How Laser Tattoo & PMU Removal Works (And Why We’re the Gold Standard for Results)

Tattoos and permanent makeup can be beautiful—until they’re not. Maybe your brows healed the wrong color, your eyeliner faded unevenly, or that tattoo from years ago just doesn’t fit who you are anymore.

The good news is: you don’t have to live with regret.

At our award-winning clinic, we combine artistry, precision, and science with the world’s gold standard technology for tattoo and permanent makeup removal: the Candela PicoWay® laser. This isn’t just any device—it’s the safest, most advanced, FDA-approved system designed to remove ink while protecting your skin.

🔬 How Laser Tattoo Removal Works

Laser tattoo removal is based on science, not guesswork. Here’s how it works:

1. Laser light targets pigment – PicoWay® sends ultra-short bursts of energy into the skin.

2. Ink absorbs the light – Pigment molecules absorb the energy at specific wavelengths.

3. Pigment shatters into fragments – The energy breaks ink into microscopic particles.

4. Body clears the fragments – Your lymphatic system naturally flushes them out over time.

   
   

Each session makes the pigment lighter until the tattoo or cosmetic ink disappears completely. Because PicoWay® delivers energy in picoseconds (one trillionth of a second), it’s safer for skin, works on all ink colors, and requires fewer treatments than outdated lasers.

🎨 Permanent Makeup Removal: Brows, Eyeliner & More

PMU (permanent makeup) requires precision. These pigments sit in delicate, highly visible areas like brows, eyelids, and lips. That means only the right technology—and the right expertise—can safely remove them.

That’s where we stand out. As award-winning permanent makeup artists and certified laser specialists, we understand both pigment implantation and safe removal.

Microblading Removal

Microblading often fades to gray, red, or blue strokes. Laser removal clears the pigment cleanly so you can start fresh or return to your natural brows.

Nano & Powder Brows

Even modern techniques can fade poorly. PicoWay® safely clears pigments without harming your skin or brow hair.

Ombré Brows

Ombré brows are meant to look soft, but they can fade unevenly or shift in tone. Laser removal evens discoloration or erases pigment completely.

Other PMU

From eyeliner to lip blush, our FDA-approved PicoWay® system provides precise, safe removal—even in the most delicate areas.

🏆 Why We’re the Gold Standard

Here’s why clients call us the #1 clinic for tattoo and PMU removal in the DMV (and beyond):

• Candela PicoWay® laser – the gold standard, trusted worldwide.

• FDA-approved equipment – ensuring maximum safety and effectiveness.

• All ink colors, all skin types – from stubborn greens to delicate brow pigments.

• Fewer sessions, faster results – thanks to cutting-edge picosecond technology.

• Award-winning artistry + certified specialists – we know pigment inside and out.

• Trusted locally & nationally – Vienna, Tysons, McLean, and across the DMV.

💬 FAQs: What Clients Ask Most

Does it hurt?

Most clients describe it as quick snaps—less painful than waxing or tattooing. We also provide numbing for extra comfort.

How many sessions do I need?

Every tattoo and PMU case is different, but with PicoWay® you’ll typically need fewer sessions than with older lasers.

Can it remove permanent makeup completely?

Yes. From brows to eyeliner to lips, PicoWay® is designed to safely clear cosmetic pigments without damaging your skin.

Will it damage my skin?No. PicoWay® is engineered to target pigment only, leaving surrounding tissue intact. That’s why it’s considered the safest laser for cosmetic tattoos.

Can I redo my brows after removal?Definitely. Many clients choose removal so they can refresh their brows with modern, natural techniques.

👉 Before you go anywhere for tattoo or PMU removal, ask this question: Is their laser FDA-approved?

Here’s the reality: not all tattoo removal machines are the same. Some clinics advertise “laser removal” but use cheap, outdated devices that can cause scarring, incomplete removal, or skin damage.

The Candela PicoWay® is one of the most advanced—and most expensive—lasers in the world. It’s also FDA-approved, which means it meets the highest safety and effectiveness standards.

Because we’re value-driven and results-driven, we invested in this brand-new gold standard system. We want every client to have the best results possible, delivered safely, by a clinic that truly cares. That’s why clients travel from across the DMV to see us.

✨ Start Fresh With Confidence

Whether it’s an old tattoo, microblading gone wrong, or brows that healed the wrong color, you don’t have to live with regret.

At our award-winning, gold standard clinic, we use the FDA-approved Candela PicoWay® laser to deliver results that are safer, faster, and more effective than any other system available.

📅 Book your consultation today and experience why we’re trusted as the #1 choice for tattoo and permanent makeup removal.