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

The Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064nm laser is the gold standard for black ink removal due to its high peak power and strong absorption by dark pigment.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Quality factor of the optical resonator

Answer

Q stands for Quality factor—the quality factor of the optical resonator that stores energy and releases it in ultrashort, high-peak-power pulses.

Question 3

The Kirby-Desai scale is used primarily to predict:

Accepted Answer

The estimated number of treatment sessions for tattoo removal

Answer

The Kirby-Desai scale assigns numerical scores to six variables to estimate the number of laser sessions needed for complete tattoo removal.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Green ink is among the hardest to remove because it is poorly absorbed by the most common laser wavelengths; the ruby 694nm or alexandrite 755nm are often required.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks

Answer

A 6–8 week interval allows macrophages to clear fragmented ink particles and the skin to fully heal, reducing the risk of scarring and pigmentary changes.

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CLT Tattoo Removal Procedures