As skin ages, collagen production declines, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and an uneven texture. Medium to deep chemical peels are an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that helps reverse these signs of aging by removing damaged skin layers, stimulating new collagen growth, and promoting a youthful, radiant complexion. These peels use potent exfoliating agents, such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA), phenol, and high-strength glycolic acid, which penetrate deeper into the skin layers to trigger cell renewal, enhance skin elasticity, and smooth out wrinkles.

Laser tattoo removal works by delivering ultra-short pulses of light — in the nanosecond or picosecond range — at wavelengths that are absorbed by specific ink pigments trapped in the dermis. The rapid energy delivery creates a photoacoustic shockwave that shatters ink particles into fragments small enough for macrophages to engulf and transport to the lymph nodes for elimination.

This treatment effectively combats aging by:

Deep Skin Exfoliation – Exfoliating damaged skin, eliminating dullness and rough texture.

Collagen & Elastin Stimulation – Stimulating collagen and elastin production, restoring firmness and elasticity.

Fine Line & Wrinkle Reduction – Reducing fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and mouth.

Even Skin Tone – Improving skin tone and brightness, diminishing sun damage and age spots.

Full Tattoo Removal – Complete clearance is possible for most tattoos, though results depend on ink type, colour, and depth. Black and dark blue inks clear most reliably.

Fading for Cover-Up – Many patients don't want full removal — they want enough fading to allow a tattoo artist to design a cover-up over the existing ink.

Selective Element Removal – Some patients want to remove specific parts of a tattoo — a name, a date, or a section they dislike — while preserving the rest.

Laser tattoo removal is appropriate for patients who want full removal, significant fading for a cover-up tattoo, or selective removal of specific elements within a larger piece. Professional tattoos with dense, deeply placed ink generally require more sessions than amateur tattoos, which tend to have less ink and more superficial placement.

Smooths Fine Lines & Wrinkles – Reduces crow’s feet, frown lines, and smile lines for smoother skin.

Collagen Boost – Boosts collagen production, reducing sagging and improving firmness.

Sun Damage & Age Spot Reduction – Corrects sun damage, fading age spots and pigmentation.

Restores Skin Radiance – Enhances overall skin radiance for a youthful glow.

Q-Switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm – The primary wavelength for black and dark ink. Its deep penetration reaches the reticular dermis where tattoo pigment resides. Nanosecond pulse durations create photoacoustic disruption of ink particles.

Frequency-Doubled 532 nm – Created by halving the 1064 nm wavelength, 532 nm light is strongly absorbed by red, orange, and warm-toned inks.

Picosecond Technology – Picosecond lasers deliver pulses in trillionths of a second — roughly ten times faster than traditional Q-switched systems.

A tattoo removal session at Claire Derma begins with photographing the tattoo under standardised lighting and assessing any changes since the previous session. The skin is cleansed, and the laser parameters are set based on the ink colours present and your skin type. For black ink, the Q-switched or picosecond Nd:YAG at 1064 nm is used.

Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles – Improves skin texture and smooths visible signs of aging.

Firms & Tightens Skin – Stimulates collagen for long-term skin rejuvenation.

Brightens & Evens Skin Tone – Evens out skin tone by reducing pigmentation and dullness.

Benefit – Multi-wavelength capability means every ink colour in your tattoo can be treated in a single facility. You don't need to visit multiple providers for different colours.

Benefit – Modern laser tattoo removal, when performed correctly, carries a very low scarring risk. The ultra-short pulse durations confine energy to the ink particles without generating sustained heat in the surrounding.

Benefit – Progress is visible after each session. Patients see meaningful fading of their tattoo with every treatment, which provides motivation across what can be a lengthy removal process.

Tattoo removal at Claire Derma is managed by dermatologists who understand how different ink compositions, skin types, and tissue depths interact with laser energy. Many tattoo inks contain metallic compounds — titanium dioxide in white ink, iron oxide in red — that can darken paradoxically when hit with certain wavelengths.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who:

Have visible fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.

Want to reverse sun damage, age spots, or uneven skin tone.

Tattoo removal carries certain risks that are minimised with proper technique but cannot be eliminated entirely. Temporary hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation around the treated area is common, particularly in patients with darker skin tones. Blistering may occur after treatment and should be left to heal without picking or popping. Ghost images — a faint outline of the original tattoo — sometimes persist after all ink has been cleared, particularly with dense professional tattoos.