What kind of laser do we use?

We use an actively Q Switched nanosecond Nd:Yag Laser Made by Astanza. 

What is Nd:Yag? Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet

Try saying that 3 times fast. 

That’s the type of crystal inside the machine to make one the wavelengths of laser needed for removal. 

Nanosecond is referring to how fast each laser pulse is. 

Q Switched lasers have been commonly used for tattoo removal for over 20 years. 

Our laser treats at 2 different wavelengths, 1064 nanometers and 532 nanometers. 

These wavelengths are effective for treating most colors except light blues and some greens. 

You may have seen videos of tattoo removal with a circle treatment area but ours is a square shape for greater accuracy and ability to selectively remove close to other tattoos. 

While we have several treatment sizes, most commonly we use our 5mm x 5mm to treat areas as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

Do you have questions about laser tattoo removal?  Feel free to reach out us via phone, email or by scheduling a free consultation to ask us anything or to make a treatment plan for your tattoo removal journey!