Laser removal of tattoos.
In Western countries the phenomenon of "tattooing" is expanding and tattoos are considered a new fashion among young people. In this paper we briefly trace the history of tattooing, the techniques used, the analysis of pigments used, and their possible adverse reactions. We also carried out a review of the international literature on the use of Q-switched laser in tattoo removal and its complications, and we describe our experience in the use of this technique.
A
A
Tammaro
G
G
Fatuzzo
A
A
Narcisi
C
C
Abruzzese
C
C
Caperchi
A
A
Gamba
F R
FR
Parisella
S
S
Persechino
D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007281:Ink; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000295:instrumentation*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D008297:Male; D013653:Tattooing / Q000266:history; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome