CLT Tattoo Removal Procedures

Question 1

Which laser is considered the gold standard for removing black tattoo ink?

Accepted Answer

Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064nm

Answer

CO2 ablative laser

Answer

Alexandrite 755nm CW

Answer

Diode 810nm

Question 2

What does the 'Q' in Q-switched lasers refer to?

Accepted Answer

Quality factor of the optical resonator

Answer

Quantum energy output

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Quick pulse delivery

Answer

Quartz crystal oscillation

Question 3

The Kirby-Desai scale is used primarily to predict:

Accepted Answer

The estimated number of treatment sessions for tattoo removal

Answer

The Fitzpatrick skin type classification

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The laser fluence required per session

Answer

The depth of ink penetration in the dermis

Question 4

Which tattoo ink color is MOST resistant to laser removal across common wavelengths?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Black

Answer

Red

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Dark blue

Question 5

What is the recommended minimum interval between laser tattoo removal sessions?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks

Answer

1–2 weeks

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2–4 weeks

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3–6 months

Question 6

The immediate white frosting observed after Q-switched laser tattoo removal is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Rapid formation of gas bubbles (steam and CO2) in the dermis

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Coagulation of superficial blood vessels

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Denaturation of epidermal melanin

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Activation of dermal Langerhans cells

Question 7

Why do amateur tattoos generally require fewer removal sessions than professional tattoos?

Accepted Answer

Amateur ink is deposited at inconsistent, shallower depths with lower density

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Amateur inks contain more dilute pigment formulations

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Amateur tattoos use vegetable-based inks that fade naturally

Answer

Amateur tattoos are always smaller in surface area