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PicoWay laser handpiece held over a tattooed forearm in the Cloak & Dagger Shoreditch laser suite
PicoWay® LASER technology in Shoreditch, East London

Laser Tattoo Removal in London. One Fixed Price, Unlimited Sessions.

No per-session billing and no surprises. We agree one price and keep treating until your tattoo is gone. Get a free estimate, then book your consultation and patch test.

  • PicoWay® works on colour tattoos
  • All skin types treated
Google rating
5.0 (22 reviews)
Finance
0% APR available*

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Send us the details and we will come back with an estimate plus a consultation and patch test slot.

Free consultation and patch test. No obligation, and no sales hustle.

  • Free consultation & patch test
  • WhatsApp replies within 15 minutes
  • Trained on PicoWay® by Candela
Why people come to us

What Stops People Getting a Tattoo Removed

Four things come up in consultations more than anything else. All four have straight answers.

The bill that never stops

Per-session pricing keeps climbing with no clear end point. You start with a quote for eight and find yourself paying for twelve or more.

Fear of pain and scarring

Older thermal lasers earned that reputation. PicoWay® uses photoacoustic shockwaves, not heat, to break down ink, with cryo-cooled air throughout.

COLOUR TATTOOS can't be removed

Every colour needs the right wavelength to break down. The PicoWay® laser has a wide enough range for all of them.

Dark skin can't be treated

Melanin absorbs the same light the ink does. Which wavelength and energy that calls for is something our technicians work out for your skin specifically.

We deal with all of it the same way: look at the tattoo properly, tell you what is genuinely achievable, and quote one price you can plan around.

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Complete laser tattoo removal

Eliminate Unwanted Ink With Fast, Effective PicoWay® Technology

We offer one simple price for all your PicoWay® tattoo removal sessions, no matter how many it takes until every removable trace of ink is cleared. Most tattoos need somewhere between ten and fifteen sessions, but because your price is fixed, that number only affects your timeline. It never affects what you pay.

The laser fires picosecond pulses that shatter pigment into fragments small enough for your lymphatic system to carry away over the following weeks. Because the energy is a photoacoustic shockwave rather than heat, the surrounding skin takes far less damage than it would from an older thermal laser. That is the whole reason it hurts less and heals faster.

  • Photoacoustic shockwaves, not heat
  • Fewer, shorter sessions than nanosecond lasers
  • Effective on stubborn blue and green inks
  • Precision-focused, minimal risk to surrounding skin
  • Integrated cryo-cooling on every session
  • Trusted worldwide for millions of removals

How the Fixed Price Works

One price, unlimited sessions
Complete removal is a single fixed price agreed before you start. Ten sessions or fifteen, the price does not move.
Consultation & patch test
Free, with no obligation. You leave with a fixed price for complete removal, however many sessions that takes. Your first session is a week later at the earliest, so the patch test has time to settle.
Cryo-cooling
Included in every session, chilled air numbs the area before the pulse and protects the surface of your skin while it works.
Payment
Pay up front or spread it across an 11-month 0% APR* plan. Blocks of three or six sessions are available if you are not going for complete removal.

Price is set by size. Colour, depth, density and age change how many sessions it takes, not what you pay

What sets us apart

Why Choose Cloak & Dagger for Tattoo Removal in London?

As one of London's highest rated and most reviewed tattoo shops, we know our stuff on ink, skin types and aftercare, whether we are creating tattoos or removing them.

One fixed price, unlimited sessions

Your price is agreed at the free consultation and then it does not change. We keep treating until all removable ink is cleared. If your tattoo needs fifteen sessions instead of ten, that is our problem, not your invoice. The risk sits with us, which is exactly where it should sit.

Picosecond technology

PicoWay® fires pulses measured in trillionths of a second, creating a photoacoustic shockwave rather than heat. Ink fragments more finely, the surrounding skin takes less damage, and clearance typically arrives in up to 50% fewer sessions than a nanosecond laser needs.

COLOUR TATTOOS TREATED PROPERLY

Different colours need different wavelengths, and PicoWay® runs the full set. Whatever colours are in your tattoo, there is a wavelength that clears them, and we switch between them across the session as the tattoo needs.

