The Effect of an Er:YAG Laser Combined with a 755 nm Picosecond Laser on Tattoo Removal in a Rat Model

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(a) Absorption spectra were analyzed by a reflectance measurement system. (b) Diffuse reflection spectroscopy. (c) Scanning electron microscopy of tattoo ink, ×100,000 magnification. Bar = 100 nm. (d) Tattoo ink agarose plates treated with Er:YAG laser, 755 nm picosecond laser, and combined lasers, 1 : 100. (e) In vitro electron microscopy images of Er:YAG laser, 755 nm picosecond laser, and combined lasers. ×50,000 magnification. Bar = 200 nm.

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