Frequently asked questions
Can you treat all skin types?
We welcome and are able to treat all skin types at NAAMA. We are interested in the skin tone of the tattoo area as there are some restrictions on the combination of the tattoo ink colour and skin tone. In the chart below you can check that we can treat the combination of your tattoo area, skin type and tattoo colour.
If you would like to speak to one of our experts you can request a callback here.
If you would like to speak to one of our experts you can request a callback here.
How long do you have to wait between sessions?
The LightSense laser system causes no lasting skin damage and requires little downtime. Most clients are therefore able to return for treatments every 3-5 weeks, rather than 8-12 weeks with older technologies.
How do different inks respond to treatments?
There are thousands of tattoo inks in circulation today.
Many are produced by qualified ink manufacturers that reputable tattoo artists and studios will use or mix with other inks to expand their colour palette, whilst others might be homemade - such as melting plastics or pen ink.
Unfortunately, unless you know the specific ink used in your tattoo, it can be something of a mystery. Most inks respond well to laser treatment, namely those that are produced by qualified manufacturers and used as intended; however, should your tattoo contain a resistant chemical - for example, a harsh plastic or undiluted acrylic - it may take a lot longer to respond to treatment.
In severe cases, some inks may not respond to laser removal at all. Inks that don’t respond to tattoo removal are often referred to as “stubborn” and, because of the specific composition of the ink, can take a very long time to remove. Be sure to tell your NAAMA Consultant as much as you can about the tattoo artist, the studio and the ink related to your tattoo.
Many are produced by qualified ink manufacturers that reputable tattoo artists and studios will use or mix with other inks to expand their colour palette, whilst others might be homemade - such as melting plastics or pen ink.
Unfortunately, unless you know the specific ink used in your tattoo, it can be something of a mystery. Most inks respond well to laser treatment, namely those that are produced by qualified manufacturers and used as intended; however, should your tattoo contain a resistant chemical - for example, a harsh plastic or undiluted acrylic - it may take a lot longer to respond to treatment.
In severe cases, some inks may not respond to laser removal at all. Inks that don’t respond to tattoo removal are often referred to as “stubborn” and, because of the specific composition of the ink, can take a very long time to remove. Be sure to tell your NAAMA Consultant as much as you can about the tattoo artist, the studio and the ink related to your tattoo.
Does it hurt?
Pain really varies from person to person - what one person finds mildly unpleasant, another will find unbearably painful. Our laser is much more gentle on the skin than older technologies meaning that many of our customers say that it is less painful than getting a tattoo. Our unique technology uses less energy, meaning less pain.
What is the Fitzpatrick scale?
The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical classification from 1 to 6 of human skin colours. We use this to assess the skin type of a person which allows us to create a bespoke treatment plan for a safe removal.
Rapid removal
All skin types
Skin-safe
5* service
LightSense laser system
Unique technology
Rapid removal
All skin types
Skin-safe
5* service
LightSense laser system
Unique technology
