Blow Out, or Ink Drift
Blow out or ink drift refers to the unintended spreading or migration of ink beyond the intended boundaries of the tattoo or permanent makeup design.
Contraindication
A condition (medication or medical condition) that would mean you are not able to safely receive a laser tattoo removal treatment.
Hyper-Pigmentation
Hyper-pigmentation refers to the darkening the skin. This can be triggered by factors like sun exposure post treatment, hormonal changes, or skin inflammation.
Hypo-Pigmentation
Hypo-pigmentation refers to the lightening of the skin, which can be permanent. This can occur due to various factors such as aggressive laser treatments, trauma, certain skin disorders, or as a side effect of certain medications.
Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that help maintain fluid balance in the body and support the immune system.
Melanocytes
Melanocytes are specialized cells found in the skin that produce melanin. Melanin is responsible for giving colour to our hair, skin, and eyes. When melanocytes are stimulated, they produce more melanin, leading to hyper-pigmentation.
Nanosecond
A measurement of time: one millionth of a second.
Oxidation
Oxidation refers to a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen. In the context of laser tattoo removal, oxidation can cause certain colours of inks to change in colour, resulting in more challenging removal efforts.
Photo-acoustic Energy
Photo-acoustic energy refers to the conversion of light energy into sound waves. In this process, specific wavelengths of light are absorbed by the ink pigments, breaking them into smaller particles that the body removes with the renal system.
Picosecond
A measurement of time: one trillionth of a second.
Renal System
The renal system, also known as the urinary system, is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
Scalp Micro-Pigmentation is a non-surgical hair loss solution. It involves depositing tiny pigment dots onto the scalp to mimic the appearance of hair follicles.
Vasoconstrictor
A vasoconstrictor is a substance or medication that causes the constriction or narrowing of blood vessels. This constriction reduces the diameter of the blood vessels, leading to a decrease in blood flow through the affected area.
Wavelengths
A wavelength of light is a measure of the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a light wave.
In the context of laser tattoo removal, different wavelengths of light are used to target specific colours. For example, wavelength 1064 targets primarily blacks and browns (though can see other colours as well), 532 targets primarily reds, oranges, yellows, and purples, and 730 targets primarily blues, greens, purples, and browns.