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Chapter 2 – Fundamentals of Laser Tattoo Removal v1.0
Hyper-pigmentation:
The image shows the result of a QS ruby laser treatment of an amateur (home- made) tattoo.
Some time after the end of the final treatment session, the previously tattooed areas generated these hyper-pigmented patches.
Our boss, Mr Reid (Consultant Plastic Surgeon) decided to leave it alone and allow nature to take its course.
After twelve months the skin had returned to its normal colour.
In the vast majority of cases hypo- and hyper-pigmentation are not to be considered permanent. The skin’s natural ability to repair itself usually takes care of these situations without the need for any external intervention by humans!
Contra-indications – who should NOT be treated with this technique
There are various people who should not be treated using high-powered lasers for various reasons. These include (note that this is NOT an exhaustive list):
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• Pregnant ladies
• Cancer patients Porphyria (light sensitive skin)
• Psoriasis
• Dermatitis or excema
Suspect pigmented lesions • Diabetes
• AIDS/HIV
• Epilepsy (or similar reactions to light) • Keloid scars on the tattoo
• Lupus
There are various other conditions which may preclude a laser treatment on a patient –
carry out a medical health history before beginning any treatment. ________________________________________________________________________ 66
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Figure 33: An example of hyper-pigmentation following laser treatment with a QS ruby laser