
Watching a tattoo removal video shows how a laser device appears to operate on the skin, but how does it actually work? You may wonder what’s inside the laser machine that creates the capability to fully remove or fade down any tattoo or correct other pigmentation concerns. Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers are the most common type of laser device for tattoo removal, but not all lasers are created equally. From wavelengths to power and energy, understanding the differences in FDA-cleared, medical-grade tattoo removal lasers is important for practitioners and aesthetic laser business owners.