Q-Switched ND:YAG Laser
It has the power to remove all common pigmented lesions and a broad spectrum of tattoo colors. The Q-Switched ND:YAG’s high-energy, single-pulse technology is vastly more efficient at removing pigments than multi-pulse lasers that generate equivalently high energies. With 5 ns pulses of up to 1.6 J energy, the Q-Switched ND:YAG’s single-pulse Q-switched technology generates larger spot sizes that remain effective with deeper lying pigments.
Single pulses are not affected by the optical shielding phenomenon arising from pigment destruction, therefore, more and deeper lying pigments can be targeted and removed, and treatment efficacy and efficiency in a single session are thus maximized. The use of larger spot sizes also requires less fluence to be effective, reducing the risk of unwanted side effects such as tissue splatter, bleeding and textural changes.
Two Wavelengths for a Complete Pigment Range
Laser wavelength must be carefully considered when removing pigments, especially with multi-colored tattoos and vascular lesions. The laser wavelength is what determines which pigment color or chromophore will be predominantly targeted by the laser to selectively remove it. To ensure safe and effective treatments, you’ll need an optimized selection of wavelengths to target a wide range of pigments.
The Q-Switched ND:YAG laser provides the ideal platform for initiating wavelength conversions to create a true multi-wavelength pigment removal solution. The Q-Switched ND:YAG offers 2 treatment wavelengths in a single system:
- 1064 nm Nd:YAG to treat and remove dark pigments,
- 532 nm KTP for lighter pigments, vascular lesions and red, tan, purple and orange tattoo inks.
This optimal selection of wavelengths provides the ability to treat a plethora of pigmented and vascular lesions, as well as the most complex, multi-colored tattoos.
The very short pulses of high powered laser light are absorbed by the tattoo ink particles, breaking them down into smaller pieces and enabling your natural immune defences to absorb and disperse the ink. A gradual fading of the tattoo occurs over a series of treatments.
