Megumi chose to clear an entire sleeve at NAAMA on the frank recommendation of her tattoo artist. A positive review of the studio led Megumi straight to our front door on Great Portland Street, where she was welcomed by fellow tattoo lovers.
And as with many tattoo lovers, this removal is not because Megumi is no longer fond of her ink, but simply because she has outgrown it.
“I still love the tattoo, but it doesn’t reflect me anymore.”
Tattoo lovers and tattoo artists alike flock to NAAMA because we offer a skin-kind, technologically advanced, and above all else, “safe” environment.
After hearing the buzz around our new laser technology, Megumi scheduled a visit. “I came here myself and I understood it’s a really safe environment.”
Wait a pico second! What laser does NAAMA use?
Part of the reason Megumi felt safe at NAAMA is because we exclusively use the LightSense™ laser system which works on extremely low energy. It uses approximately 34 times less energy compared to the average pico laser.
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“I actually didn’t know it was possible”
“Coming from an Asian background I do get judged a lot when it comes to having tattoos. Having tattoos taught me to be myself and brave and unapologetic,” Megumi told NAAMA.
Of course all of this is excellent, becoming brave and confident in your skin and choices of tattoo art. But it’s also pleasing to hear of clients who discover the technology and what it is capable of, and how this positively impacts their lives.
“It feels liberating, I actually didn’t know it was possible. I’m making a choice for myself and it feels great. ”
“It doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy wearing it”
Describing the clearance of her sleeve tattoo, Megumi told NAAMA, “it doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy wearing it. I got it from a tattoo artist that I really love.”
The line speaks to what we do at NAAMA in a number of ways. First, laser tattoo removal is for tattoo lovers. This is certainly not about regret or shame, but rather freedom and body positivity. Second, and perhaps more importantly, Megumi’s description of “wearing” tattoos is precisely the sort of language we’d like to champion.
Tattoos are an adornment, and needn’t be any more permanent than your hair, makeup, clothes, or jewellery.
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With reduced downtime between sessions, on average every 2-3 weeks, the laser offers tattoo removal in months, not years.
The supreme innovation of the LightSense™ laser system takes some of our clients by surprise, and even necessitates a new way of speaking about tattoos - as impermanent and ephemeral.
Tattoo Removal FAQs
We recommend waiting three months between your last laser tattoo removal session and getting a cover-up. Your consultant will be best placed to give an exact answer as to how soon you can return to the artist’s chair for new ink.
How many treatments are needed to remove a tattoo cannot be determined in advance.
The speed at which a tattoo fades depends on many different factors, making it impossible to predict the exact number of sessions beforehand. Measurable Factors
Some factors can be objectively measured, these are referred to as measurable factors. Examples include:
Tattoo color: The darker the ink, the easier it is to remove. Lighter colors typically require more sessions to fade effectively.
Skin tone: Tattoos are generally easier to remove on lighter skin. The more pigment the skin contains, the more sessions are often needed to remove the tattoo successfully without altering the natural skin pigment. This is because lighter skin contains minimal melanin, whereas darker skin has higher melanin levels.
Tattoo size: Larger tattoos usually require more sessions to remove completely compared to smaller ones.
Location on the body: Tattoos located on areas with better blood circulation, such as the arms, legs, and torso, are typically easier to remove than those on areas with poor circulation, such as the ankles and fingers.
Age of the tattoo: Older tattoos are generally easier to remove than newer ones, as the ink tends to fade over time. Non-Measurable Factors
There are also other factors that influence how quickly a tattoo can be removed, but which cannot be measured. These are referred to as non-measurable factors. Examples include:
Tattoo depth: The deeper the tattoo was applied, the more treatments will be required for full removal.
Amount of ink: The quantity of ink used during tattooing plays a major role. The more ink present, the more sessions are generally needed to break it down and remove it effectively.
Ink quality: Different ink types have different compositions and may respond differently to laser treatment.
Scar tissue: Tattooing causes trauma to the skin, often resulting in the formation of subdermal scar tissue. While this may not always be visible, some tattoos show significant scarring. If scar tissue is present, additional treatments may be needed to achieve optimal results.
Overall health: A healthy body is better able to process and eliminate fragmented ink particles. Smoking, being under- or overweight, poor nutrition, and alcohol consumption can all negatively affect the number of treatments required.
Because these factors are not measurable, it is not possible to determine the exact number of treatments or guarantee final results before starting the process.
We treat tattoos as often as every 2-3 weeks in some cases*. Thanks to the skin-kind LightSense™ laser system, NAAMA clients require minimal downtime between sessions.
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*Your specific amount of downtime will be assessed during your initial consultation and may change during the course of treatment. We can only treat as often as every 2-3 weeks for Fitzpatrick 1-3 skin types.
Stay hydrated, rest well, and enjoy exercise. The better the state of your general health, the more likely your immune system will respond positively to treatment.
Additionally, we advise that you protect your skin with a sun-safe skincare routine and use a moisturising sunscreen with high SPF when exposing your treatment area to direct sunlight within two weeks of your treatment.
You may be asked to shave if the removal area is densely covered with hair. We will not ask you to shave your eyebrows. Speak to our expert consultants for more information.
Unlike UV or X-ray radiation, laser light is not mutagenic, meaning it does not cause DNA changes that could lead to skin diseases. To date, there is no evidence that laser treatment causes harmful cell changes.
Side effects such as an allergic reaction to released ink particles or skin infection are extremely rare.
If you have any concerns, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately.
We welcome and are able to treat all skin types at NAAMA.
Our laser is considered safe for all skin types.
Our laser uses ultra-short pulse durations to break down ink particles with minimal risk of thermal damage to the surrounding skin. This significantly reduces the risk of scarring and pigmentation changes, which are more common in darker skin types when treated with older, more traditional laser technologies
The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical classification of human skin types, from 1 to 6. We use this to assess individual skin types so we can create safe and bespoke treatment plans for each client.
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