Tattoo Removal Using Serial Tangential Excision and Polyurethane Membrane Dressing

Wheeland, Ronald G.; Norwood, O’Tar T.; Roundtree, Joe M.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1983.tb00739.x

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“…Over the years, a variety of methods have been used for the removal of tattoos (Table 1). 11–38 The introduction of salabrasion in the year 543 A.D. was probably the first method employed for tattoo removal 13 . Most of the methods that have been employed over the years cause significant discomfort at the time of the procedure, produce an open wound that will require some period of time for optimal healing, and will typically replace the original tattoo with a permanent scar.…”

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A Superior Method of Tattoo Removal Using the Q‐Switched Ruby Laser

Scheibner¹,

Kenny²,

White³

et al. 1990

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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The Q-switched ruby laser was used to treat 101 amateur and 62 professional tattoos in 80 patients over a period of 22 months. Using a 5- to 8-mm spot size and energy fluences of 2-4 joules/cm2, an average of three retreatments resulted in complete pigment removal in four, nearly complete pigment removal in 84, significant pigment removal in 11, and minimal pigment removal in two amateur tattoos. Using identical parameters for professional tattoos, there was complete pigment removal in two, nearly complete pigment removal in five, significant pigment removal in 18, minimal pigment removal in 25, and very little pigment removal in 12. Professional tattoos with red, yellow, and green pigments faded, but required multiple retreatments. While transient hypopigmentation occurred in many patients, skin texture and hair growth returned to normal in all cases and no hypertrophic scarring was seen.

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A Superior Method of Tattoo Removal Using the Q‐Switched Ruby Laser

Scheibner¹,

Kenny²,

White³

et al. 1990

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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“…About 5% of tattooed individuals at least desire tattoo removal 6 that requires an effective and safe procedure. Surgical excision may remove a tattoo completely, but it leaves scars, therefore limited to small tattoos 7 . The first laser treatments of tattoos were published by Goldman and co‐authors in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology in 1965 8…”

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“…Surgical excision may remove a tattoo completely, but it leaves scars, therefore limited to small tattoos. 7 The first laser treatments of tattoos were published by Goldman and co-authors in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology in 1965. 8 The principle of selective photothermolysis should work for the destruction of tattoo pigment particles in the dermis that leads to fading of a tattoo colour.…”

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The efficacy and the adverse reactions of laser‐assisted tattoo removal – a prospective split study using nanosecond and picosecond lasers

Bäumler

Breu

Philipp

et al. 2021

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Laser pulses with nanosecond duration (NSL) have been the golden standard to destroy the pigment particles in skin. It is still controversially discussed whether picosecond pulses (PSL) are superior for tattoo removal.Objectives To compare the efficacy and the adverse reactions of nanosecond and picosecond laser pulses in a comparative study.Methods The prospective study included 23 subjects with 30 black or coloured tattoos, which were split into two halves treated with either a new PSL (532, 1064 nm) or standard NSL (694 nm). The lasers were applied at regular time intervals of 4 weeks for up to eight treatments. Tattoo clearance (primary endpoint), pain and adverse reactions (secondary endpoints) were appraised by physicians, blinded observers, and by subjects. The extent and duration of adverse reactions were additionally assessed by using a questionnaire and photo-documentation after each treatment session. ResultsThe tattoo clearance appeared to be more effective for PSL compared to NSL but without statistical significance (P > 0.05). Pretreated tattoos responded better to laser treatments than previously untreated tattoos. Subjects felt significantly less pain with PSL than with NSL (P < 0.001). Transient adverse reactions were statistically less pronounced lasting shorter for PSL as for NSL, especially blistering, pruritus, and burning sensation. Hypopigmentation appeared after NSL treatments only, whereas hyperpigmentation was caused by both lasers. No scarring was detected with either laser.Conclusions Both laser systems enable acceptable clearance of most tattoos in the present study. PSL cause less collateral skin damage as compared to NSL.

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“…The list of modalities for tattoo removal throughout history has become extensive 1–11 . Beginning with the introduction of salabrasion in 543 AD 4–9 to the advent of the first laser, the ruby laser by Maimon in 1960.…”

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Q‐switched Ruby Laser

Lowe

Luftman

Sawcer

1994

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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The Q-switched ruby laser is effective in the treatment of amateur tattoos and other pigmented lesions. Previous studies have shown that, though amateur tattoos usually respond well, professional tattoos show greater resistance to clearing. Our study evaluates the treatment of 20 patients with 28 professional (blue, green, black) tattoos by a Q-switched ruby laser with a 28-ns pulse width, and using high energy fluences up to 10 J/cm2. Responses proved to be good to excellent among these patients, who needed fewer treatments than previously reported.

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Tattoo Removal Using Serial Tangential Excision and Polyurethane Membrane Dressing

Abstract: A technique using serial split-thickness tangential excisions and polyurethane membrane dressings for removal of decorative tattoos is described.

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A Superior Method of Tattoo Removal Using the Q‐Switched Ruby Laser

A Superior Method of Tattoo Removal Using the Q‐Switched Ruby Laser

The efficacy and the adverse reactions of laser‐assisted tattoo removal – a prospective split study using nanosecond and picosecond lasers

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