In the last ten years, laser removal of tattoos has skyrocketed in popularity. Skilled laser experts can use tattoo removal lasers designed for cosmetic use to erase unsightly body art. In the realm of laser tools, the Q-Switched Nd: Yag laser is king. However, Q-switched lasers come in a variety of configurations optimized for erasing specific ink hues. Black ink is most responsive to the 1064nm wavelength, while red ink is best with green laser pulses and green with red.
RUBY LASER WITH Q-SWITCHING:
This laser is best effective with blue and green ink.
Q- SWITCHED ALEXANDRITE LASER:
The laser’s strongest effects are on shades of blue, black, and green.
Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser:
Because it reduces melanin absorption, this laser is particularly useful for working with patients who have darker skin tones. However, the wavelength only provides a narrow palette of colors (black and dark blue). There is a function of this laser that is especially effective at obliterating reds, oranges, and yellows.
Between 12 and 15 sessions of laser tattoo removal are often required for optimal results to be seen by the customer. Greens and blues are notoriously difficult to fade, whereas blacks and reds are typically more forgiving. Laser tattoo removal typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes (depending on the size of the tattoo). Because of this, laser professionals can accommodate more patients per day.
Who is qualified to remove tattoos with a laser?
This procedure can be administered by anyone with the necessary training and certification in cosmetic laser tattoo removal, including cosmetic laser technicians, medical professionals, estheticians, and cosmetologists. You need to go to a school that specializes in cosmetic lasers to get your certification.