Why PiQo4 Tattoo Removal ?
Two cutting edge technologies are combined to clear more color in a faster treatment. This means better clearance, fewer sessions, and less ghosting than with other systems. So erase what you need to!
Undo The Unwanted
What Do Physicians Say?
Edward V. Ross, MD
"Lumenis PiQo4, its high power and large spot size is making a significant difference in faster tattoo clearances, and in treating resistant inks – even the deepest pigmented, older tattoos."
David Goldberg, MD
"PiQo4 the Rolls Royce of Pico/Nano lasers"
What Is It ?
Powerful Tattoo Removal
PiQo4 laser technology effectively removes all common colors tattoos, either amateur or professional. This new technology targets both large and small tattoo particles simultaneously, breaking them into tiny particles that are naturally removed by your body.
The laser only targets the ink, and will not harm the surrounding skin. Tattoo ink particles vary in size. Previous technologies would break down either small particles or large particles, but not the two together.
The versatility of the PiQo4 allows for precise treatment of varying particle sizes and tattoo colors.
Is it right for me?
Lumenis® energy-based treatments are not suitable for everyone and carry some risks. Treatment may pertain some risks such as erythema, edema and whitening.
Additional common risks are hypo and hyper-pigmentation. Be sure to consult with your treatment provider before choosing this treatment.
What Should I Expect?
When Will I See Results?
The number of treatments needed depend on the tattoo itself, the area of the body and the background skin color.
Location matters: The closer the tattoo is to the heart the better circulation, therefore better results. More colorful tattoos and greater surface area usually require more treatments.
Amateur tattoos are typically not as deep as professional ones, and can be removed in as few as 2 treatments.
For the most accurate estimate of sessions, consult your practitioner for each tattoo.
Typically a treatment series can range from 2 up to 10 sessions, and are conducted 6-8 weeks apart.
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
Immediately after treatment, you will see a whitish “frosting” over the tattoo. The skin will often swell in the area of the tattoo, ccompanied by mild redness.
The frosting, swelling and redness will resolve in a matter of hours. The tattoo may crust or blister as the body repairs itself. This will resolve naturally.
The tattoo will fade gradually in the following weeks as your body clears the ink.
How Does It Work?
PiQo4 Tattoo Removal Technology
The laser nano-second pulses, shutter the tattoo ink into very small particles, which our bodies can dispense of. Since there is a photo-acoustic effect, you can hear popping sounds of the ink particles bursting during treatment. This effect is very selective to the ink, and will not harm the surrounding skin.
The Treatment
Your practitioner will provide guidelines for before and aftercare, as well as the approximate time of the laser tattoo removal session.
During your session, you will hear the laser fire as loud, audible popping sounds, and then feel heat over the general area of the skin. The treated area will feel as if it were sunburned.
