
The Palomar Q-YAG 5 system is a high powered laser that removes
unwanted tattoos and pigmented lesions (sunspots, freckles, etc.)
It emits a highly focused beam of laser light, which passes harmlessly
through the outer layer of the skin and is absorbed primarily by
the tattoo ink or the excess pigment within the lesion.
As the light is absorbed, it is quickly converted to heat. The sudden
rise in temperature within the treatment target fractures the ink or
pigment into tiny particles. Tattoo ink fragments are carried away
by the lymphatic system, while pigmented lesions are naturally shed
from the skin one to two weeks after treatment.
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lesion removal.
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