The market for laser tattoo removal has grown rapidly in recent years. 35% of people aged 25 to 39 in the UK have at least one tattoo, and with age, some have regrets while others want change.
Laser technology has established itself as the gold standard for removing tattoos. In the past, its limitations were certain colours or the associated pain of treatment and potential side effects, particularly on darker skin types. Now, with the advent of picosecond lasers, the market has the potential to expand beyond these limitations. Pico lasers deliver each pulse in one trillionth of a second, 1000 times faster than traditional Q-switched lasers, which work in nanoseconds.
The result is treatment that is much more comfortable and effective. With such short pulse durations, the mechanism is more of a photoacoustic mechanical fracturing of the pigment rather than thermal damage. This makes the procedure safer to use on dark skin types, not just for tattoos, but also for benign pigmented lesions and skin rejuvenation.
Cosmeditech is introducing the PicoMax laser to the UK this month. PicoMax is one of the world’s shortest pulse duration pico lasers, with 350 picoseconds – twice as fast as most other pico lasers on the market. This high peak power enhances the efficacy of the laser, with superior photoacoustic breakdown of pigment and less discomfort for patients. With this greater performance, less treatments are required.
The PicoMax offers a choice of four wavelengths – the standard 1064nm and 532nm as well as 595nm and 660nm. It also offers optional fractional handpieces for skin rejuvenation.
Tattoo removal can offer a high return on investment for clinics. With short treatment time the revenue per hour is superior to many other procedures. Small to medium tattoos can be treated in minutes with less discomfort and faster recovery times using PicoMax.
Pico lasers are transforming the tattoo removal market with a safer, faster and more comfortable option for clients. Pico lasers do come at a premium price, but PicoMax not only offers the highest specification, it is also more affordable that competitor devices.Cosmeditech introduces the latest in laser hair removal
