The number 1 tattoo removal clinic in Glasgow, SkinteX Laser Clinic.
The FIRST to win the coveted Scottish Beauty Industry Awards, Tattoo Removal Surgery of the Year Award & Best Aesthetics Team, and SkinteX have now won over 8 awards!
For the past 2 years we’ve been nominated for The Best British Small Business Award!
In 2025 & 2026 we were nominated Finalists once again in the Scottish Beauty Awards and the Scottish Beauty Industry Industry Awards for Tattoo Removal Surgery of the Year.
Tattoo Removal / Regret – Key Information
There is a lot of misinformation about tattoo removal today. Keeping this simple, the most cost-effective, scar-free, safe, least tissue damage method is still by means of the Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser. Prices from £60.
SkinteX Laser Clinic uses advanced, innovative methods (including a pain reduction technique) all for your safety, reassurance & peace of mind.
Tattoo regret has become common & many look for a quick fix to their problem. Some practices claim to remove a tattoo in a couple of sessions just to get you in the door, but we know this is impossible, so beware of sales hype! Of course they could be referring to older amateur tattoo with low ink density & a small area, which then might be possible – but this is not the norm.
Pro or amateur? Amateur tattoo are removed quickly. But professional applications take longer, because there’s an even ink spread, more densely applied in the correct part of the dermis rather than random & they use quality modern inks. Some with bright colours with a polymer, or high metallic (like titanium) content, is harder to break down.
SkinteX endeavour full tattoo removal over a much shorter time-period, with excellent results. We will advise you correctly & honestly at a consultation. Remember results vary because every tattoo artist, ink, density, person & skin/body reaction is different!
Some other methods of removal are less effective than our laser, and can result in hypertrophic scar formation & hyperpigmented skin – neither of which you want!
Whilst some patients can live with mild scarring or put up with visually noticeable results/symptoms, we here at SkinteX don’t think you should! Our methods are scar-free with far less discomfort & pain than others due to our new ‘slide’ technique.
Different Skin Colours
Caucasian skin has a thinner stratum corneum than darker or black skin. This means less absorption of laser light energy & less sensation, than darker skin types (more melanin throughout the epidermis = more sensation). Dark or black skin has potential to develop keloid scarring, less so with pale/white skin. We know how to treat darker skin.
Can Everyone Be Treated?
The ideal candidate is one with perfectly good conditioned, normal skin. But many cannot. Here are just some examples of those who cannot receive treatment, if you have/suffer with: Excema or Dermatitis; New tattoo up to 3 months; Over dark moles (if in doubt always check first with your Surgeon, GP, or Dermatologist); Porphyria; Psoriasis; Skin Cancers; and under 16 years of age.
What Will I Experience?
Most describe the laser sensation as a large sting/snap from an elastic band, or needle, but our method induces less pain than others, which is noteworthy. Some of the light energy is absorbed by surrounding tissue, but there is no thermal damage to collagen, nor scarring. You will see little white spots (vacuole bubbles) on the skin surface, over the tattoo, which is a good thing, as some light is absorbed. These white spots disappear in a few minutes. You will have oedema & erythema but again these will pass over a few days & is quite normal. Only a few people find it necessary to take strong analgesics or paracetamol prior & post treatment.
How Does It Work?
The ink pigment is removed layer by layer with each treatment; explaining why several treatments are necessary. The Q-Switched laser with it’s enormous power, penetrates down into the dermis until the light is absorbed (by the ink). Because of the correct power density applied with SkinteX lasers, a shockwave is produced & the solid ink pigments are fragmented by means of this photo-mechanical process. Because skin tissue is not a solid, it is generally unaffected. The skin has macrophages which help remove these particles of ink up to a certain size, in a cleaning process called phagocytosis, by means of the lymphatic system. Your tattoo then fades with time. Your next treatment session removes the next ink pigment ‘layer’ of sorts & this is repeated until fully removed.
How Many Treatments Will I Require?
You will now have a good idea yourself, once you answer these questions: Was my tattoo performed by an amateur or professional? How old is it? What ink(s) were used, what pigment & their chemical compound? Was the artist heavy-handed & your tattoo deeper than necessary or over-filled with ink? Do I want total removal, or ‘covered up’ with a new tattoo? Having the answers would clearly help, but without them we could say anywhere from 2 to 18. Darker colours are better & easier to remove, but green & purples are harder. We hope you kept away from the bright or metallic colours!
Even medically published journals say “the final outcome can only be assessed at completion, which might take 2 years. Therefore, [say these medical/science experts] in some cases, complete tattoo clearance is impossible”. Although true, it does take long time, we can remove it fully. So if someone tells you it can be fully removed in ‘just a few sessions‘, please don’t believe them!
Did you know with tattoo removal, the tattoo ink can sometimes change colour, affecting your treatments? They don’t tell you that when you’re getting a tattoo, do they?
We want you to be fully satisfied. We are highly technical which means you’ll receive excellent care & personal attention as we help with your tattoo regret.
Contact us now on 07751 884512 for your Free detailed Consultation (leave a voicemail if we can’t answer).
Consultation and patch test is free, but there’s a one-time Clinic Registration fee of £25 when booking your appointment. Laser removal from £50. Easy Payment Plan (EPP) available, interest free.
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