There is a wide range of tattoo removal methods out there including: dermabrasion (scrubbing off layers of the skin), TCA (which is an acid which removes layers of skin), excision (cutting the tattoo out) and of course laser (using energy to break down the ink particles.
Laser tattoo removal works by firing laser light into the tattoo which breaks the ink into tiny pieces, these little pieces are easy for the body to absorb. This allows the ink to be removed from the body itself. Laser tattoo removal avoids damaging the skin while removing the tattoo, unlike other tattoo removal methods.
Traditional lasers have been around for some time. The PicoSure & PicoWay lasers are a breakthrough in laser tattoo removal technology.
PicoWay Technology
- Suitable for Caucasian to Mediterranean skin types on RED, BLACK and YELLOW INKS.
- Suitable for Dark skin types with BLACK ink only.
- With the PicoWay machine when treating black ink there is less risk of blistering.
- Faster than standard Q Switch technology
- An average of about 8 -10 treatments to fully remove a tattoo.
- Pico technology minimises the risk of scarring.
- Pico technology is less painful compared to standard lasers
- The PicoWay machine is manufactured by Syneron Candela.
PicoSure Technology
- Suitable for Caucasian, Mediterranean and Oriental skin types only.
- Can remove colours: BLUE, GREEN, PURPLES, REDS and BLACKS.
- Faster than standard Q Switch technology.
- An average of about 8 -10 treatments to fully remove a tattoo.
- Pico technology minimises the risk of scarring.
- Pico technology is less painful than standard lasers.
- The PicoSure machine is manufactured by CynoSure.
- The Picoway machine is manufactured by Candella.
Revlite Technology
- Suitable for all skin types only on BLACK INKS only.
- The Revlite laser is less powerful than Pico technology which could limit the risk of hyperpigmentation with shaded ink.
- An average of 12 – 14 treatments are to remove a tattoo fully.
- An average of 2 treatments for shaded black inks.
- Generally cheaper than Pico Technology.
- The Revlite machine is manufactured by Cynosure.
Laser Tattoo Removal Near me
Pulse Light Clinic has 2 laser tattoo removal clinics in London, one in the heart of the city, within a few minutes from Monument and Bank stations and one on Tottenham Court Rd.
