What You Need To Know About Tattoo Removal On Melanin Skin
Finding The Right Clinic For Tattoo Removal In Darker Skin
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Black people looking to get ink removed should find a clinic that is experienced in working with darker-skinned patients.
There is, additionally, a relatively new laser system that is specifically designed to work on darker skin tones. It’s called PiQ04, and the 4 in the name stands for the four wavelengths in the laser. It’s the most powerful laser system to date, firing off energy in billionths of seconds. This laser is able to produce nanosecond and picosecond pulse lengths. Put simply, that means it can access large and deep pigment or ink particles, as well as smaller, more surface-level ones. This makes it better at distinguishing between the unwanted ink, and the person’s natural pigmentation.
Laser tattoo removal is safe and can be effective on Black individuals. It’s essential to find a clinic that specializes in darker-skinned patients to avoid hypopigmentation and other side effects.
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