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How does Tattoo removal work?

April 26, 2017tattoo removal

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How does Tattoo removal work?

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Wendy Bruening Posted

A laser is aimed at the tattoo. The energy of the laser is absorbed by the pigment of the tattoo and causes the pigment to break apart. The wavelength of the laser is selected based on what color(s) are present in the tattoo. The body’s immune system will remove the fragmented pigments over time.