Neodymium‐doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) 1064‐nm picosecond laser vs. Nd:YAG 1064‐nm nanosecond laser in tattoo removal: a randomized controlled single‐blind clinical trial

In Germany, some 9-12% of the general population has a tattoo.1,2 In the younger population of 18-30 year olds the approximate incidence is higher with 25%.3,4 It is estimated that 6% of the tattooed people want a professional removal 10-15 years after the tattooing.3,5,6,7 The main reasons for removal are enhancement of self-esteem and social, domestic and family reasons.7 This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.