SkinDC Dermatology Center Research Assisted FDA Approval for PicoWay Laser Treatments in Arlington |
Posted: June 17, 2020 |
Arlington, VA – You may be all too familiar with the regret of a tattoo commissioned in your late teens that has lost its appeal as you've grown older or even have cosmetic tattoos you wish to be expertly removed by a dermatologist. In 2020, the SkinDC Dermatology Center provides laser tattoo removal treatments designed to help remove professional, amateur, and cosmetic tattoos, using the PicoWay laser. The PicoWay laser, an FDA-approved picosecond laser that can treat acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots, as well as remove tattoos of all types, can even help to clear traumatic tattoos caused by accidents that have forcibly scarred and distributed foreign debris under your skin. SkinDC physicians spearheaded the research that led to the FDA approval of the PicoWay laser, currently the most powerful picosecond laser on the market that's capable of treating all skin types. In as early as 2014, this laser was initially approved for tattoo removal by the FDA. Since then, the laser system has gone from strength to strength, later being accepted by the FDA for the removal of pigmented lesions. The FDA has been known to approve only specific laser devices for tattoo removal, acknowledging that lighter colors such as green, red, and yellow, are more difficult to remove from the skin, with up to 6-10 laser treatments required to erase ink. Over time, tattoos can lose their appeal, and when that happens, a premier solution for improving your skin and removing unwanted ink is to opt for laser tattoo removal. This process uses targeted laser pulses to safely remove tattoos of all colors, both light, and dark. The PicoWay laser specifically has been developed to safely deliver picosecond pulses that target a more extensive range of ink colors, including troublesome reds and yellows. Unlike older Q-switch laser treatments, the PicoWay uses ultrashort pulses that have less risk of scarring or tattoo ghosting. So how does it work? The bright laser beam fragments tattoo pigments while leaving surrounding tissues unharmed. It's widely accepted that the shorter the pulse, the more effective the laser, so when pulses only last a trillionth of a second, you know it's going to be one of the most advanced lasers that exist. The tattoo ink fragments are then reabsorbed, and removed from the skin, resulting in clear skin where the tattoo or scarring used to be. Now you're thinking, surely, this doesn't apply to all tattoo types? Professional tattoos have more complex depositions of tattoo ink, and often with a wide range of colors, for example, so these are the most challenging types of all to remove. However, targeted laser treatments are known to remove even the most complicated designs effectively. Self-applied tattoos or medicinal tattoos, like those used as radiation markings, are probably the most requested for cover-up or removal. These tattoos usually have scant amounts of pigments and dark ink so that they can be removed in just a few laser sessions. Cosmetic tattoos are a relatively recent phenomenon of professionally applied tattoos in black, brown, or red pigments designed to mimic brow, eye, or lip liner. Cosmetic tattoos may contain inks that turn dark on laser impact, so test pulses are required to determine the effects before a full treatment. Still, laser removal is a viable treatment option in some cases, and discussing the procedure with your dermatologist first is advised.
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