Preparing Your Skin for Laser Tattoo Removal: Key Steps

Removing a tattoo is an important step, whether your reasons are aesthetic, professional or personal. Before starting your treatment at Ray studios, it is essential to prepare your skin properly. Healthy skin helps optimise your laser tattoo removal results and considerably reduces the risk of side effects. Here are the practical tips recommended by our skin therapists to prepare your skin.

Why prepare your skin before tattoo removal at Ray studios?

At Ray studios, we use latest generation lasers (picosecond lasers) for a safe and effective treatment. That said, the success of tattoo removal also depends on the condition of your skin. Well prepared skin:

• Makes it easier for the laser to fragment the pigments.
• Reduces the risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation.
• Supports the natural process of clearing ink particles.

This is why our skin therapists give you precise recommendations before each course of treatment begins.

Essential steps before a laser tattoo removal session

1. Protect your skin from the sun

Before your first session at Ray studios, you must avoid any direct sun exposure on the area to be treated for at least 2 weeks:

• Use an SPF 50+ sunscreen every day.
• Avoid sunbeds and fake tan.
• Cover the area with clothing when you are outdoors.

2. Stop using irritating products

To avoid any irritation that could compromise the treatment:

• Stop using retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) and harsh products one week before your session.
• Do not have any chemical peel in the month before your tattoo removal at Ray studios.

3. Keep your skin well hydrated

Hydration is essential to get the most from your treatment:

• Moisturise the area twice a day with a gentle cream.
• Drink at least 1.5L of water a day to support the general health of your skin.

4. Shave carefully

• Shave the area gently 24 hours before your appointment (except for eyebrows).
• Avoid all forms of hair removal (wax, laser, electrical) in the preceding month.

5. Flag any important health information

At your initial consultation at Ray studios, tell your skin therapist if:

• You are taking any medication.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have any recent skin conditions.

A suitable assessment by your skin therapist, correct laser settings and a controlled environment all help keep your treatment safe.

Just before the session: final recommendations

• Come to Ray studios with clean skin, with no cream, perfume or make-up on the area.
• Avoid alcohol in the 24 hours before your session to support your circulation.
• Wear loose clothing so that nothing rubs the skin after the session.

Key points

Preparing your skin is the first essential step towards a successful laser tattoo removal. Individual results vary. At Ray studios, our skin therapists support you before, during and after each session so you get the most from your treatment safely.

Want a personalised assessment? Book your initial consultation today with a skin therapist to set out your tailored plan.