The Vaculight Laser system is a YAG laser and an excellent treatment to remove tattoos from the body. The laser is color sensitive and targets the pigments most often used in tattoos without affecting surrounding tissues including the deep blue and black pigments, and the red pigments, which are also in port wine stains and other birthmarks.
The effect of the laser on the tissues varies depending on the water, melanin (pigment) and hemoglobin content. Treatments last from 15 minutes to an hour depending on the area. Several treatment sessions are usually required in order to remove the tattoo. There is minimal discomfort though redness may appear and last for several days.
