Tattoo Removal

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This paper discusses the history of tattoos. It discusses both the application and the removal of tattoos and discusses the different types of tattoos that exist. The paper then focuses on the history of tattoo removal and different types of removal that have been used in the past. It then discusses the quality-switched lasers in particular and looks at current practices.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Types of Tattoos
Tattoo Removal
The Quality-Switched Lasers
Conclusion

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"The initial hindrance of the use of the laser technology was because of the intricacy of their make and their overall magnitude. And the initial designs were also leaving behind color pigments and scars. The excellence of the lasers lies in the fact that they remove the tattoos based on the color pigment used, however, the whole operation has to be done very carefully so that the end result does not leave the skin color darkened then usual. The individual using this technique should also know that there are going to be certain color pigments that will not respond to the laser treatment and hence will not be removed. The focus can be taken into the direction of the introduction and utilization of more secure inks that will have a compatibility with the laser technologies available currently (Adatto, 2004)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adatto M. A. Laser Tattoo Removal: Benefits and Caveats. Elsevier, 2004, Accessed on October 20, 2007 from http://www.elsevier.de/lasermed.
• Better Health Channel. State of Victoria. 2007. Accessed on October 20, 2007 from www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
• George D. Asclepion Laser Technologies (Jena, Germany) "Tattoo removal - the emerging laser applications," 2005 Accessed on October 20, 2007 from http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:LYqBx2busWYJ:www.asclepion.com/root_corporate/pdf/2005-04%2520Kosmetische%2520Medizin%2520TattooStar.pdf+%22is+estimated,+that+in+Germany+some+2%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=pk
• Kirby W., Desai T. Tattoo removal techniques: the past, present options, and future trends. Journal TBA. January 01, 2005. Accessed on October 20, 2007 from: http://www.skinandaging.com/article/4694

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