Tattoo Removal

In comparison to a smaller spot size, a larger spot size travels

Why is a test pulse important for white, pastel, metallic or flesh colored ink?

Tattoo ink is regulated by the FDA depending on each state.

The most common wavelength for treating dark blue & green ink in tattoo removal is

Wounded skin heals faster when allowed to dry out and scab over.

Traumatic tattoos are recieved during a traumatic circumstance, such as

A treatment you can perform immediately after tattoo removal because it stimulates the lymphatic system

Tattoo removal works by utilizing the theory of

Considerations before a tattoo removal treatment are

To treat tattoo, wait 20 minutes, treat tattoo, wait 20 minutes, treat tattoo is called the

Tattoo removal treatment fractures ink particles so that

The easiest colors to treat are black and yellow.

Photos may not be necessary during the tattoo removal series depending on agressiveness of treatments.

Ways to pre-cool the skin before treatment, between each pass and after treatment

Q-switch lasers are also used for

The most common wavelength for treating black ink during tattoo removal is

If you change your spot size, you need to reassess the fluence/energy as well.

In professional tattooing, ink is ideally placed in dermis

How many weeks should you wait in between tattoo removal treatments?

The number of treatments needed for clearance of tattoo depends on

You want to start a treatment series with your largest spot size because you want to treat deeper ink first.

If you are going to treat a different tattoo on the same person you should wait 2 weeks in between treatments.

This color tends to cause the most allergic reactions, increasing the chance to form granulomas when trying to remove it

The clinical endpoint for laser tattoo removal is

A nanosecond is

The amount of time it takes for the treatment area to lose 50% of the heat after a pulse

The Kirby-Desai Scale estimates

Complications of tattoo removal can be

Some post care instructions for tattoo removal include

The most common wavelength for treating/removing red ink is

The most common wavelength for treating green ink during tattoo removal is