Saturday, November 13, 2010

Study Suggests a More Personalized Approach to Tattoo Removal


Dr Ramona Bates of Suture for a Living points us to a recent study in Archives of Dermatology that looked into correlating which laser wavelengths were best for removing different tattoo inks. The team of Spanish researchers blasted 21 tattoo inks with laser light ranging from 300 to 800 nm, and discovered that there's a benefit to matching the color of the laser to the specific ink that is being removed.

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