Tattoo Removal: Picosecond Laser or Q-Switch
What is the Difference Between a Picosecond Laser and a Q-Switch in Tattoo Removal? The fundamental difference is the pulse duration – the picosecond has a much shorter pulse duration, enabling the delivery of high levels of energy in a very short time- one trillionth of a second. The main tissue effect is a micro […]
Hate Your New Tattoo?
You just got a tattoo and don’t like it. When is it safe to start the removal process? You should wait for at least 6-8 weeks before you attempt to do laser tattoo removal. For professional, high density tattoos the minimum wait is 10-12 weeks. For microblading or cosmetic tattoos, the pigment is placed in […]
Which Laser is Safe for Skin of Color?
When you have skin of color, the wrong laser could worsen your condition or take longer to treat. Your pigment is Best Treated Using a Pico laser A picosecond laser is more efficient (less treatment needed) than a Q-switched laser. The Pico laser destroys pigment using photoacoustic effect not a photothermal (heat) effect. Which is […]