Tattoo Removal
PicoWay® Body Laser Tattoo Removal Info Pack
Remove Boldly. Treat Lightly.
IVONNE™ is an authorized provider of PicoWay® Laser Treatments. The PicoWay® system is a leading tattoo removal device licensed for use in Canada. This revolutionary device has more tools to address even the most difficult to remove tattoo colours.
The PicoWay® system clears a wide range of tattoo colours
PicoWay® treatments can remove a variety of tattoo colours, including black, brown, purple, red, yellow, orange and even tough-to-remove blue and green inks.1
Multicoloured tattoo after 3 treatments2
Courtesy of E. Bernstein, MD, USA
All photos are unretouched. Individual results may vary.
Multicoloured tattoo after 4 treatments3
Courtesy of T. Howell, MD, USA
All photos are unretouched. Individual results may vary.
PicoWay®
The way to tattoo removal
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Targets and shatters tattoo ink under the skin
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Clears a wide range of tattoo ink colours, including black, brown, blue, green, purple, red, yellow, and orange1,7
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Well-tolerated treatment with mild, temporary side effects1,2,7
PicoWay® laser treatments remove unwanted tattoos
More people are seeking tattoo removal4
More than 40 million Americans have tattoos, and 40% of adults (aged 26 to 40 years) have at least 1 tattoo.5 If you are one of the many who no longer want your tattoo, PicoWay® laser treatments can help you remove the unwanted ink!
The PicoWay® system is intentionally designed to remove tattoo ink
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Advanced laser technology successfully clears tattoo ink without breaking the skin surface5,6
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Unlike some other types of lasers, the targeted PicoWay® laser system may6
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Require fewer sessions and less time for complete tattoo removal
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Remove certain colours better, even difficult to remove blue and green inks
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PicoWay® lasers work from the inside out
Tattoo removal that works
In one study, 86% of patients showed at least 50% clearance of their tattoos after 3 treatments1
In a different study, 83% of blue/green tattoos had at least 50% clearance after 2 treatments8
What you can expect
Your provider will discuss when and how often you should receive treatments. In most cases, they are spaced about 6 to 16 weeks apart.7
Low to no downtime4,5
When you come in for a PicoWay® laser treatment, a topical anesthetic cream may be given to enhance comfort, but you may opt out of this step.5 In clinical studies, the majority of patients reported mild to no discomfort.1 The most common immediate side effects included mild redness and swelling.1,2,7
Be sure to follow all pre and post care instructions.
For more information about the benefits and possible side effects,
schedule a consultation at IVONNE.
a Using PicoWay® 1064 nm wavelength.
References: 1. PicoWay 510(k) clearance for tattoos (K142372), October 2014. 2. Bernstein EF, Schomacker KT, Basilavecchio LD, Plugis JM, Bhawalkar JD. A novel dual-wavelength, Nd:YAG, picosecond-domain laser safely and effectively removes multicolor tattoos.
Lasers Surg Med. 2015;47(7):542-548. 3. Howell T. Before and after photos. Candela, data on file. 4. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2016 Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics. 5. Candela, data on file. 6. Adatto MA, Amir R, Bhawalkar J, et al. New and advanced picosecond lasers for tattoo removal. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2017;52:113-123. 7. PicoWay 510(k) clearance for tattoos (K191685), September 2019. 8. PicoWay 510(k) clearance for tattoos with 785 nm handpiece (K160607), July 2016.
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