Darker skin tones

Every skin tone is treatable with our laser, and the wavelength and energy are matched to your skin rather than run at a standard setting. Your patch test is where we work that out.

Removal specialists, not a med-spa

Our technicians work on tattoo removal and nothing else. No injectables, no facials, no upsell to a treatment you did not come in for. That focus is why the advice you get about what is realistically achievable is worth listening to.

A tattoo studio since 2013

Cloak & Dagger has been tattooing in Shoreditch since 2013, and the laser suite opened in May 2022. Removal and artistry under one roof means we understand ink from both directions: how it goes in and how it comes out.

How it works

Remove Your Tattoo in Four Simple Steps

No mystery and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens from your first message to your last session.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Free, around thirty minutes, no obligation. We look at the tattoo, check your skin type, confirm the estimate you were given from photos, and set your fixed price.

  2. 02

    Patch test

    We treat a small area so we can see how your skin and your specific ink actually respond. That confirms the right energy settings for you and rules out any unexpected reaction. Your first full session follows a week later.

  3. 03

    Treatment

    Short sessions on the PicoWay® system in a clean, friendly studio, with cryo-cooling running throughout. Each area takes seconds to a couple of minutes. Sessions are set eight weeks apart.

  4. 04

    Aftercare

    You leave with clear instructions and we are on WhatsApp between sessions. Your lymphatic system does the clearing work in the weeks that follow, which is what the eight week gap between seassions is for.

Sessions are eight weeks apart because your body needs that long to clear the fragmented ink. Treating sooner does not speed anything up.

Seeing is believing

Before and After: Real Removal Results

We believe in transparency and results. By documenting every session, we make sure everyone can follow their own progress step by step.

Dense black full sleeve tattoo before laser removal
Before
The same arm with ink almost entirely cleared after a full PicoWay course
After

A dark full sleeve taken to near-complete clearance on a fixed-price package.

More progress shots go up regularly on our Instagram.

NOT SURE WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

Send us photos of your tattoo and book a free consultation. We will tell you honestly what is achievable and what it costs, before you commit to anything.

How we compare

Fixed-Price PicoWay Removal vs a Typical London Clinic

Most laser clinics in London bill per session and some still run a single-wavelength nanosecond laser. Here is what we do instead.

What you are comparing Per-session laser clinic Cloak & Dagger
What you pay Per session, and the total climbs with every visit One fixed price, unlimited sessions
Who carries the risk You do. More sessions means a bigger bill We do. More sessions costs you nothing extra
Laser platform Q-switched nanosecond Nd:YAG PicoWay® picosecond, less heat, faster clearance
Colour ink Often declined, or it stalls after a few visits Every colour has a wavelength that clears it
Darker skin tones Frequently turned away Every skin tone treated, energy matched to yours
Skin cooling Optional, or charged as an extra Integrated cryo-cooling on every session
Consultation and patch test Often chargeable Free, with no obligation
What else is on the menu Injectables, facials and a removal room Tattoo removal and nothing else
Paying over time Pay again at every visit 11-month 0% APR finance*
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Real reviews

What Our Tattoo Removal Clients Say

5.0 out of 5 from 22 Google reviews

I have had a very positive experience with Cloak and Dagger for tattoo removal. The staff is amazing, very professional, knowledgeable, and make me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, especially Kate. They provided me with the right information regarding the treatment, how to take care of it, how many sessions were needed. The area where this takes place is very clean and tidy and they are using the latest technology with very cool glasses that make the experience more pleasant, pain is not that bad, they apply cold air plus give you tips to minimise the discomfort. I strongly recommend this place and I think it is the best on this matter with amazing prices.

Estrellita Maria Neira Google review

I had a massive black tribal tattoo on my shoulder and honestly never believed I could fully get rid of it. At first, I only hoped to lighten it enough for a cover-up. I spent ages searching for the right laser clinic, and I'm so glad I found Cloak & Dagger Laser. Now my skin is completely clear — people genuinely can't tell I ever had a tattoo. The communication throughout the process was excellent, and everything was explained clearly from the start. The pricing was also very competitive compared to other clinics. The results far exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt, the best laser clinic in London.

