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Indication

Permanent makeup removal

Permanent make-up is implanted more superficially than a tattoo, and its pigments often contain iron oxide, which can darken under laser light rather than fade. The right wavelength depends largely on the pigment colour. The PicoPlus offers four wavelengths, and the PicoSure Pro, the Q-switched Hollywood Spectra and the handPICO handpiece are also used for this.

PicoPlus picosecond laser device for skin quality improvement, pigment treatments and tattoo removal, with touchscreen and medical treatment arm on a mobile unit.
Cynosure Lutronic

PicoPlus

Tattoo removalPermanent makeup removalPigmentation+4

Choosing the technology based on pigment type and colour

Q-switched and picosecond lasers are the standard for permanent makeup removal, but the choice of wavelength depends heavily on the pigment colour. Dark shades such as black and brown absorb broadly and respond well to Nd:YAG at 1064 nm and KTP at 532 nm. Red, orange and yellow pigments require specific wavelengths and behave considerably less predictably.

The PicoPlus and the PicoSure Pro are complete laser platforms from Cynosure Lutronic with picosecond technology and multiple wavelengths, giving broad versatility across different pigment colours. The handPico from Vydence Medical brings picosecond energy as an addition to the ZYE YAG, ZYE ALX and Etherea MX.

A practice perspective

Permanent makeup removal is a niche market with growing demand, partly thanks to the popularity of microblading and permanent makeup techniques. Clinics that master this indication position themselves as a specialist player in a segment where supply is limited and willingness to pay is high.

Medi-Invest supports you in building a safe permanent makeup removal protocol, with training, clinical guidelines and the right technology choices for each pigment type.

Technologies for this indication

  • Alexandrite (755 nm)

    With picosecond pulses, as in tattoo removal. Permanent makeup ink often contains iron oxide or titanium dioxide and can turn black under the laser [1]; a test spot beforehand is therefore common practice.

  • Nd:YAG (1064 nm)

    Skin-coloured, white and rust-coloured permanent makeup ink often contains iron oxide or titanium dioxide, which can turn black under a Q-switched or picosecond laser [2]. A test spot beforehand is therefore common practice. Dark pigment responds to 1064 nm, red and orange to 532 nm [2].

Devices for this indication

Etherea MX laser and light platform for skin quality improvement, hair removal and aesthetic treatments, with modular handpieces and touchscreen on a mobile unit.
Vydence Medical

Etherea MX

Vascular lesionsPigmentationMelasma+6
Hollywood Spectra Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system for pigmentation treatments, skin rejuvenation and tattoo removal, with medical treatment handpieces on a mobile unit.
Cynosure Lutronic

Hollywood Spectra

Tattoo removalPermanent makeup removalPigmentation+3
PicoSure Pro picosecond laser device for skin treatments and tattoo removal, with touchscreen and adjustable laser head on a mobile unit.
Cynosure Lutronic

PicoSure Pro

Tattoo removalPermanent makeup removalPigmentation+4
ZYE 755 nm Alexandrite laser platform for hair removal, pigment treatments, vascular treatments and skin quality improvement, with touchscreen and interchangeable treatment handpieces on a mobile trolley unit.
Vydence Medical

ZYE – 755 nm Alexandrite laser platform

Hair removalPigmentationMelasma+4
ZYE Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser platform for vascular treatments, skin quality improvement and medical aesthetic applications, with advanced laser technology on a mobile trolley unit.
Vydence Medical

ZYE – 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser platform

Vascular lesionsHair removalSkin tightening+6
PicoPlus picosecond laser device for skin quality improvement, pigment treatments and tattoo removal, with touchscreen and medical treatment arm on a mobile unit.
Cynosure Lutronic

PicoPlus

Tattoo removalPermanent makeup removalPigmentation+4

Handpieces for this indication

Microfractional picosecond laser for skin rejuvenation, pigment treatments and tattoo removal, with medical treatment arm on a mobile unit.
Vydence Medical

handPICO

Tattoo removalPigmentation(Acne) scars+2

Which device suits your practice?

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References

  1. Husain Z, Alster TS. The role of lasers and intense pulsed light technology in dermatology. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2016;9:29–40. doi:10.2147/CCID.S69106
  2. Husain Z, Alster TS. The role of lasers and intense pulsed light technology in dermatology. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2016;9:29–40. doi:10.2147/CCID.S69106

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