Laser Tattoo Removal PL-1 (Pico Laser)

What does the PL-1 tattoo removal laser do?

The choice of laser is decisive for treatment effectiveness, safety, and expected results. It must be matched to the specific characteristics of the tattoo in question. Specialised centres work with two laser types recognised as both effective and safe for tattoo removal: the Q-Switched Laser and the Pico Laser. Both operate on the same principle: a light wave is directed at the tattoo pigments at very high speed, fragmenting them through the force of the pulse. Their effectiveness and safety across various laser treatments, including tattoo removal, are well established. The Q-Switched Laser delivers its light wave at nanosecond speed (10⁻⁹ seconds), while the Pico Laser, born from more recent technological advances, operates at picosecond speed (10⁻¹² seconds). This latest-generation laser emits a pulse one thousand times faster than its predecessor.

What is a picosecond laser?

The picosecond laser breaks down melanin while simultaneously activating the skin's repair mechanisms, encouraging collagen regeneration and proliferation. Its rapid, high-intensity fragmentation capacity significantly reduces the risk of thermal damage. The risk of melanin reactivation remains relatively low.

What are the advantages of the Pico Laser for tattoo removal?

Picosecond technology offers a number of distinct advantages:

• Travelling one thousand times faster than the Q-Switched Laser, the Pico Laser targets tattoo pigments with greater precision and fragments them into finer particles, making them easier for the macrophage system to eliminate.
• Because very fine particles are broken down by the body more quickly, Pico Laser tattoo removal requires fewer sessions than other laser methods.
• The skin heals faster, shortening the time between sessions: approximately one month, compared to two months with the Q-Switched Laser.
• The total number of sessions needed to remove a tattoo is lower than with other laser types.
• Thanks to its ultra-fast action, the Pico Laser causes less discomfort and is gentler on the skin.
• Its exceptional precision allows the Pico Laser to effectively treat all pigment types found in tattoos, including the most difficult colours.
• The picosecond laser is effective and ensures optimal safety across all skin types, including darker skin tones.
• The speed of this laser allows it to target only the ink pigments of the tattoo, leaving the surrounding skin fully unaffected.
• Pico Laser tattoo removal has no side effects and places no social restrictions on clients after sessions. A slight redness in the treated area may appear, but this typically fades within three to four days.

Best treatment results

With a short pulse width of 450ps, melanin granules are crushed instantly, reducing the number of treatment sessions required.

Deep pigmentation removal

The 1064 nm wavelength does not damage healthy tissue. The melanin absorption peak at 1064 nm is considerably higher than that of a conventional Q-switched laser, meaning the energy needed to treat normal skin is low. No serious injury or thermal damage to the dermis occurs following treatment.

Uniform spot technology

Uniform Spot technology ensures even delivery of the full energy output, preventing unnecessary loss of healthy epidermal tissue. The treatment process is therefore safer.

No damage to the skin

The picosecond laser removes pigmentation while activating the skin's natural repair process, supporting collagen regeneration and skin rejuvenation.

1000 mj ultra-high single-pulse energy

The ultra-high energy of 1000 mj destroys pigment at greater depth with minimal collateral damage. The treatment process is safer and more comfortable.

Peeling with the PL-1 pico laser tattoo removal device. Hollywood Carbon Peel

Peeling is a non-invasive aesthetic treatment in which the outermost layer of skin is removed and renewed, improving the skin's appearance, texture, and radiance. The procedure also stimulates collagen and elastin production, contributing to firmer, more supple skin. The device offers a carbon-based peeling treatment known as the "Hollywood Carbon Peel". Benefits include a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, a lightening of pigmentation spots, a reduction in the appearance of acne scars, and a general revitalisation of the skin for a fresher, more youthful look. Worth noting is that the PL-1 pico laser tattoo removal device also performs peeling treatments, making it a versatile and capable choice for professional cosmetic practitioners. Clients benefit from a broader range of treatments to address their specific skincare needs.