Pigment/tattoo removal with YAG laser
The Q-switched ‘Nd:YAG’ laser (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser) works with wavelengths of 532 or 1064 nanometres. The first of these is suitable for the removal of brightly coloured tattoos, including those with red, orange or yellow tones. Treatment with the longer wavelength disposes of more intensely pigmented tattoo colours, e.g. blue, black and brown.