Development in Tattoo Removal Procedure for 2021

Tattoo regret is real, and often with regret comes the desire for removal. Even though tattoo removal technology has evolved over the years, it is still not 100% effective, even when done by experts. The current laser tattoo removal technique not only has around 90% efficiency; the procedures often leave behind numerous problems for people with different skin tones and skin types. Because of the intense heat generated when the laser interacts with the ink on the skin, instant explosion of steam vacuoles, both at the surface of the skin of the clients (visible as blisters and boils) as well as below the surface just above the macrophages is created. Although the surface vacuoles dissipate within an hour or more, the deeper vacuoles below the skin’s surface persist for days, so additional laser passes in the same treatment session have no significant effect. Therefore, patients typically must wait 6-8 weeks for the vacuoles to dissipate naturally and for their skin to recover. In addition, one may also risk hypo pigmentation, where the treated skin turns paler than the surrounding skin due to the treatment, or hyper pigmentation, where the treated skin is left darker than the surrounding skin because of the laser tattoo removal treatment as stated by the Best Aesthetic Clinic in Malaysia, Global Aesthetic.

The following article talks about the advanced laser technologies that are slowly replacing the current laser tattoo removal techniques. However, before venturing forward, it is crucial to understand that one needs to undergo proper clinical training and possess theoretical knowledge to work with lasers.

Now let’s learn more about new technologies-

The PFD Patch
Among the various advances in the tattoo removal procedure, a silicone patch infused with perfluorodecalin (PFD), called the Describe PFD patch (Merz), is recommended.

As said by Brian S. Biesman, M.D., an oculoplastic surgeon in Nashville, Tenn., who helped to develop the PFD patch and conducted pilot and pivotal studies on the device, “It minimizes the epidermal whitening effect, which allows you to do multiple treatments during the same session as opposed to only being able to make one pass and you’re done. Within a period of 5 minutes, you can make between 3 and 4 passes with the laser as opposed to only one,” Dr. Biesman tells Dermatology Times. “It also allows for the deeper transmission of light into the tissue, and it acts as a heat sink to help protect the epidermis.”

Hydrogel Dressings Strategy

To minimize pigmentation from laser tattoo removal, hydrogel dressings on patients with types IV through VI skin can be used.

During this process, laser treatment is incorporated with a precooled, nonstick clear dressing that is applied over the tattoo right before treatment.

Hydrogel dressings could be used as an effort to avoid an overly brisk reaction, which could lead to dyspigmentation as hydrogel dressings allow easy, widespread adoption. The technique’s additional benefits include reduced laser-induced tissue splatter and increased patient comfort from the cooling effect, as stated by the Best Aesthetic Clinic in Malaysia.

Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) System

Traditional laser removal techniques use a laser beam to break up clusters of tattoo ink particles located beneath the skin. The individual particles that are broken off of these agglomerations are gradually carried away by the body's white blood cells. As a result, multiple sessions are required, as each pass of the laser removes only a top layer of particles from each agglomeration. It is impossible to remove any more than that in one session, as the particles released from the top of each cluster end up shielding the rest of the agglomeration from the laser beam. In addition, the laser is blocked by tiny steam-filled vacuoles (sacs) which form over the agglomerations as a result of the treatment.

The Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) system helps to overcome these limitations. After an initial laser pass is performed immediately, the handheld Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) device is used to send acoustic pulses through the skin. This both removes the vacuoles and causes the ink particles to disperse. And as a result, multiple laser passes can be performed within a matter of minutes and in a single session.  

It can be said that proper laser courses and training are extremely crucial in order to execute the procedure and under proper conditions to avoid fatal side effects.

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