Laser tattoo removal works by using high-intensity light beams to break up the pigment colours (inks) in the tattoo, which are then removed by the body’s natural healing process.
Different lasers are used for different colours of tattoo ink. For example, black ink absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest to treat, while other colours can only be treated by selected lasers based on their specific wavelengths.
Natural Elimination Process
The laser light energy is absorbed by the tattoo pigment, causing the ink particles to heat up and shatter into smaller pieces. This process is known as photothermolysis. Once the ink particles are broken down into smaller fragments, the body’s immune system can more easily remove them. The fragments are carried away by macrophages, which are cells that engulf and digest cellular debris and foreign substances.
Patient Suitability
Complete tattoo removal typically requires multiple sessions. The number of sessions depends on various factors, including the size and colour of the tattoo, the depth of the ink, and the patient’s skin type. Sessions are spaced several weeks apart to allow the skin to heal and the body to absorb and remove the ink fragments.
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