Laser tattoo removal in Stockport
Fade it.
Fix it.
Lose it.
Professional laser tattoo removal from £30 a session, in a private one-to-one studio in Reddish. Full removal, fading for a cover-up, or just the bit you regret. Free consultation and patch test.
& patch test
Whatever the tattoo,
there’s a plan for it
Full removal
Clear the tattoo completely over a course of sessions, at a pace that suits your skin.
Fade for a cover-up
Lighten old ink so your artist has a clean canvas for something new. Often just a few sessions.
Partial removal
Remove a name, a date or one part of a design and keep the rest.
Simple, safe and done properly
No pressure and no hard sell. You’ll know exactly what to expect before we start.
Swipe the steps →Free consultation
We look at your tattoo, talk through what you want and give you an honest idea of sessions and cost.
Patch test
A small test area to check how your skin reacts before your first full session.
Treatment sessions
Each session takes minutes, not hours. The laser breaks the ink into tiny particles your body clears naturally.
Heal & repeat
Sessions are spaced weeks apart so your skin can heal and the ink can fade. You’ll get clear aftercare every time.
See the results
Watch it fade session by session, until it’s gone or ready for your new design.
Professional AW3 Nd:YAG laser
Results come down to the laser and the person using it. David treats every client himself, in a private room, with the same AW3 laser brand trusted by tattoo removal specialists across the UK.
- Two wavelengths1064nm for black, blue and dark inks, and 532nm for reds and oranges.
- All skin typesSettings are matched to your skin and tattoo at your free patch test.
- Quick sessionsMost treatments take minutes, so you’re in and out.
- Private roomA proper treatment couch in a private room, never a busy clinic floor.
Before & after
Drag the slider to see the difference. Every tattoo is different, so David will give you an honest view of what’s achievable at your free consultation.
Start your fresh startReal results from the Reddish studio coming soon.
Priced by size,
not guesswork
Every tattoo is different, so your exact price is confirmed at your free consultation. Here’s a rough guide per session.
Extra small
Up to 2 x 2 inchesSmall
Up to 4 x 4 inchesMedium
Up to 6 x 6 inchesLarge
Bigger pieces & sleevesPrices are per session. Your exact price is confirmed at your free consultation, and package deals are available for a course of sessions.
Single session
Pay per session, priced by size. No commitment.
From £30Save 10%
Three sessions paid up front. Ideal for small or already-faded tattoos.
e.g. Small: £1086 for the price of 5
The full course most tattoos need, with one session on us.
e.g. Medium: £300How many sessions will I need?
Answer four quick questions for a rough idea of sessions and cost. Your free patch test confirms the real numbers.
A rough guide only. Every tattoo and every skin type is different, so David confirms an honest estimate at your free patch test.
Good questions
Anything else, just call or message Dave.
Does it hurt?
How many sessions will I need?
How far apart are sessions?
Can you just fade it for a cover-up?
What’s the aftercare?
Is the consultation and patch test free?
Is it suitable for all skin types?
Where are you based?
Looking after your skin
Good aftercare means faster healing and better results. Here’s what to expect and what to do after each session.
Straight after your session
The first few days
Blisters and scabs
Showers, swimming and the gym
Sun protection
Before your next session
When to get in touch
Just you and David
Tattoo removal is personal. Whether it’s an ex’s name, a holiday regret or something you’d rather keep to yourself, you won’t be sat in a busy waiting room explaining it to anyone.
- ✓One client at a timeAppointments never overlap, so the studio is yours for your session.
- ✓The same person every sessionDavid treats you from patch test to final session. No rota, no new faces.
- ✓No judgement, no hard sellHonest advice on what’s achievable, even if that means fewer sessions.
- ✓Times that fit around youDaytime, evening and Sunday appointments by request.
20 years of trust,
now in tattoo removal
David McDonald has been looking after Manchester’s hair for over 20 years, featured in The Sunday Times and Time Out, and trusted by TV presenters and professional athletes.
That same calm, private, no-rush approach now goes into every tattoo removal session. Treatments use an AW3 Nd:YAG laser, the brand that works with Jay Hutton from E4’s Tattoo Fixers, in a private studio with no one else around.
Bladerunner vs a typical clinic
Same professional laser. A very different experience.
| Bladerunner | Typical clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Private room, one client at a time | ✓Always | ✗Shared clinic, busy waiting room |
| Same practitioner every session | ✓Always David | ✗Whoever is on shift |
| Free consultation & patch test | ✓Free, no obligation | ✗Often charged |
| Evening & Sunday appointments | ✓By request | ✗Usually 9 to 5 |
| Honest advice, no hard sell | ✓Always | ✗Course sales targets |
| Experience | ✓20+ years with clients | ✗Varies by staff |
Still the best haircut in Stockport
Private, one-to-one appointments with no rushing and no salon chaos. Perfect if you hate busy salons or just like things done properly.
VIP appointments also available at Manchester hotels. Colouring, up-dos and wedding hair not currently available.
See hair & barber
86 five-star reviews
“The amount of skill, time and care he puts into every appointment. There’s never any sense of being hurried in and out of the chair.”
“My usual hairdresser retired after many years, and as I’m in a wheelchair I needed a mobile hairdresser to visit my home. Great all round service, couldn’t wish for better!”
“He did a beautiful job of giving my hair some body again. He also fitted me in on a Sunday, which was amazing considering my very busy schedule.”
“My Dad is 93 and housebound. Dave comes to the house to cut his hair and does a great job. He’s very reliable and always on time.”
“For years I’ve struggled with salons not listening and giving me what I wanted. Dave has absolutely made my day.”
“You go to his salon and have one to one, that’s right, just you and him. He is a lovely guy and very consistent.”
“I’ve been going to David around 7 years now. Always found him incredibly flexible when it comes to arranging appointments any day of the week.”
“He listened carefully to exactly what I wanted and gave me a cut that I’m so happy with.”
“I’ve been using Dave for 14 years now. Started when he was mobile and now I visit his salon in Reddish.”
“I cannot recommend David highly enough! The care and attention to detail he gives are unrivalled, nothing is rushed.”
Your local tattoo removal studio in Reddish
No clinic waiting room and no strangers. Just you and David in a private studio on Rupert Street, Reddish.
Clients come from across Stockport and south Manchester for tattoo removal here, with free parking nearby and evening and Sunday appointments by request.
Book your free patch test
Pick a day and time that suits you. Add a photo of your tattoo and David will send you an honest price before you come in.
- Pick a timeChoose a day and whether mornings, afternoons or evenings suit you.
- Add a photo (optional)Snap your tattoo and we’ll reply with a price and how many sessions to expect.
- We confirm by textDavid confirms your slot, usually the same day. The patch test is free, with no obligation.
Got a question?
Tell us a bit about your tattoo and we’ll get back to you, usually the same day.