Delivery Systems & Tattoo Removal

T/F: A nanosecond travels at one billionth of a second

True

_________ travels at one trillionth of a second

Picosecond

An optical device within a laser cavity that controls the release of energy with extremely high peak powers/speed

Q-Switch

T/F: MENDS occur from ablative non-fractional lasers

False

Fractional lasers deliver energy in columns known as

MTZs

Which delivery method was designed for faster healing processes and less downtime?

Fractional

Advanced delivery methods like a picosecond is often paired with which wavelength?

755nm; 532nm & 1064nm

Which photomechanical reaction occurs with fast speed lasers that you can hear an audible pop with?

Photoacoustic

Tattoo granules can reach upwards of ___f.

1000

Method when the entire surface area of the laser spot is treated.

Non-Fractional

Vaporizing of tissue.

Ablative

Ablative lasers are used to treat

Deep wrinkles; Scarring & Sagging

2940nm and 10600nm are both

Ablative

Work by "heating up" the water in the skin to stimulate the wound healing process.

Non-Ablative

T/F: Ablative lasers can be fractional and non-fractional depending on the device and the settings used.

True

1940nm 1550nm 1440nm are all considered

Non-Ablative

Which wavelength penetrates deeper and is best to start a client off with for tattoo removal?

1064nm

T/F: It is common for clients to have flu-like symptoms post tattoo removal.

True

Ideal for black blue and green pigments an only skin types 1-3 can use

730; 755 & 785

Ideal for yellow red and orange pigments and only for skin types 1-3.

532nm

Ideal for most ink colors and can be used on all Fitzpatricks.

1064

T/F: All ink colors can be treated with tattoo removal.

False

T/F: Blistering is considered normal for tattoo removal as long as its under the size of a pea.

True

What is the clinical end point for tattoo removal?

Ashing; Petechiae & Erythema/Edema

T/F: If a client has multiple colors in their tattoo and if the Fitzpatrick allows you can use multiple wavelengths in a single treatment.

True

T/F: Most of how tattoo removal actually works is by the body breaking down the ink the laser just kick starts this process.

True

T/F: Multiple passes can be done in order to achieve clinical end point with tattoo removal.

True

Which ink color has a high risk of allergic reactions and granuloma development?

Red

How long should you space tattoo removal appointments apart?

6 - 8 weeks

T/F: You can treat the entire circumference of a limb with tattoo removal because of the pico/nanosecond.

False

What is applied to the skin post tattoo removal to cool down the area?

Laser Enzyme Gel

T/F: If a full ashing over the tattoo occurs you can perform a second pass.

False

T/F: A client who does not have a good immune system will not see a great amount of results.

True

What are contraindications for tattoo removal?

Rheumatoid Arthritis therapy; Systemic gold therapy; Breastfeeding