PicoyWay by Candela
Least Painful Tattoo Removal.
PICOWAY – Tattoo Removal
Remove boldly. Treat lightly.
You can have confidence in the targeted PicoWay Laser System. PicoWay works by shattering tattoo ink into minuscule particles. The advanced PicoWay technology is highly effective, removing a broad range of ink colors.
Painless Tattoo Removal!
Why is the PicoWay laser less painful than older technology? PicoWay light particles are so short, a trillionth of second (PICO). Pico light particles are able to break ink into a powdery mist, that the body can easily wash away (PHAGOCYTOSIS). Older technology used nano seconds. The older technology broke the ink into larger particles. This caused a painful disruption under the skin. It also required a long healing time between sessions. The large particles of ink are not easy for the body to remove. Additionally we provide you with medical grade topical anesthetic. Everyone is very comfortable during the treatment.
Factors that Reduce the Number of Sessions Required
- Is the Tattoo old or new?
- Is it fine line or black out tribal ink?
- Depth of the ink.
- Darker skin requires less aggressive treatments to prevent lightened skin where tattoo was removed. Therefore more sessions may be needed.
- Age of the person
- Lifestyle
- Water Intake
- No agency regulates tattoo ink in the U.S.
- Sometimes stubborn pink, neon or white ink is under the tattoo or mixed in the ink.
Pre Tattoo Removal Information
Pre treatment Questions and Care
- Let us know if you are on any new medications ( if you pick up a prescription from the pharmacy and it says avoid sun exposure, wait a few days after you finish or ask your doctor).
- Blood thinners- we should know about this before, even if it is a baby aspirin.
- Did you have any irritation or swelling when you got the tattoo or afterwards.
- Is the tattoo covering up something?
- We cannot remove tattoos on tanned skin.
- Avoid sun exposure for one month after.
- Shower before your appointment, as we may request you leave the aftercare dressing on for 24 hours.
- If this is to remove eyebrows microblading we must schedule a test spot a least 3 weeks before the treatment.
Most people equate tattoo removal with pain. In that past this was true, with Picoway technology most treatments are very tolerable. The light particles are very low energy and a trillionth of a second. The ink gets vaporized or broken into dust sized particles. People that had laser hair removal say that is far worse than tattoo removal. If the tattoo is large and heavily inked we may want to consider a topical anesthetic.
Post Tattoo Removal Information
Post Treatment Questions and Care
After the laser treatment we will apply a cool compress. Reducing swelling and heat after trauma to the skin reduces the risk of unwanted pigment changes. We will apply a dressing after the treatment. It is best to leave it on for a full 24 hours. Depending on the size and or reaction we may want it to be dressed with ointment and fresh bandage everyday.
Some instances of Allergic Reaction have occured. An allergic reaction may occur to the ink that was dormant and encapsulated in your skin when the laser disintegrates it. You may not have been allergic to it when you got the tattoo, but you could have developed an allergy to similar proteins over the years.
- You should shower or wash the area after the dressing comes off.
- You will get specific instructions on how to care for the area.
- We need to know immediately if you develop an allergic reaction. Itching, swelling, hives. If for some reason your throat feels tight or your lips swell, call 911.
- Please let us know immediately if you develop redness, pain or swelling in the area.
- Avoid sun exposure for 1 month after. Sunscreen is not adequate if it has more than incidental exposure (in and out of the car, a short walk to the store).
