Pico Laser Tattoo Removal
Pico laser tattoo removal treatment breaks down tattoo ink into tiny particles, allowing your body to naturally remove it for clearer, ink-free skin.
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How does PICO Laser Light Tattoo Removal
Traditionally, tattoo ink being targeted by Q-switched laser will be ‘melted’ and then be removed by the body. Pico laser, being the most powerful laser in its class, is able to shatter the tattoo ink into much smaller particles before melting it away. This shattering effect (photo-acoustic) is due to high power + ultrafast pulse of Pico laser.
The number of treatment sessions required is also significantly reduced as compared to the use of traditional laser, e.g. a black ink tattoo requires 10 sessions of traditional laser can be removed with Pico laser in just 5 sessions.
Keep in mind that tattoo ink of green, yellow, and red may require more sessions compared to black and blue ink. Apart from the colors of tattoo ink, number of treatments also depend on the skin color and the depth of the ink.
Is it Painful and Any Downtime?
With adequate numbing cream, most people experience tolerable pain and describe it as ‘rubber band snapping’. After the picosecond laser treatment for tattoo removal, majority of patients experience 3-4 days of minor swelling and redness. Slight pin point bleeding during the procedure is normal.
Is PICO Laser Treatment for Tattoo Removal Right For Me?
Pico Laser is commonly used for tattoo removal and can treat a wide range of tattoo ink colours across all skin types, making it suitable for many individuals.
Compared to traditional Nd:YAG lasers, Pico Laser may require fewer sessions for tattoo removal, helping to reduce overall treatment time and cost.
FAQ for PICO Laser Tattoo Removal Service
Is it painful?
With adequate numbing cream, the discomfort is tolerable. The discomfort is much lesser than getting the tattoo itself.
How many sessions tattoo removal services are needed?
Black/blue ink requires 3-4 sessions, other colors may need at least 10 sessions. Pico laser can be repeated every 3-4 weeks.
Are there any side effects?
Mild redness, swelling and oozing are expected. The oozing will stop within hours and redness may stay for 4-5 days.
Will there be any residual scar?
Pico laser works by shattering and melting the tattoo ink, without harming the surrounding skin. Hence, no scar will be seen after the treatment.
What is the recovery time?
Recovery times generally takes 2-5 days depending on the skin’s healing ability, the depth and size of the tattoo.
The usual treatment intervals are 4-6 weeks for tattoo removal.
Do I have to avoid the sun before and after treatments?
Yes, this is to prevent worsening of skin pigment.
To protect skin, melanin is produced to act as a sort of natural sunscreen. Since the Pico laser targets excess melanin/tattoo ink, getting a darker tan may interfere with treatment.
After laser treatments, the skin is more vulnerable to sunlight so minimizing sun exposure and use of sunscreen of at least SPF30+ is recommended.
Where can i find remove tattoo pico laser near me?
Kowayo Aesthetic provides pico laser tattoo removal services at their clinic located at Citylink Mall, in the heart of Singapore. Their experienced doctors utilize advanced pico laser technology to safely and effectively remove unwanted tattoos.