With thousands of reasons to permanently remove tattoos, and millions of people wanting to remove them, laser tattoo 

removal is in super high demand.  And whether you are the patient or the practitioner you may be wondering which tattoo 

removal laser is best?

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

Lasers are considered the safest and most effective way to erase tattoos/body art, giving you the freedom to confidently 

move forward with a fresh start.

Laser tattoo removal technology involves using a precise and focused beam of light to break down ink particles in the skin, 

allowing the body to easily clear them away.

In fact the whole process is pretty cool, as it removes ink particles deep within the tissue, with out penetrating the skin!  

Advanced lasers are designed to achieve the process with minimal discomfort, with results visible after just one session 

and full removal possible after multiple sessions.  There will be some normal peeling and flaking, but it is part of the 

natural skin recovery process.

The entire process is also  be more or less difficult depending on the type of tattoo (professional or amateur) and what 

colors of ink are involved.

What Types of Lasers Remove Tattoos?

Different wavelengths of laser light are more effective for certain colors than others.

Traditionally, there are three types of lasers in use for tattoo removal:

1.  Q-switched ruby laser (694 nm):  While Q-switched ruby lasers are commonly used to remove numerous tattoo 

pigments, including black, green and some shades of blue, ruby lasers are not as effective against blue dye. The procedure 

comes with risks including changes in pigmentation, scarring and textural alterations.

2.  Q-switched 532 nm Nd:YAG laser (532 nm, 1064 nm):  Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers offer precise and effective removal of 

bright pigments such as red, orange, and yellow with little to no textural changes. The 1064 nm variety is also highly 

effective for removing black and blue pigment. These lasers provide an effective and safe solution for laser pigment removal.

3.  Q-switched alexandrite laser (755 nm ):  The Q-switched alexandrite laser (755 nm) is designed to effectively remove black 

and blue pigment and is renowned for its ability to eradicate green pigment. However, 12% of patients may experience transient 

hypopigmentation after treatment.

Picosecond Laser Tattoo Removal:

Now there is a newer technique called  Pico Second laser technology.  Whereaes the traditional tattoo removal lasers use heat to 

shatter the pigment, the Pico second procedure works by sending ultra-short pulses of energy to targeted problem areas without 

the use of heat. The intense energy shatters the pigment or particles and is then eliminated by the body.

Picosecond lasers demonstrates especially superior disruption of the targeted brighter pigments.  According to some experts pico 

second laser technology is also capable of delivering up to 75% faster removal of tattoos than traditional Nd:YAG lasers, as well as 

being more comfortable

However, with pico second laser treatment, side effects may occur that include pain, redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, crusting, 

blistering, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation.

In addition to the type of tattoo removal laser, you’ll want to consider machine power,  other technical specifications, as well as 

physical style (portable versus vertical), FDA approval and warranties and training?

Kuohai offers you the best selection of high quality Tattoo Removal lasers, many with FDA approval, 2-3 warranty and free training 

as well as certification.

We also offer free advice on all of our products,  and our knowledgeable, friendly staff is ready to advise and assist you in selecting your 

perfect laser tattoo removal machine.  Contact us now!