The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser delivers light of specific wavelengths in ultra-short (nanosecond = 10-9 seconds) very high peak energy pulses which are absorbed by the pigment in the tattoo and result in an acoustic shockwave. The shockwave shatters the pigment particles, releasing them from their encapsulation and breaking them into fragments small enough for removal by the body. These tiny particles are then eliminated by the body.
Since the laser light must be absorbed by the pigment particles, the laser wavelength must be selected to match the absorption spectrum of the pigment. Q-Switched 1064 nm lasers are best suited for treating dark blue and black tattoos.
For Your Practice
Worldwide, tattooing has gone mainstream. In many markets in the world greater than 15% of adults have tattoos. It is estimated that 50% of those receiving tattoos will want to have them removed within 10 years of their application. This is a large and rapidly growing market. The IPL Quantum with the Q-Switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser upgrade allows you to effectively treat patients with black and dark blue tattoos effectively. This builds additional versatility as an adjunct to your cosmetic practice and the capabilities of your IPL Quantum system. In this ever-growing market, the ability to provide superior versatility, treatment efficacy and natural-looking skin are genuine patient benefits. Doing more for patients means seeing more patients, and satisfied patients means seeing them more often and their friends and family as well.
