At Piko Laser Tattoo Removal, we use the Quanta Discovery Pico, one of the most advanced and versatile tattoo removal systems in the world. This medical-grade laser has three different wavelengths to target different tattoo colours, and combines both picosecond and nanosecond (or Q-Switched) technology in a single platform. That means we can tailor every treatment to your tattoo for safer, faster, and more effective results.

Nanosecond pulses (measured in billionths of a second) are excellent at breaking up larger, older ink particles. Picosecond pulses (measured in trillionths of a second) create a stronger photoacoustic effect, shattering stubborn pigment clusters into dust-like fragments. By combining these two approaches, the Discovery Pico can treat everything from simple black tattoos to complex, multi-coloured designs with high precision and efficiency.

Once the ink is fragmented by the laser, you may see a temporary whitening or hazing effect on the skin called “frosting”. This is a normal response caused by gas bubbles forming and rising to the surface as the ink particles shatter. This will usually subside within 15-20 minutes.

Once the laser treatment is finished, your body’s immune system takes over. Special cells called macrophages collect the tiny ink particles and gradually carry them away through the lymphatic system. Because this process takes time, treatments are spaced at least 8 weeks apart. With each session, the tattoo continues to fade more until it’s light enough for a cover-up or disappears completely.