Tattoo Removal / PicoWay®Vancouver, BC

Fade unwanted ink with advanced picosecond technology. Tattoo Removal targets ink particles precisely while supporting clearer skin over a series of treatments.
  • Targets unwanted tattoo ink
  • Fast precise laser treatment
  • Safe for all skin
  • Gradual fading over time

Do You Have These Concerns?

Tattoos can change in meaning over time, and some patients simply want a cleaner slate. Tattoo Removal is often chosen by patients who want to fade or remove unwanted ink with a more advanced laser approach.

Tattoo Regret

Unwanted Visible Ink

Previously Treated Tattoos

Treatment Area

Tattoo Removal can be used on many body areas where unwanted ink is present. Your treatment plan may vary based on tattoo size, colour, age, ink depth, and whether the tattoo has been treated before.

Front treatment area map
Custom Tattoo Area

The Benefits of This Treatments

Experience a healthier, happier you.

Advanced Ink Targeting

Uses picosecond laser energy to shatter tattoo ink into tiny fragments the body can clear over time.

Safe For All Skin

Designed to treat tattoos safely across all skin types with a precise and controlled laser approach.

Fast Precise Sessions

Treatments are efficient and focused, making it easier to target unwanted ink with accuracy.

More Colour Flexibility

Repeated treatment can help minimize many tattoo colours, including previously treated tattoos.

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What to Expect on Your Treatment​

Your visit is designed to be simple and comfortable, with care provided by our experienced aesthetic team so you can feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

Duration

Around 30 minutes

Sessions

Approximately 5 to 15 treatments may be recommended, with sessions spaced about 8 to 10 weeks apart until optimal results are achieved. The exact number depends on the tattoo size, age, colour, ink depth, and how your skin responds.

Aftercare

Keep the area clean and hydrated, avoid heat and sun, and leave any scabbing or blistering untouched.

Procedures During the Treatment

Your visit is designed to be simple, comfortable, and treatment will be done by our professional nurse team so you can feel confident every step of the way.
01

Consultation

You will meet with a professional aesthetic consultant to discuss the tattoo you want treated, your goals, and whether Tattoo Removal is the right fit based on the ink, location, and treatment history.

02

Tattoo Assessment

Before treatment begins, your provider reviews the size, colour, age, and depth of the tattoo, along with your skin tone and any previous treatment, so the laser plan can be adjusted appropriately.

03

Picosecond Laser Treatment

PicoWay® is used to deliver ultra short pulses of light that break tattoo ink into tiny fragments. Ice packs and cooling support may be used to help make treatment more comfortable.

04

Recovery Guidance

After treatment, you will receive instructions on keeping the area clean, hydrated, and protected while redness, swelling, scabbing, blistering, or patchy fading settle over the following days.

What is PicoWay®?

PicoWay® is an advanced picosecond laser used for Tattoo Removal. It delivers ultra short pulses of light that create a photoacoustic effect, breaking tattoo ink into tiny fragments that the body can gradually eliminate. It is commonly chosen for fast, precise tattoo fading across many colours and skin types.

How Does the Treatment Work

Tattoo Removal works by directing PicoWay® picosecond laser energy into the ink beneath the skin. That energy breaks the pigment into much smaller particles without burning the surrounding skin. Over time, the body’s natural healing process clears those fragments, which is why the tattoo fades gradually over repeated sessions.

Is the Treatment Safe?

Tattoo Removal is generally well tolerated when performed by trained providers using settings that are appropriate for your tattoo, skin tone, and treatment history.

A consultation helps determine whether your skin is suitable for treatment and whether recent sun exposure may affect timing. Temporary redness, swelling, blistering, scabbing, bruising, and itchiness can happen as the area heals.

Expected Patchy Fading

Tattoos usually fade unevenly during the process. Patchy lightening is common and often reflects differences in ink depth, colour, and how the laser was passed over the area.

Warmth, redness, swelling, itchiness, scabbing, and blisters can happen after treatment. These effects are part of the normal healing process and may take 1 to 2 weeks to settle.

Because tattoo removal targets pigment, the skin should be at its natural colour before treatment. Avoiding sun exposure before and after treatment helps support safer treatment and more even healing.

Tattoo Cover Up vs. Tattoo Removal

A tattoo cover up hides existing ink by layering in more pigment, but it does not remove the original tattoo and can limit future design options.
Tattoo Removal works by fading unwanted ink over time, making it a better fit when the goal is a clearer canvas, lighter ink, or more freedom for a future cover up.

Why Choose Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Center

Your visit is designed to be simple, comfortable, and treatment will be done by our professional nurse team so you can feel confident every step of the way.

30 Years of Experience

Established in 1996, Vancouver Laser brings three decades of experience in medical aesthetics, personalized treatment planning, and professional patient care.

Medical Led Team

Our experienced physicians, nurses, and aesthetic professionals work together to provide treatments guided by medical expertise, safety, and individual needs.

Cutting Edge Technology

We offer a wide selection of advanced aesthetic technologies, allowing treatment plans to be customized for different skin concerns, goals, and treatment areas.

Premium Location

With multiple locations across Greater Vancouver, we provide convenient access to professional aesthetic care in modern, comfortable clinical settings.

Achieve Your Best Skin, Stress-Free

Your visit is designed to be simple and comfortable, with care provided by our experienced aesthetic team so you can feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

Low Interest

0% Interest on 6- and 12-month terms, and low rates on 18- and 24- month terms.

High Amount

Available for loan amounts start from $1,000.

Easy and Secure

Applying won’t impact your credit score, and successfully managing your Beautifi loan may even help improve it.

3 Easy Steps:

1. APPLY ONLINE
Apply with the loan calculator at right OR visit here.

2. GET APPROVED

Receive a call from a Beautifi Specialist to confirm your loan details.

3. GET READY FOR YOUR PROCEDURE
Find your ideal treatment here and book online.

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FAQs

Approximately 5 to 15 treatments may be recommended, depending on the tattoo size, age, colour, ink quality, and how your skin responds.
Some discomfort is expected, but cooling support such as ice packs and a Zimmer ZWave cooler may be used to help make treatment more manageable.
You may experience blistering, tenderness, redness, swelling, itchiness, scabbing, or bruising after treatment. Healing may take about 1 to 2 weeks.
Patchy fading is normal. It often depends on ink depth, tattoo age, colour, and how many passes were made in different parts of the tattoo.
Yes. Tattoo Removal is often used on previously treated tattoos, although the response may vary depending on the remaining ink and treatment history.
No. Because the laser targets pigment, your skin should be back to its natural colour. Active sun exposure usually means you need to wait before treatment.
Keep the treated area clean and hydrated, avoid heat and sun exposure, and do not pick at the skin if blisters or scabbing develop.