan). White, light green and light yellow are troublesome colours to erase.

Will tattoo removal scar my skin? → When performed properly, no. Unlike older methods that used harsh heat to burn the skin, our advanced photoacoustic laser shatters pigment mechanically under the surface without damaging the outer skin barrier. Strict adherence to post-care instructions ensures your skin heals safely.

Can I just fade a tattoo so I can get a cover-up? → Absolutely! In fact, tattoo artists prefer this. Fading an old tattoo in just a few sessions gives your artist a clean, lightened canvas so they can create a much higher quality cover-up without having to use thick, heavy black ink.

How is a high-power dual-wavelength laser different from traditional lasers? → Traditional heat-based lasers heat the skin slowly, which can risk thermal damage or scarring. Our Q-Switched technology uses nanosecond pulses that blast ink with targeted acoustic pressure, delivering energy deeper for faster ink clearance with lower surface heat, making it significantly safer across all skin types.

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