Laser Tattoo Removal Vancouver BC

PicoWay laser tattoo removal works using picosecond technology, which emits extremely short bursts of laser energy that penetrate the skin to target the ink particles in the tattoo. These pulses are delivered in picoseconds (one trillionth of a second), creating a photoacoustic effect rather than a thermal one, meaning the ink is shattered into tiny particles without significantly heating the surrounding tissue. The PicoWay laser breaks down the tattoo ink into microscopic particles that are much smaller than those targeted by traditional lasers, achieved through the ultra-short bursts of energy that cause the ink to shatter into smaller fragments, allowing the body’s immune system to more easily remove them. After the laser breaks down the ink particles, the body’s natural immune response takes over, gradually flushing the fragmented ink out of the body through the lymphatic system over time, which reduces the visibility of the tattoo after each treatment session. PicoWay offers multiple wavelengths (usually 1064 nm, 532 nm, and 785 nm) that can target different ink colors more effectively, which is important because different ink colors absorb laser energy differently. One of the major advantages of PicoWay is that, due to the short duration of the laser pulses, there is less heat generated, minimizing the risk of damaging the surrounding skin. This reduces the chances of scarring and hyperpigmentation, especially in darker skin types, and generally results in a faster healing process.