The Use of Lasers for Decorative Tattoo Removal

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The Use of Lasers for Decorative Tattoo Removal
2006
Skin Therapy Lett.

Q-switched Laser Systems
The use of Q-switching laser pulses was first explored with the Q-switched ruby laser (QSRL) (694nm), and expanded to include the Q-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser (532nm and 1064nm) and the Q-switched alexandrite laser (755nm). The absorption spectrum of tattoos is unknown, with some colors responding better than others. As a result, a combination of laser systems may be used in stages for a single tattoo ( Table 2 ).

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