Pico Majesty
Tattoo
Removal
The Picocare Majesty is the world's first 250-picosecond tattoo removal laser — delivering pulses so short that ink is shattered primarily through a photoacoustic shockwave rather than heat. The result: more complete ink fragmentation per session, significantly less thermal risk to surrounding skin, and effective clearance of all ink colors including the light blues, greens, and yellows that conventional Q-switched lasers consistently fail to fully remove. Whether it's a fresh tattoo you've reconsidered, a decade-old piece you're ready to be done with, or a partially treated tattoo that reached its limit with another device — the Pico Majesty can take it further.
Why Picosecond Is a
Meaningful Leap Forward
Not all tattoo removal lasers are the same. The difference between nanosecond and picosecond technology isn't just marketing — it's physics, and it directly affects how much ink is cleared per session and what happens to your skin in the process.
- Pulse duration: 1–10 nanoseconds (billionths of a second)
- Works primarily via photothermal (heat) effect — heating ink until it shatters
- Heat diffuses to surrounding tissue, increasing risk of burns, scarring, and pigmentation changes
- Ink particles shattered into larger fragments — slower immune clearance
- Struggles with light colors: blue, green, yellow, and orange are often incompletely cleared
- Higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones
- Typically requires 10–15+ sessions for professional tattoos
- Pulse duration: 250 picoseconds (trillionths of a second) — the shortest available
- Works primarily via photoacoustic (shockwave) effect — mechanically shattering ink with minimal heat
- Minimal thermal spread to surrounding tissue — significantly lower scarring and pigmentation risk
- Ink shattered into microscopic particles — cleared faster by the lymphatic system
- 4 wavelengths including 595nm and 660nm dye handpieces specifically for blue, green, and difficult colors
- Safer for all skin tones with dramatically reduced side effect profile
- Most professional tattoos clear in 4–8 sessions; many in fewer than conventional lasers require
Four Wavelengths.
Every Ink Color.
Different ink pigments absorb different wavelengths of light. The Pico Majesty's four-wavelength system ensures every color in your tattoo has an optimal match — including the traditionally difficult pigments that other lasers leave behind.
More Complete Clearance.
Safer for Skin.
Before, During
& After
Your Consultation
Before your first session we'll assess your tattoo's size, ink colors, depth, age, and the presence of any previous laser treatment. This determines your realistic session estimate and which wavelengths and handpieces will be used. Not all tattoos are the same — a small, single-color tattoo and a large, multi-color professional piece are very different clinical challenges, and your treatment plan will reflect that honestly.
Before Your Session
Avoid sun exposure to the treatment area for 2–4 weeks prior. Come in with clean skin — no lotions or creams on the tattoo. If your tattoo is on an area that tends to tan (arms, legs, shoulders), consistent SPF use between sessions is important to maintain a stable baseline melanin level for safe treatment.
We apply a topical numbing cream before treatment — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early to allow time for it to take effect.
During Treatment
You'll wear protective eyewear throughout. The Pico Majesty handpiece is passed over the tattoo in overlapping passes. As the laser fires, you'll typically see the tattoo immediately whiten — a process called frosting, which is the ink reacting to the energy and is a positive sign of an effective treatment. Cold air is directed at the treatment area throughout. Treatment time varies: a small tattoo may take a few minutes; a large multi-color piece may take 20–30 minutes.
After Treatment
Expect some redness, minor swelling, and possibly pinpoint bruising in the treatment area — all normal. Some clients experience very minor blistering, which heals without issue when kept clean and moisturized. The frosted whitening fades within 15–30 minutes post-treatment.
Over the following 6–8 weeks, your lymphatic system gradually removes the microscopic ink fragments. The tattoo will continue to fade progressively between sessions — you often see the most improvement in the 4–6 weeks following treatment rather than immediately. Sessions are spaced 6–8 weeks apart to allow full immune clearance between treatments.
Why Results Are Progressive
The laser doesn't remove ink — it shatters it into microscopic particles. Your immune system then transports those particles through the lymphatic system and eliminates them. This is why tattoo removal takes multiple sessions: each treatment shatters more ink, and your body needs time between sessions to clear the fragments. Rushing sessions by shortening the interval doesn't accelerate results — it limits them. The 6–8 week interval is clinically optimal, not arbitrary.
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Ready to Be Done
with Your Tattoo?
Schedule a consultation at our Woodway Drive office. We'll assess your tattoo, give you a realistic session estimate, and map out a clear treatment plan. A $50 consultation fee applies.