Laser Tattoo Removal

Hollywood Spectra is London’s most advanced multi-wavelength laser system for safe and precise removal of tattoos and semi-permanent makeup. Using short, high-energy nanosecond pulses, the laser targets and shatters pigment particles without damaging the surrounding skin.
Your body’s natural lymphatic process then clears these fragmented pigments over time, gradually fading unwanted ink or cosmetic pigment with each session.

During treatment: You may feel a brief warm snapping sensation; we use cooling and topical numbing for comfort.

Immediately after: The skin may appear white or frosted for a few minutes — a normal part of the process.

Healing: Expect mild redness, flaking, or scabbing over several days. Avoid touching or picking the area.

Results: Pigment lightens progressively as your body clears the ink particles over several weeks.

Many tattoos can be cleared entirely, while others fade to a soft shadow. Our goal is always a smooth, even skin tone with minimal textural change or risk of scarring.

The sensation is similar to a quick elastic snap. We apply numbing cream and cooling throughout your treatment to keep you comfortable.

Yes. Hollywood Spectra is FDA-approved for all Fitzpatrick skin types (I–VI). Its ultra-short pulse duration reduces thermal impact, lowering the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and making it one of the safest systems for darker complexions.

Most tattoos require between 6 and 12 sessions, depending on factors like ink colour, depth, density, and your body’s response. Lighter or older tattoos often fade more quickly, while new or heavily saturated designs may need more treatments.

Mild redness, frosting, or pinpoint swelling may appear for 24–48 hours. Makeup can usually be worn after two to three days, and full recovery occurs within a week.
We’ll provide detailed aftercare, including healing balm and SPF recommendations, to ensure smooth recovery and even pigment fading.

Hollywood Spectra uses ultra-short, high-energy laser pulses to shatter pigment particles deep within the skin without damaging the surrounding tissue. These microscopic ink fragments are then naturally cleared away by your body’s immune system over time.

The system operates across four wavelengths — 1064 nm, 532 nm, 585 nm, and 650 nm — allowing precise targeting of virtually every pigment colour:

1064 nm: black, dark blue, and grey inks

532 nm: red, orange, and light brown

585 nm: turquoise, sky blue, and teal

650 nm: green and aqua shades

This makes Hollywood Spectra one of the most comprehensive multi-wavelength laser systems in London, capable of treating even the most resistant tattoo pigments safely and effectively.

Both systems effectively remove tattoos and pigmentation, but they work differently. Pico lasers deliver ultra-short pulses in picoseconds, while Hollywood Spectra uses ultra-stable nanosecond pulses that provide a smoother energy profile and greater comfort.
Hollywood Spectra’s four wavelengths (1064 nm, 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 nm) allow it to treat every tattoo colour safely — including blues and greens that many Pico systems miss. It’s also gentler on the skin, making it ideal for semi-permanent makeup removal and darker skin tones.

The Picosure Pro uses a single 755 nm wavelength, which works well for black or brown ink but struggles with reds, blues, and greens. In contrast, Hollywood Spectra provides multiple wavelengths and balanced energy output, giving full-colour clearance with less inflammation and downtime.
For clients seeking comfortable, predictable results across all skin types, Hollywood Spectra laser remains the more versatile and refined choice.

Hollywood Spectra is the next generation of Q-Switched technology. It features dual-pulse modes and enhanced beam uniformity, producing faster, more even fading with minimal heat build-up.
Older Q-Switched lasers could cause more swelling, prolonged redness, or patchy clearance. Hollywood Spectra delivers quieter energy, quicker recovery, and superior results on resistant pigment — ideal for clients who want smoother, safer outcomes.

Yes — that’s one of the system’s key strengths. The 585 nm and 650 nm wavelengths specifically target blue and green inks, which are typically the hardest to remove with standard lasers. Hollywood Spectra makes it possible to achieve clear, even fading across all colours safely and effectively.

Yes — Hollywood Spectra is highly effective for removing tribal tattoos, even those with deep or heavily saturated black ink.

Tribal tattoos often use dense carbon-based pigment that sits deeper within the dermis, making them difficult to clear with older laser systems. Hollywood Spectra’s dual-pulse nanosecond technology and 1064 nm wavelength specifically target dark ink with exceptional precision, breaking pigment into tiny particles that your body naturally eliminates over time.

For very dense tribal work, a course of 6–12 sessions or more may be required, spaced 6–8 weeks apart. We can also combine standard and fractional laser modes to accelerate pigment clearance and smooth the surrounding skin texture.

Yes — combining multi-depth fractional laser passes can greatly enhance your tattoo-removal results, particularly for stubborn ink, semi-permanent makeup, or skin that has scarring from older tattoos.

During Hollywood Spectra treatments, we can incorporate a fractional laser mode that creates thousands of microscopic channels at varying depths within the skin. These micro-columns stimulate collagen renewal, improve oxygen and lymphatic circulation, and enhance pigment clearance between sessions.

This approach not only helps the body clear fragmented pigment faster but also refines skin texture, softens scarring, and reduces the chance of residual “ghost shadows.”

At Continental Skin Clinic London, we often use this advanced fractional setting as part of a customised protocol — especially when treating resistant pigment or restoring skin smoothness after semi-permanent makeup removal. The result is clearer, healthier-looking skin with fewer sessions and more uniform fading.

Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid sun exposure, heat, and swimming for 7–10 days, and use SPF 50 daily once healed. Allow any scabs or flakes to shed naturally.

At Continental Skin Clinic London, we specialise in precise pigment removal with minimal downtime. Whether you’re fading an old tattoo, removing unwanted semi-permanent makeup, or correcting cosmetic pigment, we’ll create a tailored plan to help you achieve clear, healthy-looking skin — safely and confidently.

We specialise in precision pigment removal with a focus on skin health and comfort. Each treatment is mapped and adjusted for colour depth, location, and skin type. Whether you’re removing an old tattoo, correcting cosmetic pigment, or lightening ink for a cover-up, you’ll receive the highest clinical standards and naturally refined results.