New LUMENIS M22

1. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for Tattoo Removal

Function & Principle:

• IPL uses a broad spectrum of light (500-1200nm) that gets absorbed by the tattoo pigment.

• The light energy is converted into heat, which breaks down the ink particles.

• The immune system gradually removes these fragmented particles.

Effectiveness:

• Works best for lighter ink colors (red, yellow, orange).

• Less effective for darker tattoos (black, blue, green).

• Higher risk of burns or scarring, especially for darker skin tones.

• Not commonly used for tattoo removal due to its non-selective nature.

2. Nd:YAG Q-Switched Laser for Tattoo Removal

Function & Principle:

• Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser (1064nm & 532nm) emits ultra-short, high-intensity pulses that shatter tattoo ink into tiny particles.

• The 1064nm wavelength is absorbed by dark ink (black, blue, green).

• The 532nm wavelength is effective for red, orange, and yellow pigments.

• The body’s immune system gradually removes the ink particles.

Effectiveness:

✅ Best for dark tattoos (black, blue, green) with 1064nm. ✅ Works on colored tattoos (red, orange, yellow) with 532nm. ✅ Minimizes damage to surrounding skin compared to IPL. ✅ Safer for darker skin tones due to selective targeting.