If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then you are ready for our tattoo removal sessions.
It’s a picosecond laser which operates with very fast, actually one billionth of a second fast speed. This speed creates pure energy generation in the form of pressure or pulsed shock wave effect on the tattoo pigments, and results is very little or no heat generation. PicoLo groundbreaking technology is extremely efficient and has become the “Gold Standard” in laser tattoo removal. With this unique technology, average tattoo can be almost over 90% cleared in as little as 4 treatments, while the rest of the old technology lasers will result in about 50% clearance and will take as many as 20 treatments and a few years. The near absence of heat injury and damage to healthy skin, means little risk of hypopigmentation seen with the more common lasers such as Q-switched or Nd-YAG.
| PicoLo Premium laser | Q-switched laser | Nd-YAG laser |
| ALL ink colors | Black/Blue ink only | Black/Blue ink only |
| ALL skin types and colors | Only Caucasian skin | Only Caucasian skin |
| Pico pressure energy destroys ink | Heat energy destroys ink | Heat energy destroys ink |
| No downtime | 5-7 days of downtime | 5-7 days of downtime |
| As little as 1-2 treatments | As many as 20 treatments | As many as 20 treatments |
| Takes a few months to fully clear tattoo | May take 1-2 years to clear tattoo ( full treatment) | May take 1-2 years to clear tattoo ( full treatment) |
| No risk of burns | Risk of burns | Risk of burns |
| Minimal risk of skin discoloration | High risk of skin discoloration | High risk of skin discoloration |
| Can treat old and new tattoos | Can treat new tattoos | Can treat new tattoos |
| Can treat after previously failed treatment with other lasers | ||
| No anesthesia required | Anesthesia required | Anesthesia required |
It is a very comfortable procedure and actually is associated with less discomfort compared when getting a tattoo. The very unique technology and speed of the laser simply make tattoo removal a breeze. The ultra short duration of energy is very strong and very precise in targeting only the skin with ink, while preserving and avoiding the healthy skin around. This mechanism allows for a more comfortable experience than ever as less skin is damages, less nerve endings get activated, which leads to less pain. If there would be one word to describe the sensation one may experience during the tattoo removal process, it will most likely be a “small rubber band snapping against the skin”. We also offer topical numbing and Nitronox Plus for a comfortable treatment.
At Phi MD, we are known to advance in eyebrows tattoo removal. Most patients only need one session to lighten up the old tattoo; they will then go to their PMU artist to get their new eyebrows after 6 weeks from the removal. For complete removal of ink, it will require at least three sessions. Results vary from patient to patient.
