With the right laser, all common tattoo colors can be removed: black and dark tones, blues and sky blues, reds and tans, and greens.
The laser affects the tattoo with very short and strong laser pulses that penetrate deep into the skin, without injuring the top layers. These pulses are then absorbed by the pigments in the ink, and as the laser light is transformed into photoacoustic waves, it mechanically breaks the ink into smaller particles. These are then naturally absorbed by the body’s own immune system. The number of treatments depends on the size of the tattoo as well as its location, depth, and color. Amateur tattoos are the easiest to remove, whereas professional ones may require more treatment sessions. The tattoo will fade slowly between treatments as the body removes the remains of the tattoo pigment.