What kinds of Tattos and Pigmented Lesions can be treated?
A wide range of pigmented lesions can be treated including Nevus of OTA, cafe-au-lait spots, Beckers Nevus, Melasma, peutz-jegher's spots, certain types of scars, Lentigines, freckles, suspots and many brown coloured birthmarks.

A tatto's colour, depth, and the chemical composition of the ink all affect how it responds to laser light. Black, red, dark orange and dark blue tattoos will usually respond relatively quickly to treatments with the Palomar Q-YAG 5. However, green, purple, brown, light orange and light blue colours may require more treatments. In general, most tattos can be succesfully treated, given a sufficient number of treatments.

This laser is also used for reducing certain types of scars and wrinkles.

Does it hurt?
Since the laser light selectively targets the undesired ink or pigment, other tissues largely remain unaffected and therefore most patients report little discomfort. Many people compare the sensation of the pulses entering the skin to the snap of a rubber band. If such snaps are too unconfortable, your physician may offer you local anesthesia, but this is usually not necessary.

What happens after the treatment?
Immediately after laser exposure, the treatment areas may become whitish-coloured and swell slightly. This whiteness subsides in about 30 minutes. The swelling may last longer, but can be reduced by cooling the skin with an ice pack. The tattoo or pigmented lesion will fade over the next few weeks.

How long does it take?.....
Palomar Q-Yag 5™ Laser