PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal

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PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal

What is tattoo removal?

 

Unwanted tattoos can be easily and safely removed gradually with a course of laser treatments. At sk:n, we use the latest and most advanced medical-grade laser technology to remove tattoo ink. These high-tech lasers use concentrated light beams which pass through the skin and break up the tattoo ink into tiny particles, which the body is then able to dispose of via the immune system. Tattoos with multiple colours might require more specialised lasers at sk:n, such as Pico, that optimally target unwanted pigment for even faster results and less downtime.

The PicoSure Laser

 

The FDA approved PicoSure Laser is revolutionary new technology to effectively remove all tattoos including tattoos with difficult colours, including green and blue but also previously-treated or stubborn tattoos.

 

The PicoSure laser removes tattoos by delivering ultra-short bursts of energy in pico-second intervals to the skin. These pulses create a photomechanical effect, or PressureWave that targets ink while avoiding any uninked skin. The PressureWaves shatter the ink into tiny, dust-like particles which are easily eliminated by the body. This results in clearer skin with fewer treatments without injuring the surrounding skin. It is the fastest and most effective laser treatment for tattoo removal.

 

Ultra-short pulse duration is the difference

  • Picosecond pulse width is 100 times shorter than nanosecond technology
  • Only ultra-short pulse durations trigger the photomechanical effect
  • With this short pulse width, half the power is required compared to nanosecond lasers

 

Traditional nanosecond lasers predominantly rely on photothermal action, delivering heat to the pigment and surrounding tissue and requiring more treatments to achieve results.

FAQ

How Effective Is Laser Tattoo Removal?

Tattoos deliver ink deep into your skin tissue. Once applied, tattoo ink can be very difficult to remove. However, Advanced Q-Switched Nd:YAG lasers have completely changed the game of tattoo removal.

 

PhotoAcoustic Technology can penetrate the skin and target each ink colour using short pulses of specific laser energy wavelengths. The result is your tattoo starts to fade over several treatments.

 

PhotoAcoustic Technology can penetrate the skin and target each ink colour using short pulses of specific laser energy wavelengths. The result is your tattoo starts to fade over a number of treatments.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

PicoSure PressureWave technology gently delivers ultra-short energy pulses to your tattoo in a trillionth of a second, protecting the surrounding skin.  It works best on fair to medium untanned skin and can treat almost all tattoos.  If you’ve ever had systemic gold treatment (orally or intravenously), you’re probably not a good candidate for PicoSure treatments.

 

The RevLite Q-Switched laser treatment delivers maximum success with minimal discomfort for all skin types, including darker skin tones. It features a revolutionary four light wavelengths to target multi-coloured tattoos, including those with vibrant blues, blacks, reds, oranges and purples. You’ll probably see a temporary whitening after the first treatment.

 

Then laser system shatters the ink particles into tiny fragments that drain away through your lymphatic system as your skin returns to its normal skin tone and colour. The PicoSure 755 & 532 wavelength technology is exceptional. But by adding the QSwitch laser with a wavelength of 1064 and combining the science and technology of both lasers’ wavelengths, we can treat all skin types and most popular ink colours at b clinic. It’s the most effective tattoo removal treatment currently available in Australia.

Who Is Laser Tattoo Removal For?

Laser tattoo removal is suitable for anyone looking to effectively remove any unwanted tattoo of any age, colour, and size on any location of the body. If you’re looking to remove a tattoo in Brisbane, laser tattoo removal is safe, effective and affordable.

Who Is Laser Tattoo Removal For?

Laser tattoo removal is suitable for anyone looking to effectively remove any unwanted tattoo of any age, colour, and size on any location of the body. If you’re looking to remove a tattoo in Brisbane, laser tattoo removal is safe, effective and affordable.

Can Laser Treatment Fully Remove a Tattoo?

The PicoSure laser uses picosecond (one trillionth of a second) pulse width technology that is 100 times faster than outdated nanosecond technology. Its effective on all tattoo colours, as well as also previously-treated or stubborn tattoos and clears tattoos faster than ever before.

 

Some tattoos will be easier to remove than others and there are many factors contributing to the success of laser tattoo removal. Tattoos closer to your heart can be easier to remove as your body finds it easier to digest the ink after it’s been broken down. The colours and how deep the ink is embedded could also impact how difficult the tattoo will be to remove.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Each tattoo is different and there are many variables that will curb the duration and number of treatments that you may need. Some laser tattoo removal projects only need a couple of sessions to achieve the lightness required to cover up a tattoo, while others take many months to achieve total removal.

 

The number of treatments will depend on your personal requirements as well as the size of your tattoo, the colours and types of inks used, age and even the location. Using our PicoSure laser removal system in Brisbane, will on average, require half the amount of treatments when compared to nanosecond technology.

How Long Does a Laser Tattoo Removal Session Take?

Typically, laser tattoo removal takes around 30 minutes in the clinic, while the process itself only takes a few minutes. Following your treatment, cream and dressings will be applied.

 

For large tattoos, your clinician may recommend dividing the tattoo up into smaller sections so that any side effects do not impact your lifestyle or other commitments. You’ll need to take care of the area following treatment, so the size of the treated area must be manageable.

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Hurt?

There will be some level of discomfort associated with removing your unwanted tattoo, but with the revolutionary PicoSure laser, the number of treatments required is halved when compared with other technologies.

 

Clients describe the discomfort as a rubber band snapping against your skin. A number of numbing solutions can be used depending on your needs and a Zimmer cooler can direct cold air onto the treatment site to minimize discomfort.