Tattoo Removal CPD Course - Chelmsford, Essex
Tattoo removal is a growing laser aesthetic service for clients looking to remove or fade unwanted tattoos and cosmetic tattooing. This one-day CPD course at LBL Academy, Chelmsford covers laser physics, ink science, wavelength selection, Fitzpatrick-specific settings, treatment protocols, session spacing and essential safety considerations. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through supervised live model practice, preparing you to deliver tattoo removal treatments safely and effectively.
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CPD Accredited
Live Model Practice
Needle & Cannula
One Day Intensive
Who Is This Course For?
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Aesthetic and beauty practitioners holding a Level 3 qualification who want to add a high-demand laser treatment to their service menu
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Existing laser practitioners who offer hair removal or skin rejuvenation and want to extend into tattoo removal with specific training in ink fragmentation protocols
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Clinic owners adding tattoo removal to a treatment menu and wanting structured training for themselves or their team.
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SPMU and cosmetic tattoo artists who want to offer removal and correction of permanent makeup and semi-permanent brow treatments
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Practitioners who have purchased a Q-switched device and need clinical training beyond manufacturer instruction
Speak with Laura before booking if you are currently at an earlier qualification stage; she will confirm whether this course is the right next step.
This is a specialist course for experienced lip injectors only. It is not a foundation or intermediate course.
Entry Requirements for Tattoo Removal
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Level 3 NVQ in Beauty Therapy, Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology qualification, or equivalent recognised professional background
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Prior laser training is strongly recommended ideally completion of LBL Academy's Laser Treatments CPD course or equivalent laser physics foundation
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Valid Level 3 First Aid certificate current before the course date
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Local authority registration check required before treating clients commercially laser tattoo removal is a licensable procedure in most UK councils. Laura will advise at consultation
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Personal consultation with Laura before confirming your place
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Speak with Laura before booking she will confirm your lip filler background and injecting frequency
What This Course Covers
1. The Physics - Why Tattoo Removal Laser Works
Q-switched lasers (nanosecond) fragment ink particles using heat; picosecond lasers (trillionths of a second) fragment them mechanically via shockwave, which is faster and safer for stubborn colours.
2. Wavelength Selection by Ink Colour
1064nm is primary for black/dark inks and darker skin tones; 532nm is used for red/orange/yellow (with caution on lighter skin); 755nm targets blues/greens — resistant colours (turquoise, purple) require picosecond lasers.
3. Ink Chemistry - Amateur vs Professional vs Cosmetic Tattoo
Professional ink clears predictably due to its consistency; amateur ink is unpredictable; cosmetic tattoo ink (iron oxide) carries a risk of paradoxical darkening — a patch test is essential.
4. Fitzpatrick-Specific Protocols
Fluence is adjusted according to skin type: standard for Types I–III, conservative (20–30% lower) for Type IV, and only 1064nm with aggressive cooling plus a mandatory patch test for Types V–VI.
5. The Kirby-Desai Scale - Estimating Treatment Sessions
A structured tool for estimating session count based on 6 factors (skin type, location, ink colour, quantity, scarring, layering), applied practically rather than just as a theoretical concept.
in practical application, not just as a theoretical concept.
6. Ink Chemistry Amateur vs Professional vs Cosmetic Tattoo
Professional, cosmetic and metallic inks respond differently to treatment; cosmetic and metallic inks carry a risk of paradoxical darkening.
7. Cover-Up Fading - A Distinct Treatment Goal
This is a different goal from full removal — only partial clearance is needed (4–6 sessions) so that a new tattoo can effectively cover the old one.
8. Session Spacing - The Biology Behind the Timeline
A minimum gap of 6–8 weeks is required for macrophage clearance; 8–10 weeks for Fitzpatrick Type IV and above.
9. Pain Management Options
Topical anaesthesia (EMLA cream) and cold air cooling are standard; injected anaesthesia falls outside CPD scope.
10. Contraindications and Consultation Framework
Active tan, infection, photosensitising medications, history of keloid scarring, pregnancy and gold therapy are absolute contraindications to treatment.
11. Complications - Recognition and Management
This covers recognition and management of PIH (most common), hypopigmentation, paradoxical darkening, and blistering/burns.
On the Day - Course Format
One structured training day theory to live practice in a single session.
Morning - Physics, Ink Science and Clinical Protocols
Q-switched physics and photoacoustic fragmentation, wavelength selection by ink colour, ink chemistry by tattoo type including cosmetic tattoo risks, Fitzpatrick protocols and fluence adjustment, the Kirby-Desai scale in practical application, cover-up fading as a separate workflow, session spacing biology, pain management options, contraindication framework, complication recognition and management. Interactive throughout real client scenarios, before-and-after analysis, and the clinical decisions practitioners face most frequently in practice.
Afternoon - Live Model Practice
Supervised laser tattoo removal treatments on live models. Every delegate operates the device consultation, patch test protocol, parameter selection, treatment delivery and post-treatment assessment under Laura's direct supervision. Real-time feedback on fluence selection, cooling technique, client management and clinical response assessment.
On Completion
CPD certificate on the day. Wavelength-to-ink-colour reference guide, Kirby-Desai scale scoring template, Fitzpatrick parameter chart, contraindication checklist, patch test documentation template and aftercare client guidance provided.
What You Receive
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CPD-accredited certificate upon completion
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Full-day training at LBL Academy, Chelmsford, small group, maximum practical time
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Supervised live laser tattoo removal practice
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Wavelength selection reference guide by ink colour
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Kirby-Desai scale session estimation template
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Fitzpatrick-specific parameter chart
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Patch test and consultation documentation templates
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Post-treatment aftercare client guidance
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Local authority licensing guidance
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Post-course clinical support from Laura
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Training location: LBL Aesthetics & Laser, The Business Centre, Templewood Estate, Stock Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8LP
