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Q Switched Nd: YAG Laser
The Q Switched Nd: YAG laser is known to be extremely effective for removing dark and light colored tattoos. There are two separate wavelengths combined into one laser that is quick and painless, lightening the tattoo almost immediately. The 1064nm wavelength is very good at removing black and red ink with minimal scarring. It has the deepest penetration of the three lasers and carries the least risk of hypo pigmentation. The 532nm wavelength is best when used on lighter tattoos using orange and yellow colored ink. The only downside to this laser is neither wavelength is great at removing green or blue ink.
However, this laser is safe for anyone to use. Any skin color or tone will work when removing a tattoo. Another benefit to this laser is its great at removing larger tattoos. The Ruby can only remove tattoos up to 3mm in size, and the Alexandrite will take at least 10 sessions to remove a tattoo only 2mm in size. The Q Switched Nd: YAG can easily and efficiently remove a tattoo up to 5mm in size. Costs always depend on the size of your tattoo. But it also depends on the doctor you choose (insurance doesn’t usually cover cosmetic surgery) colors, types of inks used, the age of the tattoo, and whether or not an amateur or professional applied your tattoo. This laser can also help remove age spots, pigmented lesions, nevus and vascular lesions.
Light Age, an online company distributes these lasers in compact systems that allow you to bring the magic into your own home. The machine costs about $15,000.00 and has been previously used by a private physician. It offers the exact same features as the one you would find in your doctors office, only it’s portable weighing approximately 35 lbs. It could be a great solution to your unwanted tattoo plus unwanted time in a doctor’s office.
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