Jan Vondrášek Google review

I have been a client of Kelly's for nearly 2 years now, she is so knowledgable and truthful about the whole laser process. We are working on a very dark, full sleeve removal and I would not want anyone else to treat me ever again. I was with a previous removal company and I was disappointed with the results. But the results with Kelly have given me complete confidence that we can remove this tattoo once and for all. She is so kind and empathetic, we have a great time in every session no matter how ouchy it is.

Cora Albertine Google review
Google rating
5.0 Google rating Across 22 reviews
Fewer sessions
50% Fewer sessions PicoWay® vs nanosecond lasers
Studio since
2013 Studio since Laser suite since May 2022
APR finance
0% APR finance Spread over 11 months*
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Tattoo Removal Guides

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask, written by the technicians who do the work.

Got questions?

Tattoo Removal Questions, Answered

How much does laser tattoo removal cost in London?

Your price is fixed at your free consultation based on the size of your tattoo, and then it does not change. Complete removal is sold as one price covering unlimited sessions until all clinically removable ink is cleared, so you never pay per session or pay more because your tattoo needed more visits than expected. Smaller pieces cost considerably less than full sleeves. 11-month 0% APR* finance is available to spread the cost.

How many sessions will I need?

Most tattoos need somewhere between 10 and 15 sessions, but it depends on ink density, depth, colour, age, body location and how quickly your immune system clears the fragments. PicoWay typically clears ink in up to 50% fewer sessions than older nanosecond lasers. Because your price is fixed, session count affects how long your treatment takes, not what you pay.

Does laser tattoo removal hurt?

Most people describe it as being flicked with an elastic band, and each area is over in seconds to a couple of minutes. PicoWay uses photoacoustic shockwaves rather than heat, which hurts noticeably less than older thermal lasers, and we run integrated cryo-cooling throughout every session. Bony areas like ribs, ankles and wrists are more sensitive than fleshier ones.

Will laser tattoo removal leave a scar?

Properly performed laser removal does not scar. Where scarring exists after treatment it usually predates the removal, either from the original tattooing itself or from picking at blisters during healing. PicoWay's non-thermal photoacoustic energy limits damage to the surrounding skin, and following the aftercare instructions is the single biggest thing you control.

Can you remove COLOUR TATTOOS?

Yes. Different colours absorb different wavelengths, and PicoWay runs the full set, so there is a wavelength for whatever is in your tattoo. Some colours in a multi-colour piece will clear faster than others, and the fixed price covers however long that takes.

Is laser tattoo removal safe on darker skin?

Yes, across every Fitzpatrick skin type. Melanin absorbs laser energy too, which is why shorter wavelengths carry more risk on darker skin, as energy that should reach the ink goes into the skin instead. The 1064nm wavelength is absorbed far less by melanin, so it reaches the ink and leaves the surrounding skin alone. We match the energy to your skin rather than running a standard setting, and the patch test is where we establish what that is. Where a tattoo has colours that need shorter wavelengths, the patch test tells us how your skin handles them.

What is the difference between fading and full removal?

Fading lightens a tattoo enough for an artist to cover it with new work, which takes far fewer sessions than clearing every trace. Full removal keeps going until all removable ink is gone. Fading runs on 3- or 6-session bundles; complete removal runs on the fixed unlimited-session price.

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. The consultation and safety patch test cost nothing and commit you to nothing. We assess your tattoo's location, depth, density and colour, review your skin type, give you a realistic outcome and quote your fixed price.

Why do I need a patch test?

The patch test treats a small area of your tattoo so we can see how your skin and your specific ink respond before committing to a full session. It tells us the right energy settings for you and confirms there is no unexpected reaction. It is done at your free consultation.

Still have a question?

Send us a message and one of our technicians will answer it properly. No sales pitch.

Free consultation and patch test, no obligation

You're Not Stuck With a Tattoo You Don't Like Anymore

Get a free estimate, then book your consultation and patch test. We will quote one fixed price that covers every session until all removable ink is cleared.

  • One fixed price, unlimited sessions
  • Picosecond technology
  • 11-month 0% APR finance*