The Science Behind Picosecond Laser Tattoo Removal

How does it really work? The science of laser tattoo removal has improved so much over the last years. For those of you who've been wanting to get rid of an unwanted tattoo for a while and waiting for the right moment, that moment is now. If you're searching for "tattoo removal near me" in Kenya, you're in luck. Inkless is More has revolutionized laser tattoo removal in Nairobi, making it a safe and effective non-invasive procedure with our advanced laser technology.

Our state-of-the-art Picosecond lasers mean most tattoos can now be completely removed, with your skin regaining its initial shine. Whether you're in Nairobi or elsewhere in Kenya, our laser tattoo removal services are accessible and effective.

Understanding Tattoos to Understand Tattoo Removal

To understand how laser tattoo removal works, it's helpful to understand the process of getting a tattoo in the first place.

A tattoo artist pushes ink under your skin with lots of tiny needles. This ink lodges itself into your middle layer of skin (your dermis). These particles of ink are mainly too large to be taken away naturally by your body.

However, we know tattoos fade over time; that's your body flushing away the smaller particles of ink. It's the larger particles that need the help of the laser. Once they're small enough, your body will do the rest.

  1. Tattoo artists push the ink into the middle layer of your skin

 

  2. Your immune system naturally tries to remove the ink, taking away the smaller particles. This is how tattoos fade over time.

 

  3. It's the larger particles that remain as they're too big to be carried away. It's these that we need to break into smaller particles with our laser.

 

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

Tattoos are no longer permanent, all thanks to the power of advanced picosecond laser technology. Our laser tattoo removal studio in Nairobi uses cutting-edge techniques to break down tattoo ink.

Lasers now work at a frequency that can avoid your top layer of skin and hit these large particles of ink directly. When it hits them, it breaks them into smaller pieces, facilitating tattoo ink breakdown.

When you've broken them into small enough pieces, your body can flush them away naturally and the tattoo is gone. This process of tattoo ink breakdown is key to successful removal.

That's why it can take multiple sessions, we say anywhere between 5 and 12, to achieve complete tattoo removal. It's your body working in tandem with the laser to get rid of the ink.

Each time a layer of ink is removed, the tattoo gets lighter. This process does not destroy any of the normal surrounding skin tissue. Your tattoo is harmlessly dissolved over time. The following process outlines how laser tattoo removal works:

  1. Lasers shoot high-intensity light through your top layer of skin, directly hitting the larger pigments of tattoo ink.

  2. The tattoo ink absorbs this energy, shattering it into smaller pieces.

  3. These smaller pieces are taken away by your immune system over time.

 

Factors that Affect Tattoo Removal

Your Lifestyle

It's a partnership between your body and our laser. Drinking lots of water, avoiding alcohol and staying out of the sun, will help improve your ability to flush out the ink.

Your Skin Type

Skin type considerations are crucial in laser tattoo removal. The type and amount of melanin, the skin pigmentation, and whether you tan or burn easily are all really important to the best treatment that suits your skin.

The Age

Tattoos fade. A tattoo that is 15+ years old will have fewer pigment partials in it today than when it was brand new. Less pigment means fewer treatments, which can affect the overall laser tattoo removal process.

The Location

Neck, chest and back tattoos tend to take fewer treatments than tattoos on the ankle or foot. Put simply, the closer to your heart, the better the circulation, the faster it goes.

The Color

Different tattoo colors respond differently to laser treatment. Black is considered the easiest to remove, making black ink removal relatively straightforward. Warm and cool colored pigments are not so easy. Blue ink removal, for instance, may require different laser settings. For this reason, tattoos with a lot of layers of color can take longer to remove too.

At Inkless is More, our experienced technicians understand these factors and use a personalized approach for each client. We consider your unique tattoo colors, size, and skin type to create customizable treatment plans that ensure the best results.

Our laser tattoo removal in Nairobi uses Picosecond lasers, which are particularly effective for a wide range of tattoo colors and types. Whether you have professional tattoos or amateur tattoos, our advanced laser technology can help you achieve the results you desire.

Remember, laser tattoo removal is a process that requires patience and multiple sessions. But with our state-of-the-art laser systems and experienced team, we can guide you through your journey to complete tattoo removal.

Before/After 8 sessions treatment