How Many Tattoo Removal Sessions Do You Really Need in Edmonton?
23 April 2026
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Introductory $100 session
(Limited Time Offer)
At Bush Whacked Laser, we specialize in laser tattoo removal, tattoo fading, and permanent makeup (PMU) removal using the Candela PicoWay laser – one of the most advanced systems available for pigment removal.
Whether you’re removing a tattoo completely, lightening it for a cover-up, or addressing cosmetic pigment, our approach focuses on visible progress, skin safety, and honest expectations.
Tattoo removal is not a one-size-fits-all process.
Results depend on:
– Ink colour and density
– Tattoo age and depth
– Location on the body
– Skin type and immune response
– Treatment spacing and energy settings
This is why full removal packages often fail to deliver predictable outcomes.
Our role is to reassess every session, adjust treatment as the tattoo fades, and guide the process responsibly rather than locking you into promises that don’t account for how your body responds.
Your tattoo removal journey begins with a flat-rate $100 first session, regardless of tattoo size.
This first visit includes:
– Tattoo assessment and skin evaluation
– Discussion of realistic timelines and expectations
– A test response to PicoWay laser energy
– Your first visible reduction
As your tattoo gets smaller and lighter, the price decreases accordingly.
We don’t sell full removal packages because tattoos don’t fade on a schedule.
For new, untreated black ink tattoos, we offer a clear guarantee:
If your tattoo is not removed after 10 treatments, we will continue treating it at no additional cost.
This guarantee reflects:
– Our experience with ink physics
– The capabilities of PicoWay technology
– Ethical treatment planning with realistic boundaries
Guarantees only work when they’re based on expertise – not marketing promises.
The Candela PicoWay laser uses ultra-short, photo-acoustic pulses to shatter tattoo ink into microscopic particles that your body can naturally eliminate.
Designed for clients seeking full tattoo clearance over time, with treatments spaced 8–10 weeks apart.
Ideal for lightening tattoos before re-working or re-designing. Many fading cases require fewer sessions.
Precision removal for brows. Frequently chosen before corrections or reapplication.
Each session is reassessed because progress changes over time.
Introductory $100 session
( Limited Time Offer)
Tattoo removal sessions range from $90–$600+, depending on size, density, and response.
(Applied by Technician prior to session)
(Take home application)
Our results reflect responsible treatment planning, consistent spacing, and skin-first care.
The PicoWay is a remarkably innovative triple-wave picosecond laser from Syneron Candela. The triple wavelength allows for treatment of all tattoo colours and types, including recalcitrant tattoos on any skin type. The picosecond pulse on the PicoWay is one trillionth of a second, which is 1000 times faster than the nanosecond pulse. When combined with its high power peak, the laser energy is delivered so rapidly that even the smallest pigment fragments will shatter, allowing the body to remove the particles much faster than nanosecond technology. With PicoWay technology, tattoos are affected by not only selective photothermolysis, but also subsequent photo-acoustic shock-waves that result in caviation of the smallest ink particles, promoting phagocytosis, the body’s natural elimination process.
With photo-acoustic, the laser energy is delivered so rapidly that even the smallest pigment fragments will shatter. For photo-thermal, the laser energy is delivered more slowly so that only the larger pigment fragments will shatter. Nanosecond lasers have proportionally more photo-thermal action, which heats the pigment and the surrounding tissue. The PicoWay’s picosecond technology delivers photo-acoustic peak power and shatters the ink pigment with the little photo-thermal effect – thus ensuring that the surrounding tissue does not receive any heat. Q-switched lasers use nanosecond technology delivering photo-thermal, and a small amount of photo-acoustic, energy. The surrounding tissue is traumatized with the ink pigment being slowly heated and broken down. The skin needs more time to heal between treatments and the ink particles need more treatments to break down.
