Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 2014 Jul;29(4):1445-7.
doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1542-3. Epub 2014 Mar 2.

A novel, simple and efficacious technique for tattoo removal resulting in less pain using the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

Michael J Murphy  1
Affiliations

A novel, simple and efficacious technique for tattoo removal resulting in less pain using the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

Michael J Murphy. Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

A new yet simple technique has been tested on patients seeking tattoo removal by Q-switched Nd:YAG laser based on an observational study. The technique involves application of a glass microscope slide on the treatment area with a firm pressure to compress the skin which results in evacuating the blood from the capillary plexus. Results from a survey of 31 patients revealed that most felt less pain and reported less epidermal damage post-treatment. This new technique is easy to apply and inexpensive, using standard, conventional Q-switched lasers.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

See all similar articles

Cited by

References

    1. J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1990 Dec;16(12):1091-8 - PubMed
    1. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1996 Apr;34(4):653-6 - PubMed
    1. Arch Dermatol. 1990 Jul;126(7):893-9 - PubMed
    1. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2007 Sep;9(3):164-6 - PubMed
    1. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2001;2(1):21-5 - PubMed

LinkOut - more resources