How exactly does the laser break up the tattoo ink?
Two key processes break up the ink – the pigment in your tattoo will absorb the energy from the laser and break apart; also, the incredibly fast pulse (6 billionths of a second!) and energy of the laser will cause the ink to shatter like a sugar cube breaking apart. Some colors (light blue, light green, and teal/turquoise) are difficult to remove completely and patients should expect that no more than 70-80% of this ink can be removed unless the tattoo is very old (20 years or more). The Cynosure Affinity QS is as effective as any available laser at breaking down a considerable amount of this ink when used by a highly-trained laser specialist.
Two key processes break up the ink – the pigment in your tattoo will absorb the energy from the laser and break apart; also, the incredibly fast pulse (6 billionths of a second!) and energy of the laser will cause the ink to shatter like a sugar cube breaking apart. Some colors (light blue, light green, and teal/turquoise) are difficult to remove completely with Nd:YAG lasers and patients should expect that no more than 70-80% of this ink can be removed unless the tattoo is very old (20 years or more). However, the Tri-Wave, because of the ruby laser, is very effective at breaking down blue and green ink when used by a highly-trained laser specialist.
