Advanced Skin Modalities

Pico Laser Tattoo Removal

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Advanced Pico laser tattoo removal in Cronulla. Ultra-short 300ps pulses shatter ink into particles fine enough for your body to clear, across all tattoo colours, with less heat to the surrounding skin.

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The treatment

What is Pico Tattoo Removal?

Pico laser tattoo removal uses the most advanced picosecond technology to break down tattoo ink and let your body clear it, working across all tattoo colours.

Our device runs a consistent 300ps pulse at every wavelength, the shortest pulse duration available and shorter than other Pico devices at 450ps and 750ps. That ultra-short pulse shatters ink mechanically instead of heating the skin, which can mean better clearance, less discomfort and less risk to the surrounding tissue.

We treat decorative, cosmetic, traumatic and surgical tattoos, and remove radiotherapy markers free of charge. Every treatment starts with a consultation so we can assess your tattoo and give you an accurate plan and price.

What it helps with

Made for the concern you came in with.

Areas

Tattoos almost anywhere on the bodyCosmetic tattoo areasBrowsEyelinerLips

Concerns it targets

Tattoo Removal

This is for you if

Professional and amateur decorative tattoos, in all colours
Fading a tattoo ready for a cover-up
Cosmetic tattoos: eyebrow tattooing or feathering, eyeliner, lip liner and lip colour
Traumatic tattoos, where debris has become embedded in the skin
Surgical radiotherapy markers (removed free of charge)

Not sure which applies to you? A skin consultation maps it to a plan.

How it works

How your treatment works.

Tattoos are made by placing ink particles into the dermis, where they stay locked in place. Laser removal works by breaking those particles down so your body can clear them.

Our Pico laser delivers pulses just 300 picoseconds long, far shorter than standard Pico devices at 450ps or 750ps. That speed shatters the ink mechanically (a photoacoustic effect) rather than heating it, which is gentler on the skin around the tattoo.

Picosecond pulses are around 100 times shorter than older nanosecond lasers
Where nanosecond lasers break ink from "rocks to gravel", picosecond speed breaks it from "rocks to sand"
Finer particles are cleared by the lymphatic system more easily and more completely

Three wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm and 650nm) let us treat the full range of tattoo colours.

What to expect

Downtime

Minimal. Redness and swelling can last a few days, and you'll need to protect the area from heat and sun.

Sessions

Approximately 6–8 for professional tattoos, around half that for cosmetic tattoos, spaced 8–12 weeks apart.

How to care for your skin afterwards

Been here before?

You've probably already spent money on skin that didn't change.

Real skin concerns don't respond to guesswork, or to whatever machine a clinic happens to own. They respond to the right treatment, at the right depth, in the right order. That is the difference between spending on your skin and actually solving it.

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Why Cronulla Skin Sanctuary

Real results and genuine care

For twenty years the Shire has trusted the Sanctuary to take the guesswork out of skin. Paramedical treatments, honest advice, and a therapist who holds your history: that is the difference between a fluffy facial and a plan that actually changes your skin.

20 yearscaring for Shire skin

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6 therapistswho know your skin

Meet your therapists

Your first appointment

The first appointment isn't a treatment.

It's ninety minutes of working out what's actually going on, what you've already tried, and what's realistic. You leave with a plan in writing covering treatment, homecare and the order to do them in.

$85Skin consultation, about 90 minutes. Virtual consultation $60.

See how your first visit works

01

Your skin, read properly.

A full skin analysis including imaging, plus a conversation about what you've used before and how your skin reacted.
02

You get the plan in writing.

What to treat first and why, what each stage costs, and roughly how long it takes. If you do not need a treatment yet, that is the answer.
03

You start when you're ready.

The same therapist follows your progress and adjusts the plan as your skin responds.

The plan is yours to keep whether or not you book anything on the day.

A skin consultation at Cronulla Skin Sanctuary

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I am a beauty therapist and educator at TAFE and would only trust my skin to the specialists at Cronulla Skin Sanctuary. Their education and training, equipment and machinery are second to none.

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Before you book

The honest bit: what's normal, and when to wait.

Every skin is different. Here is what tends to happen afterwards, and the times it is worth pausing to check with your therapist first.

What's normal afterwards

Some short-term skin responses are normal after treatment:

Redness and swelling, which can last a few days
Tenderness or warmth in the treated area
Occasional light frosting of the skin immediately after treatment

Following your aftercare closely helps your skin settle.

When to check with us first

Book a consultation before treatment so we can check tattoo removal is right for you. Please let us know if:

Your tattoo is less than 12 weeks old
You're pregnant or breastfeeding
You have a history of keloid or raised scarring
You've had recent sun exposure or a tan on the area
You take medication that affects light sensitivity, or have a condition affecting healing or the immune system

Not sure it is right for you? A consultation covers your history, your skin and your goals before anything begins.

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Packages and memberships

Consistency, built into your skin plan.

Choose a level that matches your goal, then use your treatments at the rhythm recommended by your skin specialist.

Skin maintenance and prevention

Silver Essential

$1,650$2,800 value

Six Level 2 facials
Two complimentary LED treatments
Retail and treatment savings

Explore membership Most balanced plan

Pigmentation, redness, acne and ageing

Gold Advanced

$1,800$3,200 value

Six Level 3 treatments
A corrective, tailored program
Homecare and treatment savings

Explore membership

Transformation and age management

Platinum Elite

$2,100$3,500 value

Six Level 4 treatments
Advanced skin revision
Homecare and treatment savings

Explore membership

LED and tattoo removal memberships are also available.Compare every membership

The Cronulla Skin Sanctuary treatment menu

Not ready to book?

Take the whole treatment menu home.

Every treatment, what it helps with, and what it costs, in one place. Browse at your own pace, then book when you are ready.

Every treatment, grouped by what it helps
Current pricing and package savings
Buy now and use it up to 12 months later

Good to know

Your questions, answered.

Everything worth knowing before your appointment. Still unsure which treatment suits you? A quick consultation sorts it out.

How does Pico laser tattoo removal work?

Your tattoo sits as ink particles held in the dermis, the deeper layer of your skin.

The Pico laser sends ultra-short pulses of light into those particles, shattering them mechanically rather than by heat. The fragments are broken down small enough for your lymphatic system to carry them away and clear them from the body over the following weeks.

How many tattoo removal treatments will I need?

It depends on how much ink is in your skin and how deeply it sits.

Professional tattoos usually take around 6–8 treatments
Cosmetic tattoos (permanent makeup) can often be cleared in about half that

You'll get a realistic estimate for your tattoo at your consultation.

How far apart are the treatments?

We usually space treatments 8–12 weeks apart, which gives your lymphatic system time to break down and clear the ink between visits.

If your tattoo is new, we recommend waiting at least 12 weeks after it was done, so the ink has settled before removal begins.

Does it work on coloured tattoos?

Yes. Our device uses three wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm and 650nm), which lets us target tattoos across all colours, not just black. Different inks respond to different wavelengths, so having all three available means more of your tattoo can be treated effectively.

How do I book an appointment?

Book online any time, or call the clinic during opening hours. New to a treatment? A short skin consultation is the best place to start.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Zip is available at checkout, so you can pay over time, and our skin memberships spread the cost of a course. Packages can be used up to 12 months later.

Will I need a consultation first?

For most advanced treatments, yes. A consultation checks your skin and history so your plan is safe, and it counts toward your treatment. Browse all treatments or ask us which suits you.

Where are you and is there parking?

You will find the clinic in the heart of Cronulla, with street parking close by. Full directions and opening hours are on our contact page.