LASER TREATMENT

Good to Know: What Can the YAG Laser Do?

We use the Nd:YAG Laser, a specialized tool for removing pigment from the skin.
Thanks to its ability to operate at multiple wavelengths, it can remove multicolored pigments effectively.

Here’s how it works:

• Laser beams are absorbed by the skin and converted into heat.

• The heat selectively targets and shatters the pigment particles into tiny fragments.

• These fragments are eliminated naturally by the lymphatic system during the healing process.

Effectiveness

How Many Laser Sessions Will I Need?

The exact number of treatments cannot be determined in advance. Factors include:

• The age of the tattoo or pigmentation

• Depth of the pigment

• Density, shade, and composition of the pigments used

We can provide an initial assessment after reviewing the area to be treated. You’re welcome to send us a photo via WhatsApp or schedule a consultation.

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Will the Pigment Be Completely Removed?

While we’ve achieved excellent results in the past, we cannot guarantee the complete removal of all pigment particles.

Pigments that resist treatment typically:

• Are too deep in the skin

• Contain a high concentration of titanium

• Include colors with strong yellow or orange tones

Response to treatment by color:

• Black or blue-black pigments generally respond well and are relatively easy to remove, unless deeply embedded over many years.

• Red pigments are more challenging, as they absorb laser light less effectively.

• Yellow and orange pigments often can only be lightened, not fully removed.

• Green or turquoise pigments usually do not respond to the YAG laser at all. For such cases, we recommend a free test laser treatment.

Complex Pigments and Mixed Colors

Most tattoos and pigmentations are not made of a single pigment. Mixed colors often have diverse absorption properties and react differently to laser treatments.

1. Dark tones first:
   Initial sessions typically remove darker, cooler pigments like black, blue, brown, and gray. This may leave behind lighter, warmer tones such as red or orange. Over time, brown eyebrows, for example, may transition to a red or orange shade.

2. Warmer tones remaining:
   These remaining pigments are less prominent but harder to remove, often requiring additional sessions. Yellow and orange pigments can often only be lightened.

3. Underlying pigments:
   A new color might emerge as treatment progresses, particularly if skin-colored pigments were used to cover a previous design. Initial sessions will eliminate the lighter pigment, exposing the darker base color, which may then require further treatment.

4. Unpredictable reactions:
   Multicolored pigments can sometimes react unexpectedly. For example, reds, pinks, or purples (common in lip treatments) may darken to gray or black after laser treatment. This is believed to result from chemical reactions involving iron oxides, cadmium, chromium, mercury, titanium, or other compounds in the pigments.

Alternative Methods

If certain pigments cannot be removed with laser treatment, we offer an alternative method called Phi Removal. We are happy to provide advice on this option if necessary.

Skin Health is Our Priority

How Long Should I Wait Between Sessions?

During each session, only part of the pigment is destroyed. The skin needs time to break down the particles and regenerate.

• Minimum interval: 4 weeks, as the skin’s renewal cycle typically lasts 28 days.

When Can I Undergo New Pigmentation?

To avoid overstressing the skin, we recommend a 4-week interval after your final laser session. This allows the skin to regenerate fully before undergoing new pigmentation.