Are Picosure, PicoWay, Picosecond and Candela/Syneron the same laser for remove a black tattoo?

Question

I've heard all those names but I just want to make sure are the same laser or if they are different types. Thank you!!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Yes, they are all picosecond lasers. Each is made my a different company. The most important thing is to see a practitioner who is experienced in laser tattoo removal. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

the different pico lasers are made by different companies and have different wavelengths, the jury is out still whos is the best.  the most important thing is to have someone experienced performing the procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

These lasers are made by different companies and utilize different wavelengths to remove the ink. I tend to feel a 1064 wavelength is the best for black ink, but this varies from tattoo to tattoo. Be well, Dr. M

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

They are three different manufacturers using picosecond technology. However there are differences in wavelength. All three will work on black ink. The picosure was the first ont to market and has the largest database. All black ink is not the same and one may work better than the others. The number of sessions varies from 4-6 .The longer between sessions 8-10 weeks improves the efficacy of the tattoo removal process.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Catrina7,

Thank you for your clinical post and question.  The class of lasers you are investigating are
called picosecond lasers.  These are the
shortest pulse durations on the market for removal of tattoo ink.  The shorter the pulse duration the more
photoacoustic effect the more efficacious the reduction of the ink granules,
the more likely for a quick removal with less risk of recalcitrant or resistant
ink.  The picosecond generation of  lasers also have less photothermal effects,
so the risk of hypopigmentation is less. 
So in summary, the picosecond laser can remove a tattoo in fewer
treatments with less risk of hypopigmentation and less risk of recalcitrant or
resistant ink.

There are different types of
picosecond lasers.  The three most common
are the PicoSure from Cynosure, PicoWay from Syneron Candela and the Enlighten
from Cantera.  The Syneron Candela and
Cantera picoseconds have a 1064 nm wavelength and a 532 nm wavelength of laser
light in the picosecond pulse duration. 
The Cynosure PicoSure laser has 755 nm and 532 nm.  The 532 nm wavelength the picosecond light is
good for your red, orange and yellow colours whereas the 1064 is good for
black, green and black ink on dark skin. 
The 755 nm wavelength of picosecond laser energy found in the PicoSure
is probably more efficacious at removing black, dark green than the 1064 laser
on light skin, but is the clear victor for blue and yellow.

In the final analysis, most good
laser physicians can make a picosecond laser whether it be a PicoSure, PicoWay
or Enlighten work.  You need to see a
very experienced picosecond centre to ensure the best outcome.  I have both the PicoSure and the PicoWay as
well as 5 nanosecond lasers and can generally ensure most patients will get the
best possible permanent reduction in the fewest number of treatments.  Generally, picosecond lasers can be applied
once every 4-6 weeks as there is less photothermal effect and inflammation than
the older Q-switch nanosecond laser such as the RevLite.

I hope this information is of some
assistance and best of luck.

To find out more, please visit the
link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

Are Picosure, PicoWay, Picosecond and Candela/Syneron the same laser for remove a black tattoo?

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