Advanced Fractional Laser Technology for More Efficient Tattoo Removal
Not all tattoo removal lasers are created equal.
While traditional tattoo removal relies on repeatedly breaking apart ink particles with high-energy laser pulses, Fotona FracTAT® takes a more advanced approach by combining fractional laser technology with Q-switched photoacoustic laser energy[cite: 1]. This innovative protocol is designed to enhance the body's natural ability to eliminate tattoo pigment while helping improve patient comfort and reducing the risk of unwanted side effects[cite: 1].
At Zinovations Aesthetics & Longevity Medicine, we use Fotona's advanced laser technology to provide personalized tattoo removal treatments for patients seeking a safer, more efficient approach[cite: 1].
What Makes FracTAT® Different?
Traditional tattoo removal treatments focus solely on shattering ink particles[cite: 1]. After each treatment, the body's immune system slowly removes the fragmented pigment through the lymphatic system[cite: 1].
Fotona FracTAT® introduces an additional step[cite: 1]. Before treating the tattoo with the Q-switched laser, a fractional Er laser creates thousands of microscopic treatment channels in the skin[cite: 1]. These tiny channels temporarily reduce pressure within the treated tissue, allowing gas created by the laser (commonly seen as the temporary white "frosting" effect) to escape more efficiently[cite: 1].
By reducing this pressure, the physician can often perform multiple laser passes during the same appointment, allowing more tattoo pigment to be treated in a single session than with conventional single-pass techniques[cite: 1].
How FracTAT® Works
The treatment combines two advanced laser technologies[cite: 1] to create one of the most sophisticated laser tattoo removal protocols available[cite: 1].
Fractional Er Laser
Creates microscopic channels in the skin, reduces tissue pressure caused by laser-generated gas, and allows additional laser passes during the same treatment session[cite: 1].
Q-Switched Laser
Delivers extremely short, high-energy pulses that break tattoo pigment into microscopic particles, allowing the body's immune system to gradually eliminate fragmented ink[cite: 1].
Complete Protocol
Together, these technologies create a sophisticated protocol designed for deeper ink access, enhanced comfort, and more efficient clearance[cite: 1].
Why Patients Choose FracTAT®
Multiple Passes & Efficiency
Compared with traditional tattoo removal, FracTAT® offers the ability to perform multiple laser passes during one visit, leading to more efficient treatment of tattoo pigment[cite: 1].
Comfort & Reduced Frosting
Enjoy improved access to deeper ink particles, enhanced patient comfort during treatment, and reduced laser-induced skin whitening (frosting)[cite: 1].
Personalized Care
Get customized treatment based on tattoo characteristics such as ink color, age, location, depth, skin type, and overall health[cite: 1].
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Fotona FracTAT® different from traditional removal?
FracTAT® uses a fractional Er laser prior to Q-switched laser treatment to create microscopic channels in the skin[cite: 1]. This relieves tissue gas pressure, allowing multiple passes in a single session and more efficient pigment clearance[cite: 1].
How many treatment sessions will I need?
Most tattoos require multiple treatment sessions for significant fading or complete removal[cite: 1]. The exact number depends on ink color, tattoo age, location, depth, skin type, and overall health[cite: 1].
What types of tattoos can be treated?
Treatment may be appropriate for professional, amateur, cosmetic (selected cases), multicolored, black ink, and previously treated tattoos[cite: 1].
What can I expect during and after each appointment?
Each appointment begins with a thorough consultation and skin evaluation[cite: 1]. Following treatment, temporary redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, or mild crusting may occur as the skin heals[cite: 1].
How far apart are treatments spaced?
Because tattoo removal depends on the body's immune system clearing fragmented pigment, treatments are typically spaced several weeks apart[cite: 1].
Why choose Zinovations for tattoo removal?
At Zinovations in Milton, GA, we customize every treatment based on your skin type, tattoo characteristics, and long-term goals while preserving the health and integrity of your skin[cite: 1].