The most common lasers developed specifically for use in tattoo removal use a technique known as Q-Switching. Q-Switched lasers produce short pulses (billionth of a second) of intense light that pass through the top layers of the skin and are selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment. This laser energy causes the tattoo pigment to fragment into smaller particles that are then absorbed by the body’s immune system.
The laser use depends on the colors in your tattoo and your skin type, as different laser wavelengths are better absorbed by different colors of ink and are safer for certain skin types. For green tattoos that prove resistant to Q-Switched lasers, there’s a new class of tattoo removal lasers called “picosecond”.
Treatment typically includes four or more sessions, spaced apart by six to eight weeks. Your number of treatments will depend on the type and color of ink used in your tattoo, how much of it was used to create your tattoo, and how deeply it was injected into your skin.
Safe and effective tattoo removal comes down to a skilled physician choosing the right laser wavelengths for your skin type and the color of your tattoo. our expert use every laser wavelength on the market today and are adept at choosing the ideal combination of lasers to provide the best possible results.