See the newest 532/1064 Nd:YAG technology (Affinity QS by Cynosure) in action: Click on the pictures below to see and hear Lorenzo Kunze, M.E. teach his students on how this new technology works. This may take a minute to download, depending on your computer, but it will be worth the wait.

The lasers that can be used to remove tattoos successfully are listed below. Note that all of these lasers are Q-Switch lasers and work at 1/1,000,000,000 (one-billionth) of a second. Lasers that are used for aesthetic purposes such as: hair, veins, wrinkles, peels, cellulite, etc, will not work on tattoos and can cause undo scarring and hypo-pigmentation (lightening of the skin).

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1. Lasers -

 

This course, which instructs students in the importance of laser physics, safety, and any contraindications which may arise in a treatment setting, must be taken first for the safety of both the student and the instructors.

 

A. Laser Physics — what makes laser tattoo removal work

B. Laser Safety — treatment protocol and proper safety equipment

C. Contraindications — treatment precautions in regard to lasers

 

2. Patients -

 

Finding the correct parameters for a patient is an essential aspect of providing a treatment that is both effective and tolerable. Students will be able to observe tissue interaction in relation to the laser treatment, prior to hands-on application.

 

A. Patient Selection — which tattoos can be treated with results

B. Tissue Interaction — what to expect on the skin during and after treatment

C. Patient Observation — observing laser treatments prior to hands-on training

 

3. Skin and Inks -

 

Finding the correct parameters for the patient's skin and ink type is a necessity in providing efficacy of the laser. Students will learn to review skin biology and origins of inks, then learn to determine which energy level should be used in treating patients.

 

A. Ink Analysis — what type of inks will work with laser treatments

B. Skin Analysis — what type of skin should the operator be aware of

C. Different Types of Tattoo's — amateur, professional, gang or traumatic  

 

4. Using Lasers -

 

Students will be instructed on the importance of determining the proper amounts of energy (fluence, laser attraction (chromophore), depth of penetration, skin relaxation time, and skin cooling in respect to the patient's skin and hair type.

 

A. Laser Parameters — learning the intensities of your laser

B. Laser Wavelengths — the depth of penetration controls laser efficacy

C. Laser Chromophores — what attracts or repels the laser energy/fluence and why

 

5. Tattoo Removal -

 

Students will be able to understand how to interact with the patient during the initial consultation (phone or in-person). Explaining treatment protocol and maintenance scheduling.

 

A. Tattoo Removal Techniques — different types of tattoo removal modalities

B. Permanent versus Temporary - What a cover up will need, versus complete removal

B. Different types of spot sizes for different areas of the body

C. Physician Involvement — proper protocol when working with a physician

 

6. Patient Care -

 

Understanding how to treat a patient before, during and after the treatment will make the entire tattoo removal process easier for both practitioner and clientele.

 

A. Pretreatment and Post Treatment Care

B. Topical Applications — prescription topical anesthetics explained

C. Hands-On Practice — working with the patient

D. How to keep from getting sued

 

7. Marketing, Advertising, Insurance and Ethics -

 

Getting your practice started, maintained and established are all discussed in this segment. Each graduate will have different scenarios regarding their individual practices'.

 

A. Laser Marketing — how to market laser tattoo removal

B. Laser Advertising — how to get the most out of your advertising budget

C. Ethical Considerations — what you can and cannot do with medical lasers

D. Insurance - Your CLS certification will allow you to obtain malpractice insurance

E. Medical Director - how to get a medical director to be your sponsor

F. Policies and Procedures — state and national policies and review