The PicoWay can remove tattoos on Fitzpatrick skin types I through VI. We require you to come in for a consultation prior to starting the tattoo removal journey. During the consultation we will go over the process with you and discuss any factors that may affect your results. We will also measure out your tattoo and give you a price quote. From there, if you decide you would like to proceed with the treatment, we will do a mandatory patch test on your tattoo to ensure that there are no adverse reactions from the laser and there is a positive healing process.
If you would like to know an estimated price of your tattoo removal prior to booking a consultation, you can e-mail us a photo of the tattoo to be removed at bushwhackedlaser@gmail.com. Keep in mind this would just be an estimate and we would not be able to give you an exact quote without measuring out your tattoo in person.
Every individual has a different threshold for pain. Like getting a tattoo, it also depends on the area being treated. The treatment time is quicker. Laser tattoo removal is often described as feeling like hot rubber bands snapping against the skin. Pairing the treatment with our Zensa numbing cream can help reduce discomfort. While some find laser removal more painful than getting a tattoo, the process is significantly quicker.
Zensa Topical Anaesthetic can be purchased at our lounge for a fee of $45 +gst prior to their appointment. Our tattoo removal specialist can numb you before your treatment for 30 minutes at a fee of $25 +gst. Pain medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen that thin blood and promote bruising are not recommended.
Blisters may occur after a laser tattoo removal treatment but, when treated properly, will not have any long-term effects. Occasionally, hypopigmentation (whitening of the skin) may occur, but normal skin tone should return 6-12 months after your last treatment. There are minimal chances of scarring after treatment, and long-term side effects are rare.
Immediately after your laser tattoo removal treatment, the treated area will have a white discolouration (white frosted crust). Redness and swelling will also occur. This is normal and will disappear slowly over time. Some blistering may occur as this is the body’s natural healing process, but this is rare. Gauze and ointment will be applied at the end of the treatment to protect the area from infection.
Laser tattoo removal treatments are usually completed in a few minutes. Factors contributing to treatment time are size and colour of the tattoo being removed. Most tattoos require several sessions to remove, with spacing of 8 to 10 weeks in between each session.
Lasers work by producing short pulses of intense light that penetrate the top layers of the skin (1 to 3 mm). The laser energy is selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigments, causing the pigments to fragment without damaging the surrounding skin. The shattered ink pigments are then attacked by the body’s immune system and naturally cleared. Several sessions are needed for tattoo clearance depending on the depth and quality of ink. (This procedure is bloodless.)
With the Syneron Candela PicoWay laser system, clearance is achieved with 10 sessions, possibly more depending on contributing factors. If you are considering laser tattoo removal in Edmonton here is Bush Whacked Lasers guarantee for you!
With PicoWay, we can treat professional, amateur, cosmetic, traumatic, and medical tattoos of all colours. Thanks to our broad spectrum of wavelengths, we can effectively treat tattoos of all colors.
Absolutely, the PicoWay has adjustable spot sizes (2 to 10 mm) to precisely remove only certain parts of your tattoo.
Some of our clients want their tattoo removal end result to be faded to a certain percentage, and others want total clearance, depending on what the plan is for their new tattoo. You should wait until the skin is completely healed from the removal before tattooing over the same area. We recommend waiting at least 3 months.
Before you come in for your first treatment, we recommend waiting 3 months after getting your tattoo to allow your skin to heal and your immune system to return to normal.
Blistering following treatment may vary based on the tattoo. Red spectrum colors tend to blister more consistently, while black tattoos typically have a lower blistering tendency. In the event that blisters form, allow them to heal naturally without popping, as this could increase scarring risks. Blisters usually subside within a few days.
Ready to start your tattoo removal journey with clarity and confidence?
Book your $100 first session today and experience tattoo removal guided by expertise – not pressure.
📍 Edmonton, Alberta
📞 780-435-2874
📧 bushwhackedlaser@gmail.com
INTRODUCTORY OFFER
First Treatment
( Limited Offer)
At Bush whacked Laser, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and effective results. To demonstrate our confidence in our services, we’re offering a special opportunity to first-time clients: experience laser tattoo removal for just $100. We look forward to helping you on your journey.
