Laser Tattoo Removal can be just as effective when using it in conjunction with planning a new tattoo, for a more effective cover-up. When existing tattoos are dark or have black in them, you must use black, other dark colors, and strategic placement in order to get an effective cover-up. When tattoo laser removal is done to lighten older tattoos first, more options open up as far as how dark the tattoo is, what colors can be used, and which designs are acceptable to use.

The Discovery Pico laser is the most advanced laser technology in laser tattoo removal. Where traditional laser tattoo removal machines use a thermal heat approach to heat up the ink particles, the Pico Discovery uses a photoacoustic approach. This makes a huge difference in who can be a candidate for laser tattoo removal, and the overall outcome, with minimum discomfort and downtime for everyone across the board.

Pico Discovery's Photoaccoustic Approach:

During the laser tattoo removal process, the laser energy is projected into the the ink particles and absorbed by the particulate matter from within, causing the particles to break apart from the inside. The body's immune system then carries the particles away, causing the tattoo to fade and disappear. Pico Discovery's photoacoustic laser tattoo removal approach is the safest laser for all skin types and all ink colors.

Other Thermal Laser Approach:

Other thermal tattoo removal lasers use heat to attack the ink particles from the outside. The heat is attracted to darker pigment. For this reason, darker skin tones often cannot accept laser tattoo removal using thermal lasers, because it can burn the skin. Similarly, lighter ink colors and tones cannot be removed entirely because they are not dark enough to attract enough the heat needed to break them apart during the thermal laser tattoo removal process. Treatments become increasingly aggressive in order to target the remaining ink particles with higher heat, resulting in greater risk and less effective outcomes.