Laser energy breaks tattoo ink into smaller fragments
Tattoo pigment sits in the skin in particles that are too large for the body to clear efficiently on its own. During laser treatment, the selected wavelength delivers a short pulse of energy that is absorbed by targeted pigment. The energy fragments the ink into smaller pieces rather than removing the tattoo in one pass.
That is why laser tattoo removal is a sequence. Each visit targets more pigment, while the fading that follows happens gradually between sessions.
Ink particle fragmentation is only the first half
After a session, immune cells help carry away the smaller ink fragments and the lymphatic system moves that material out of the treated area over the following weeks. The laser starts the process; your body does much of the clearing afterward.
Why different ink colors need different wavelengths
Ink colors respond differently to laser wavelengths. Kevin Tattoo Removal Service uses both picosecond and Q-switched laser technology so the device and wavelength can be selected around the colors and characteristics of the tattoo.
| Platform / wavelength | How it is used in the current treatment approach |
|---|---|
| PicoSure · 755 nm | Picosecond pulses; used for blue and green ink in the current treatment approach. |
| PiQo4 · 1064 nm | Black and dark blue ink. |
| PiQo4 · 532 nm | Red and orange ink. |
| PiQo4 · 660 nm | Green ink. |
| PiQo4 · 585 nm | Light blue ink. |
Why one session is rarely enough
Each session treats only part of the overall removal problem. Ink color, density, depth, tattoo age, body location, skin tone, and prior treatment history all change how quickly a tattoo fades. Resistant colors such as green and blue generally require more treatment than black and dark inks.
Sessions are typically spaced six to eight weeks apart so fragmented ink can clear and the skin can heal before the next treatment.