Rewrite the story on your skin
Laser Tattoo Removal in Colchester, Essex
Expert-led tattoo removal and cover-up fading, using British-made, actively Q-switched Nd:YAG laser technology.
Results vary from person to person. A course of sessions is usually needed — consultation and patch test before any course.
Medical-grade Nd:YAG
Private & discreet
Safe for every skin tone
10+ years in laser
Experience, understanding and care behind every treatment
Remedi Laser was founded by Rebecca Pfiffer, who has 20 years’ experience in the industry and has specialised in laser treatments for more than 12 years.
Rebecca holds a VTCT Level 4 qualification in Laser and Light Treatments and is the founder of Remedi Training Academy. Her approach brings together an understanding of laser physics, skin response and the practical judgement developed through years of treating clients.
That knowledge matters when deciding which wavelength to use, how much energy to deliver and when your skin is ready for another session.
We take time to understand your tattoo, your health and your goals. You will receive an honest assessment and a treatment plan shaped around you.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
Tattoo pigment sits within the dermis, beneath the skin’s surface. This is why washing, exfoliation and ordinary skin renewal cannot remove it.
Our laser delivers very short pulses of light that are absorbed by responsive tattoo pigments. This rapid energy absorption produces heat and mechanical effects that help break pigment into smaller fragments.
Your body then gradually processes the fragmented pigment through its immune and lymphatic systems. This takes time: fading continues between appointments rather than happening entirely during the treatment itself.
The laser starts the process. Your body continues the work afterwards.
Multiple sessions are usually needed because tattoos contain different amounts, depths and layers of pigment. Treatment intervals allow both skin recovery and ongoing pigment clearance.
Why the wavelength matters
Different tattoo colours absorb different wavelengths of light. Choosing the right wavelength helps us target the pigment while considering how your natural skin pigment will respond.
Our system offers two treatment wavelengths:
Some colours respond less readily to these wavelengths. We will explain any limitations before you commit to treatment.
No single laser system is equally effective on every tattoo colour.
Why we use an actively Q-switched laser
“Q-switched” describes how the laser releases energy in a short, powerful pulse. Our British-made solid-state Nd:YAG system uses active Q-switching, with an externally controlled switch governing when that pulse is released.
The pulses last nanoseconds—billionths of a second. Delivering energy over this short period helps target pigment while limiting the time available for heat to spread into surrounding tissue.
However, the quality of treatment depends on more than pulse duration alone. Wavelength, energy, spot size, beam characteristics and practitioner technique all influence how the skin and tattoo respond.
At Remedi, we combine this technology with careful assessment and considered settings. We adjust treatment according to your tattoo’s response and how your skin has healed.
Why stronger treatment is not always better
Increasing the energy does not automatically produce a better result. Skin pigment also absorbs laser light, and excessive treatment can increase the risk of injury.
Before each session, we consider:
These details help us select appropriate settings and decide whether treatment should proceed, be adjusted or be postponed.
Simple. Transparent. Specialist led, by appointment only.
A relaxed, no pressure chat about your tattoo and goals. We assess your suitability and carry out a patch test before any course begins — so everything is right for you.
Quick, comfortable appointments with our medical grade Nd:YAG laser. Private and discreet, by appointment only — fitted around your schedule.
A course of sessions is usually needed for tattoo removal. Results vary from person to person — we set honest expectations from the start.
You may want the tattoo removed as fully as possible, or you may simply need it lightened so your tattoo artist has more freedom with a new design.
Tell us your goal at the consultation. If you are planning a cover-up, we can take your artist’s requirements into account when discussing the fading needed.
Complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Some tattoos leave residual pigment, an outline or changes in skin colour or texture. We will explain what may be achievable for your individual tattoo.
Treatment can feel like a series of sharp, hot snaps against the skin. The sensation varies with the tattoo’s location, size and your individual sensitivity.
We use cooling to help manage discomfort and explain what to expect before starting. If pain is your main concern, tell us at your consultation so we can discuss how we will support you.
There is no reliable session count that applies to everyone.
Ink colour, quantity, layering, location, previous treatment and your body’s response all affect progress. A small tattoo is not necessarily a quick tattoo to remove.
We will give you an initial estimate where possible and review it as treatment progresses. Your skin must be ready for further treatment; we do not proceed simply because a set number of weeks has passed.
You will receive detailed guidance covering cooling, expected reactions, blister care, sun protection and returning to exercise or swimming.
Redness, swelling, tenderness and blistering can occur. Pigmentation changes, infection and scarring are also possible risks, which we discuss before treatment.
We explain what to watch for and when to contact us. Following your aftercare and allowing enough recovery time helps protect your skin throughout your course.
Read our tattoo removal pre-care and aftercare guidance.
Start with an honest conversation
You do not need to know the science before booking—that is our job to explain.
Bring your questions, tell us what you would like to change and let us assess your tattoo. We will help you understand your options so you can make an informed decision.
