The type and amount of melanin synthesized by the melanocyte, and its distribution pattern
in the surrounding keratinocytes, determines the actual color of the skin. Melanin forms …

Advances in laser technology have progressed so rapidly during the past decade that
successful treatment of many cutaneous concerns and congenital defects, including …

Biomedical photonics is defined as the science of harnessing light and other forms of radiant
energy to address problems in medicine and biology. The field has experienced explosive …

BACKGROUND Tattoos have played an important role in human culture for thousands of
years, and they remain popular today. The development of quality-switched (QS) lasers has …

The role of light-based technologies in dermatology has expanded dramatically in recent
years. Lasers and intense pulsed light have been used to safely and effectively treat a …

Tattooing is a process of implantation of permanent pigment granules in the skin. Tattoos
can be decorative, medical or accidental. There has been a exponential increase in …

Abstract Background and Objective In the Western world, there are at least 20–30 million
people with tattoos. Improved self‐image and social stigmatization are the main reasons for …

Background The composition of cosmetic tattoos might prove relevant to their treatment by
high-powered lasers. Objectives To test the accuracy and completeness of information …

Tattoos are placed for different reasons. A technique for tattoo removal which produces
selective removal of each tattoo pigment, with minimal risk of scarring, is needed …

Techniques for tattoo removal have evolved significantly over the years. The commonly used
Quality-switched (QS) ruby, alexandrite, and Nd: YAG lasers are the traditional workhorses …