Laser · 3 min read ·
Can laser be used over tattoos or moles?
Why practitioners avoid tattoos and moles during laser hair removal.
Quick answer: No. Laser hair removal is not performed over tattoos or moles because the pigment absorbs energy and can burn. Practitioners cover or work around them.
Tattoos
Ink absorbs the laser and can burn or change colour.
Moles
They are covered to avoid damage and keep them easy to monitor.
Check moles
Any changing mole should be checked by a doctor.
Hair in moles
Trimming is safer than laser.
Common questions
Do you remove tattoos?
Tattoo removal needs a specific laser, which we do not currently offer.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
