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Clear the Canvas

Restore Your Natural Skin

Eliminate unwanted ink with precision, speed, and safety. Powered by Cynosure’s advanced PicoSure® Pro, our non-invasive laser treatments selectively shatter pigment beneath the skin, delivering optimal clearance in fewer visits without harming surrounding tissue.

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Tattoo Removals

  • Unlike conventional lasers that rely on intense thermal heat to burn ink, PicoSure® Pro utilizes proprietary PressureWave™ technology. It delivers ultra-fast bursts of energy that create a photomechanical impact, shattering stubborn ink clusters into microscopic, sand-like particles that your body can easily process and eliminate.

  • Because PressureWave™ technology fractures ink into tiny particles rather than pebble-sized fragments, your body's immune system clears the pigment significantly faster. Most clients achieve optimal tattoo clearance in just 3 to 6 treatments spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart—substantially fewer sessions than older Q-switched lasers require.

  • Older tattoo removal lasers carry a high risk of thermal injury, hypopigmentation, and scarring, especially on deeper skin tones. PicoSure® Pro's pressure-based mechanism specifically targets the tattoo pigment without harming surrounding healthy tissue, making it a safe, reliable option across all skin types without excessive heat damage.

  • PicoSure® Pro is officially Health Canada approved to safely and effectively treat tattoos and pigmented lesions across skin types I through VI (with dedicated 755nm and 1064nm wavelengths, and 532nm for skin types I–III). This ensures every treatment meets strict clinical safety, efficacy, and device manufacturing standards in Canada.

A Smarter, Gentler Approach to Ink Removal

Tastes shift, personal styles change, and older tattoos don't always align with your current lifestyle. Whether you want a completely clear canvas, lightening for a cover-up, or the removal of a previously treated piece that stalled out, Pico Studio Skin Clinic provides targeted, non-surgical laser clearance designed around your comfort and skin health.

  • PressureWave™ Precision: Instead of relying on intense heat that can burn or damage surrounding skin, the PicoSure® Pro device utilizes pressure to shatter ink into tiny, sand-like particles.

  • Body-Driven Clearance: Once fractured into microscopic particles, the ink is processed and eliminated naturally through your body's lymphatic system over the following weeks.

  • Fewer Appointments Required: With PicoSure Pro, you get better clearance of the tattoo and fewer treatments compared to conventional laser tattoo removal.

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PicoSure Pro vs. Conventional Laser Removal

Treatment Comparison
Treatment Metric Conventional Laser Removal PicoSure® Pro (Pico Studio)
Clearance Mechanism Thermal / heat-based destruction PressureWave® mechanical shattering
Ink Particle Breakdown Pencil-sized fragments Microscopic sand-like particles
Difficult Colors (Blue/Green) Slow or ineffective clearance High-efficiency, specialized clearance
Recommended Sessions Often 10 to 15+ sessions Typically 3 to 6 treatments for optimal results
Skin Preservation Elevated risk of heat blistering and scarring Removes ink without harming surrounding skin
Treatment Interval 8 to 12 weeks Every 6 to 8 weeks

Step-by-Step: The Treatment Experience

Complimentary Personalized Consultation

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Every treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation of your tattoo’s size, location on the body, ink depth, and color characteristics, alongside your skin type and lifestyle habits to customize your schedule.

Preparation & Comfort Management

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The treatment area is cleansed, and topical numbing along with cold-air skin cooling is applied to ensure maximum comfort. Most clients describe the sensation as a light, quick snap on the skin, similar to a small rubber band.

Our certified laser specialist guides the PicoSure Pro handpiece across the tattoo, delivering fast, precise bursts of energy directly into the pigment. Treatments are quick, typically taking 15 to 30 minutes depending on tattoo size.

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Targeted Laser Delivery

You may notice temporary "frosting" (a light, chalky whitening on the skin) immediately after the pass, which is a normal indicator of ink fragmentation. Mild redness or swelling resembling a light sunburn may appear for 24–48 hours.

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Immediate Response

Your body naturally clears away the fractured ink particles over the next 6 to 8 weeks before your next scheduled session.

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Natural Elimination

Essential Post-Treatment Aftercare

Proper aftercare speeds recovery and supports efficient ink clearance:

  • Keep the Area Clean & Dry: Wash gently with mild cleanser and water, then pat dry with a clean towel.

  • Moisturize & Protect: Apply a thin layer of recommended healing balm or pure aloe vera if the area feels tight or dry.

  • Allow Natural Healing: If small scabs or micro-flakes form, let them shed naturally to avoid marking or pigment disruption.

  • Avoid Heat & Moisture: Skip hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, and high-intensity workouts for 48 hours.

  • Sun Defense: Shield the treated skin from direct UV light and apply broad-spectrum SPF 50+ once the skin surface has fully healed.

  • Hydrate & Stay Active: Drinking ample water and maintaining good circulation assists your lymphatic system in eliminating ink particles faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unlike traditional lasers that rely on heat to destroy tattoo ink, the PicoSure Pro device uses pressure to effectively shatter ink into tiny sand-like particles that are easier for your body to naturally and quickly eliminate. This results in better clearance and fewer overall treatments without harming the surrounding skin.

  • 3 to 6 treatments are recommended for optimal results. The exact number of sessions is determined by variables including ink characteristics, size of the tattoo, location on the body, and lifestyle habits. Sessions are typically scheduled every 6 to 8 weeks.

  • Most clients find the sensation very manageable and compare it to a quick snap of a small rubber band against the skin. We integrate topical numbing agents and advanced skin-chilling air to keep the area cool and comfortable.

  • Yes. PicoSure Pro works effectively on multicoloured tattoos—including stubborn blues and greens—as well as hard-to-remove black ink and previously treated tattoos.

  • Yes. PicoSure Pro 755nm and 1064nm wavelengths are Health Canada approved to treat tattoos and pigmented lesions across skin types I–VI. Its photomechanical mechanism delivers targeted ink removal without thermal injury to surrounding tissue.

  • Yes. Fading a tattoo to give your artist a clean canvas typically requires only 2 to 4 sessions. Once the skin has fully healed, new ink can safely be placed over the treated area.

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Compass Medical Clinic | PICO Studio Skin Clinic
4800 Leslie Street, Suite 301
North York, ON, M2J 2K9
Email:
T: 416-628-1312
F: 416-628-1227

Office Hours:
Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm