Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa
PicoWay Laser Tattoo Removal in Moncton & Dieppe
Fade unwanted ink with Candela PicoWay picosecond laser technology. At Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa, tattoo removal is planned around ink colour, tattoo depth, skin tone, healing history, session spacing, and whether your goal is removal or fading for a cover-up. Our approach combines PicoWay technology, laser-training experience, medical oversight, and realistic expectations.
Realistic removal planning
Some tattoos respond very well. Others fade partially or need more sessions. We explain what is realistic before you commit.
Est. since 2012
Medical Oversight
Training-Informed Protocols
Moncton · Dieppe · Riverview NB
What Is PicoWay?
A picosecond laser designed to break tattoo pigment into smaller particles.
PicoWay delivers ultra-short laser pulses that create a photoacoustic effect in tattoo pigment. Instead of relying mainly on heat, the goal is to fragment ink into smaller particles so your body can gradually clear them between sessions.
Black + Colour Ink
PicoWay can target a range of pigments, though response varies by colour and ink type.
Cover-Up Prep
We can fade existing tattoos to make a future cover-up easier for your tattoo artist.
Cosmetic Pigments
Microblading and cosmetic tattoos require careful assessment because pigment can shift.
Skin-Tone Planning
Settings are chosen based on Fitzpatrick type, pigment risk, and healing history.
In short: Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa offers PicoWay laser tattoo removal in Moncton and Dieppe for unwanted tattoos, cover-up fading, black and selected coloured inks, and selected cosmetic tattoos such as microblading or brow pigment. Treatment planning considers ink colour, tattoo depth and density, skin tone, healing history, tattoo age and location, and whether your goal is removal or strategic fading.
Why PicoWay Matters
How PicoWay technology supports tattoo removal planning.
PicoWay is a Candela picosecond laser system designed for tattoo and pigment applications. It uses ultra-short pulses measured in picoseconds to create a predominantly photoacoustic effect that fragments tattoo pigment into smaller particles for gradual clearance between sessions.
True Picosecond Pulses
Ultra-short pulses are designed to create a photoacoustic effect that fragments pigment quickly and precisely.
Multiple Wavelengths
PicoWay offers 532 nm, 1064 nm, 730 nm, and 785 nm options for different ink colours and skin considerations.
Colour Versatility
Different wavelengths expand treatment options for a range of tattoo pigments. Response still varies by colour, ink composition, depth, density, and skin tone.
Tattoo-Specific Planning
Wavelength and settings are selected around pigment, skin tone, treatment response, and your removal or fading goal rather than a single preset.
What Affects Tattoo Removal Results
Why technology, tattoo characteristics, and treatment planning all matter.
Tattoo removal outcomes depend on more than the device alone. Wavelength selection, ink characteristics, skin tone, healing response, session spacing, and treatment technique all affect the plan.
Factor
What We Assess
Why It Matters
Laser platform
Candela PicoWay picosecond technology with multiple wavelength options.
Different laser platforms have different pulse durations, wavelengths, and treatment capabilities.
Ink colours
Wavelength and settings are selected around the tattoo pigment, skin tone, and treatment goal.
Ink composition and colour influence which wavelengths may be useful and how predictably pigment responds.
Provider judgment
Skin tone, prior tattoo response, healing history, treatment endpoint, and previous sessions are reviewed throughout the series.
Wavelength, settings, treatment endpoints, and session spacing need to be adjusted to the individual response rather than treated as one-size-fits-all.
Treatment planning
Consultation, baseline photos, tattoo history, cover-up goals, estimated spacing, and skin-tone planning.
A clear plan helps set expectations for fading, removal, cover-up preparation, cost, and timeline.
Expectations
We discuss what may clear well, what may remain visible, and when cover-up fading may be a more realistic goal.
Complete removal cannot be guaranteed, and session estimates can change as the tattoo responds.
Your result depends on tattoo and skin factors, and complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Why Sparkle Is Different
Tattoo removal requires more than choosing a preset.
Laser tattoo removal is technical. Settings, wavelength choice, treatment endpoints, session spacing, skin tone, ink characteristics, and aftercare all influence the treatment plan. Sparkle combines PicoWay technology with laser-training experience, medical oversight, documentation, and realistic expectations.
PicoWay Technology
We use Candela PicoWay, a picosecond platform designed for tattoo and pigment applications.
Training-Informed Protocols
Madelaine Caissie’s laser training background informs the way Sparkle approaches protocols, settings, and safety.
Experience With Complex Ink
We treat standard tattoos, cosmetic pigment, cover-up fading, stubborn colours, older ink, and layered tattoo histories.
No False Promises
We explain the difference between full removal, strong fading, shadowing, and cover-up preparation before you commit.
Medical Oversight
Protocols are performed in a medical aesthetics environment under the direction of Dr. Carole Williams.
Start Here
Claim $50 toward your first tattoo removal treatment.
- Claim your voucher by filling out the quick form.
- Book your consultation so we can assess your tattoo and goals.
- Review your estimate for sessions, spacing, pricing, and expectations.
- Start fading unwanted ink with a plan that respects your skin and your timeline.
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Tattoo Removal Before & After
Before and after photos are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee the same outcome. Results vary based on ink colour, density, age, depth, tattoo location, skin tone, number of sessions, immune response, and aftercare.
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Who It May Be For
Unwanted tattoos, cover-up fading, cosmetic tattoo regret, blurred or stretched tattoos, or clients wanting professional laser removal planning.
Not Recommended For
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection at the treatment site, active tan or sunburn, certain medications, or healing concerns that affect candidacy.
Treatment Areas
Arms, wrists, hands, back, chest, shoulders, legs, ankles, and selected cosmetic tattoos such as brows or lip liner by consultation.
The Sparkle Process
What to expect before, during, and after laser tattoo removal.
01 Consult
We assess tattoo size, colours, depth, age, placement, skin tone, goals, and health history.
02 Prepare
Avoid sun, tanning, self-tanner, harsh actives, and product buildup on the tattoo before treatment.
03 Treat
PicoWay pulses target pigment. You may feel a quick snapping or heat sensation during passes.
04 Aftercare
We cool the area, review aftercare, and explain what to expect as the skin heals.
05 Space Sessions
Sessions are commonly spaced several weeks apart, with timing adjusted to healing, tattoo response, treatment area, and provider assessment.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule your consultation and experience the SPARKLE difference, where expertise meets artistry, and science meets care.
Number of Sessions
Most tattoos require a series of treatments. The number of sessions varies substantially by ink colour and composition, density, depth, tattoo age and location, skin tone, immune response, and whether the goal is removal or cover-up fading.
Pricing & Packages
Small tattoo removal starts at $150 per session. Complete series investments may range from approximately $800–$2,500+ depending on complexity.
Results Timeline
Some tattoos lighten after one session, but most visible fading happens progressively over multiple sessions as the body clears ink.
Medical Oversight & Safety
Laser safety is built into every step.
Physician Oversight
Laser services are conducted under the medical direction of Dr. Carole Williams, MD (OBGYN).
Contraindication Review
We screen pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infections, medications, photosensitivity, and healing concerns.
Aftercare Support
We review healing expectations, sun avoidance, skin protection, and what to avoid between sessions.
Important: We do not perform laser tattoo removal on clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tanned, sunburned, infected, or compromised skin may require postponing treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tattoo removal questions, answered clearly.
Tattoo removal is a process. These answers help you understand timelines, comfort, pricing, colour response, aftercare, and realistic outcomes.
Laser Tattoo Removal Aftercare
What to do after PicoWay laser tattoo removal.
Healing is part of the treatment plan. Temporary redness, warmth, swelling, frosting, tenderness, pinpoint bleeding, scabbing, or blistering can occur. Your provider will give aftercare instructions based on the tattoo, settings, skin type, and treatment response.
What to expect
- Temporary frosting immediately after treatment.
- Redness, warmth, tenderness, swelling, or mild bruising.
- Possible pinpoint bleeding, scabbing, or blistering.
- Gradual fading over the weeks between sessions.
What to do
- Keep the area clean and follow the dressing or ointment instructions provided.
- Use a cool compress if recommended for swelling or discomfort.
- Protect healing skin from sun exposure.
- Allow blisters or scabs to heal without picking.
What to avoid
- Avoid picking, scratching, exfoliating, or intentionally opening blisters.
- Avoid heat, friction, and activities your provider asks you to pause during early healing.
- Avoid retinoids, acids, bleaching creams, and other irritating products on the treated area until cleared.
- Do not expose healing skin to tanning or unnecessary direct sun.
When to contact Sparkle
Contact Sparkle if pain, redness, heat, swelling, blistering, drainage, or other symptoms are worsening rather than improving, or if you are concerned about how the area is healing. Seek urgent medical assessment for severe symptoms.
Aftercare instructions vary by tattoo, treatment settings, skin type, healing history, and provider assessment. Follow the specific instructions given at your appointment.
Ready to fade or remove unwanted ink?
Book a tattoo removal consultation and we’ll assess your tattoo, explain what is realistic, and build a plan for fading, removal, or cover-up preparation.