Many people get tattoos because they are cool and special, but as time passes and their environment or thoughts change, more people are considering removal.
The most common method chosen is the PicoWay Laser. So why do dermatology clinics use this equipment?
It's Not the Equipment, It's the Settings
The PicoWay Laser is not simply a device that emits light. It is equipment that requires customized settings, considering the skin condition, tattoo depth, color, and area.
Therefore, dermatology clinics precisely assess the skin condition from a medical perspective and, depending on the type of tattoo, discuss how many treatment sessions are needed and the possibility of scarring during the consultation.
Wavelengths Must Vary by Color
| Setting Item | What Determines It |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | Pigment color, such as black, blue, green |
| Energy Intensity | Skin condition and pigment depth |
| Treatment Interval | Skin recovery status |
| Number of Sessions | Type and area of the tattoo |
Dermatology clinics often have PicoWay Lasers with various wavelengths, and they can combine each wavelength appropriately for treatment. This allows for precise removal.
Equipment configurations are detailed in the R-Zero Pico-Frectat Tattoo Removal guide, and single-wavelength methods are covered in Nd:YAG Tattoo Removal.
Control is Important as Recovery is Fast
The PicoWay Laser's advantage, unlike other lasers, is minimal skin damage and fast recovery.
However, incorrect settings or repetitive stimulation can lead to pigmentation or scarring.
To minimize such side effects, dermatology clinics meticulously adjust treatment intervals and energy intensity, and if necessary, perform skin calming or regeneration treatments concurrently.
Finishing Touches to Reduce Scars
In some cases, the Pinhole Technique using a CO2 laser is employed to reduce scars. This method creates microscopic holes in the skin to induce regeneration and gently remodel existing damaged tissue, thereby preventing scars.
More details can be found in the Pinhole for Burn & Surgical Scar treatment guide.
What Can Be Done When a Reaction Occurs
- Skin calming treatment
- Concurrent regeneration treatment
- Pinhole Technique in the final stage
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It Doesn't End with Erasing
PicoWay Laser tattoo removal is not just about erasing. It requires considering potential marks left on the skin and sensitive skin reactions.
If you are looking for accurate diagnosis and aftercare, we recommend consulting with a dermatologist experienced in tattoo removal. The overall process can be checked in the Tattoo Removal Treatment Guide.
Authored · Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jin-Moon Kang, Chief Director (Dermatologist) Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine · Resident in Dermatology at Severance Hospital · Current Adjunct Professor, Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine Member of the Korean Society for Medical Lasers · Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic and Dermatologic Surgery View Medical Staff Profile
First Published 2025-07-11 · Last Reviewed 2026-07-29
This article contains general medical information and does not substitute for individual diagnosis and treatment. Results and recovery progress may vary by individual.