One of the most popular lasers used in plastic and reconstructive surgery is attracted to the water in the skin cells and ablates the cells at a predetermined depth. Collagen material beneath the skin surface is also heated, resulting in smoother and slightly tighter skin. Several lasers are attracted to areas of darker pigmentation. This treatment has virtually replaced dermabrasion, because of its consistency in terms of depth of penetration and also because this technique is less dependent on user technique or skill. Select the laser modality that would be the best option for ablation or removal of a pigmented red tattoo.

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The Nd:YAG laser is suited to ablate or remove benign pigmented lesions and red tattoos.
Common uses for lasers in plastic surgery include exfoliation, treatment of vascular malformations, removal of hair and tattoos, and tightening of collagen fibers in aging skin.
Candela dye, diode, and Q-Switch lasers are suited for pigmented benign lesions, tattoos, and hemangiomas.

One of the Most Popular Lasers Used in Plastic and Reconstructive