Laser Tattoo Removal · St Kilda, Melbourne
Ready to say goodbye to a tattoo you no longer love? We use the world-leading PicoWay picosecond laser to safely remove or fade body art and cosmetic tattoos, for all ink colours and all skin types.
Removing a brow tattoo? See PicoWay brow tattoo removal.
PicoWay is a picosecond laser. It delivers ultra-short bursts of energy, about one trillionth of a second long, straight into the tattoo ink. This shatters the ink into tiny fragments, which your lymphatic system then naturally clears away between sessions.
Because PicoWay works so fast, it creates far less heat than older Q-switch lasers. That means less discomfort, less risk of scarring and faster results, which is why it is widely regarded as the gold standard in tattoo removal.
At CTM we go one step further and pair PicoWay with Dermalux LED phototherapy, which helps your body flush the shattered ink out faster.
If PicoWay isn’t right for your area, we also offer Plasma Fibroblast and saline removal. We’ll talk you through the options at your consultation.
Real CTM clients. How quickly a tattoo fades depends on its size, colours, ink depth and your skin, so every removal plan is personalised.
Nik brings over four years of specialised experience in PicoWay laser tattoo removal, including cosmetic eyebrow tattoo removal. He also provides Ultraformer MPT HIFU for face and body lifting, tightening and contouring.
Nik and Shelley are the husband-and-wife team behind Cosmetic Tattooing Melbourne, so every removal plan is backed by Shelley’s 17 years of cosmetic tattooing experience, right here in our St Kilda salon.
After your PicoWay session, the ink has been shattered into tiny fragments, and your lymphatic system has to flush them out of the skin. Dermalux LED phototherapy speeds this up by stimulating circulation and lymphatic drainage at a cellular level.
We recommend adding a Dermalux LED session to every PicoWay appointment for the best possible result.
Tattoo removal is gradual. Each session breaks down more ink, and your body clears it in between, so sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart.
We look at your tattoo’s size, colours, depth and location, talk through full removal or fading for a cover-up, and give you a personalised plan.
Most sessions take about 30 minutes. It feels like a thin rubber band snapping on the skin. Most clients don’t need numbing cream, but we can arrange it if you’d like.
A Dermalux LED session straight after your laser helps your lymphatic system flush the shattered ink faster and calms the skin.
We review your results after your first session and plan the next one 4–8 weeks later, until you reach the result you want.
Good preparation and aftercare protect your skin and help your body clear the ink. Full written instructions are given when you book, and you can read our tattoo removal aftercare any time.
Prices are per session and depend on the size of the tattoo. Save with a pack of sessions, and we will confirm your plan at your consultation.
Packs save 10–20% on single-session prices. Prices are a guide and can change; your exact quote is confirmed at your consultation or when you book online.
When you visit Cosmetic Tattooing Melbourne, you can feel confident knowing you’re in experienced, professional hands.
Extensive experience in cosmetic tattooing, beauty and advanced treatments.
Thousands of clients have trusted us for their cosmetic tattooing and beauty treatments.
Proudly backed by hundreds of Google reviews from our valued clients.
A world-leading laser that treats all ink colours and skin types, with fewer sessions than older Q-switch lasers.
We follow strict hygiene and infection-control procedures so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your treatment.
Professionally trained, licensed and certified, with a strong commitment to safe and high-quality treatments.
As cosmetic tattooists, we understand pigment, and we offer PicoWay, saline and Plasma Fibroblast options to suit every tattoo.
If any texture changes occur while healing, clients who started their removal with us get free skin revision treatments.
Every plan is built around your tattoo, your skin and your goal, whether that is full removal or fading for a cover-up.
With 17 years of industry experience, more than 8,000 clients serviced and nearly 580 Google reviews, Cosmetic Tattooing Melbourne is proud to provide PicoWay laser tattoo removal and cosmetic tattooing from our St Kilda, Melbourne salon.
Spread the cost of your treatment with interest-free payment plans.
Most clients need between 3 and 10 sessions, spaced 4–8 weeks apart. It depends on:
We review your results after your first session and give you a personalised recommendation.
No. Tattoo removal is a gradual process: each session breaks down more ink, and your body clears it between sessions.
Most PicoWay sessions take about 30 minutes, so it is easy to fit into a lunch break and go straight back to work.
It feels like a thin rubber band snapping against the skin: quick, sharp and very manageable. PicoWay is much more comfortable than older lasers, and most clients don’t need numbing cream. If you have a low pain threshold or a sensitive area, let us know when you book and we can arrange numbing.
PicoWay is one of the most effective lasers for multi-colour tattoos. We treat black, grey, blue, green, purple, red and brown inks. Yellow and white inks may need extra sessions.
Yes. PicoWay’s ultra-short pulses create much less heat than older lasers, which makes it safe for all skin types and tones.
Yes. We remove and fade brow, lip and eyeliner tattoos and scalp micropigmentation (SMP), as well as all body art. Read more about PicoWay brow tattoo removal and cosmetic tattoo removal.
Absolutely. We regularly fade tattoos before a cover-up. Fading usually takes fewer sessions than full removal and works very well with PicoWay.
PicoWay keeps heat away from the surrounding skin, so the risk of scarring is much lower than with older lasers, especially with good aftercare. In the rare case that texture changes occur while healing, we offer free skin revision treatments with Plasma Fibroblast or skin needling.
Yes. Dermalux LED stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage, which helps your body flush the shattered ink faster between sessions and reduces redness and inflammation. We recommend it after every PicoWay session.
Sessions start at $150 for a very small tattoo (up to 5 × 5 cm), $200 for small (up to 10 cm), $250 for medium (up to 20 cm) and $400 for large tattoos (A4 and over). Eyebrow removal is $240 per session, or $220 for part of the brow. Packs of 3, 6 or 10 sessions save 10–20%, and we also offer an unlimited package. Your exact plan and quote are confirmed at your consultation.
Our salon is at Suite 2/179 Barkly Street, St Kilda VIC 3182. We welcome clients from St Kilda, South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Elwood, Brighton, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Richmond, Fitzroy and across Melbourne. Our sister laser tattoo removal studio, Removable Regrets, works from the same salon.
Book your PicoWay session at our St Kilda salon, Suite 2/179 Barkly Street, or call us on 0412 144 015 for a chat first.
