Did you know that PicoSpot can remove tattoos?

In Japan, the number of people getting tattoos as a fashion statement is on the rise. Also, many people are getting permanent eyebrow makeup (in which case pico toning is often used).

We believe that there are an increasing number of people who would like to make modifications, such as changing or removing the design, so we would like to provide information about removal.

My name is Aiya Hayama, a dermatologist.

When you think of Pico Spot, you may have a strong impression of it being used as a skin treatment for dark spots and freckles.

However, Pico Spot is actually a treatment that is also highly effective in tattoo removal. Until now, removing tattoos required the use of a powerful laser, which was problematic in terms of pain, inflammation, and the high risk of scarring. Pico Spot isCompared to conventional nanosecond lasers, the ink is broken down with an extremely short pulse width of 1/1000 of a second, which breaks down the pigment while minimizing thermal damage to the surrounding skin.

The biggest advantage of PicoSpot tattoo removal is that it breaks down ink particles into smaller particles, allowing the body's macrophages (immune cells that process foreign substances) to efficiently expel the pigment.With each treatment, the color of the tattoo will gradually fade..Carbon-based pigments such as black and dark blue react particularly well., removal tends to occur in relatively few sessions.

Also, the wavelength used is very important.Many PicoSpot models can switch between multiple wavelengths, allowing for efficient removal by using different wavelengths depending on the type of pigment..

1064nm mainly reacts to black and dark blueIt is the most commonly used method because it causes minimal damage to the skin and reaches deep pigments.

532nm is highly effective against red, orange, and brown inks, but since it acts on shallow layers, care must be taken to prevent inflammatory pigmentation..

The 755nm laser has a good response to green and blue-green inks, and is advantageous in that it can also be used on cool-colored tattoos, which have previously been difficult to react to..

In this way, by combining multiple wavelengths, it is possible to uniformly fade even colorful tattoos.

 

Conventional Q-switched lasers have also been used for tattoo removal, but because Q-switched lasers irradiate in nanoseconds, the heat can cause relatively strong tissue damage, posing a risk of post-treatment inflammation and scarring.

PicoSpot uses shorter picosecond pulses to physically crush ink like a shock wave, providing high crushing power while minimizing thermal effects, which can reduce the number of treatments required and the risk of pigmentation.

 

 

 

 

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Number of treatments required

 

Treatment does not completely eliminate the symptoms,Generally, 4 to 10 treatments are required.In many cases, the overall tone will become slightly lighter after the first treatment, the contours will become blurred after the third to fifth treatment, and the marks will become much less noticeable after the seventh treatment.The number of sessions required will vary depending on the density and color of the ink, the depth of the tattoo, and the area.However, with each treatment, your skin tone will gradually become more natural.Ideally, treatments should be spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart to allow time for skin recovery.

 

Progress after irradiation

 

After irradiation, temporary redness and slight scabs may occur, but since Pico Spot causes little heat damage, the downtime is relatively short and post-inflammatory pigmentation is unlikely to occur.When the pigment is completely removed, a temporary discoloration called "white spots" may appear. This is caused by a temporary reaction of the melanin in the skin, which makes the pigment appear to be removed, and in most cases, this will improve over time.However, excessive output or continuous irradiation over a short period of time increases the risk, so careful settings by an experienced doctor are important.

In rare cases, depending on the depth of the tattoo and the nature of the pigment,Local inflammation and fibrosis may occur, leaving scar-like texture changes.In particular, in areas where strong output has been applied with older machines or Q-switches, the skin's reactivity may have changed, so it is safe to perform a test irradiation on a small area beforehand.

After treatment, it is important to avoid UV rays and moisturize carefully. In particular, since the skin is in a sensitive state immediately after the pigmentation has been removed, it is a good idea to use sunscreen and hypoallergenic skin care products in combination.

Using the same principle as pico spots for cosmetic purposes, the ability to treat tattoos, which are pigments in the dermis, is a major advancement in pico laser technology.

 

Summary of the benefits of tattoo removal with Pico Spot

 

Picospot can irradiate with an overwhelmingly shorter pulse width than conventional lasers,It also puts less strain on the skin when removing tattoos, resulting in a beautiful finish..

It has multiple wavelengths that can accommodate a variety of pigments, including black, red, and green, and can flexibly accommodate colorful designs.The biggest appeal is that it reduces the risk of scarring due to less heat damage, while still achieving a high removal effect with fewer sessions.

In addition, since there is little inflammation or pigmentation after the procedure, it is a treatment that can be safely performed even by those who have been hesitant about tattoo removal in the past. The doctor will adjust the wavelength and output while assessing the condition of the skin and the reaction of the ink, allowing for safer and more reliable removal.

Pico Spot is the best option for those who want to achieve a reliable reduction in thickness while minimizing pain and downtime, so please consider it.