1064 Yag Laser- EO Q-Switch ND YAG laser
Nd:YAG’ stands for ‘Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet,’ and ‘LASER’ is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.’ In this type of laser, the atoms in an Nd:YAG crystal are excited by a flash lamp, and the crystal produces amplified light that travels at a specific wavelength – 1064 nm.Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers are an excellent choice for tattoo removal because the 1064 nm wavelength produced is absorbed well by black tattoos and other tattoo colors. When the 1064 nm beam is frequency-doubled by a KTP crystal filter, the light starts to travel at a second wavelength, 532 nm. The 532 nm wavelength is very effective on red, pink, orange, and other bright colors.Together, the two wavelengths of an Nd:YAG laser can treat nearly the complete spectrum of tattoo colors for quality ink shattering and removal – that’s why Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers are the tool of choice for most tattoo removal practitioners.