About Tattoo Removal

The Cultural Heritage of Tattooing: A Brief History

Epidemiology of Tattoos in Industrialised Countries

Motivations to Get a Tattoo

Affiliation and Sense of Belonging

Legislation

Salon Hygiene, Health & Safety

The Environmental Protection Act

Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations

Anatomy and Physiology

The Skin

Non-Infectious Complications and Adverse Events

Local Reaction Patterns

General Conditions and Associations

Other Complications

Tattoo Complications and Quality of Life

History of Light & Energy Devices

Tissue Effects

Cooling the Skin

Laser Health and Safety

Common contra-indications

Laser Tattoo Removal, Precautions, and Unwanted Effects

Manufacturing of Tattoo Ink Products Today and in Future: Europe

Histopathology

The Lightening Mechanism

Potential Treatment Strategies for Adverse Effects

Tattoos: Classification, Composition, and Implications for Laser Biology

Future Developments in Tattoo Removal

Treatment of Tattoos

Future Developments in Tattoo Removal

Summary and Key Features

Patients and equipment for dark-blue or black tattoo treatment

Troubleshooting for tattoo removal

Side effects and complications

Special situations

Treatment Form – Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment Form

Fitzpatrick Skin Typing

Kirkby Desai Scale

Treatment Protocol

Aftercare