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Chapter 2 – Fundamentals of Laser Tattoo Removal v1.0
Tattoo laser matrix – QS and pico lasers
Below is a small matrix showing a few of the laser systems used in modern tattoo removal:
Laser
Wavelength (nm)
Pulsewidth (ns)
Introduced
Q-switched:
Ruby
694
30 – 40
1990
Nd:YAG
1064/532
5 – 20
1992
Alexandrite
755
75 – 100
1998
Picosecond:
Nd:YAG
1064 532
0.45 0.375
2012
Alexandrite
755
0.55 – 0.75
2014
Other wavelengths have been used – but these are not as effective as the above. (Note, the pulsewidths above are approximates).
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