Tattoo Removal

Sinon Ruby Laser Proves Highly Effective for Tattoos
Kronemyer, B., Aesthetic Buyers Guide September/October, 2004.
"Physicians who have become disenchanted with ruby lasers for cosmetic procedures may change their mind once they try the Sinon laser system from WaveLight Laser Technologie AG."

Sinon Achieves Tattoo Removal in Ethiopian Skin Types
Lapidoth, M., Aesthetic Buyers Guide November/December, 2003.
"The study sample consisted of 24 patients, 23 women and 1 man, of Ethiopian origin, who presented for later therapy for cosmetic tattoo removal.  All had Fitzpatrick skin types V or VI."

Dermatological Treatment with the Q-switched Ruby Laser
Michel, S., Hohenleutner, U., Baumler, W., Landthaler, M., Dermatological Clinic of Regensburg University, 1997.
"The Q-switched ruby laser (QSR) with its wavelength of 694 nm and a pulse rate in the nanosecond range represents an effective option for the treatment or removal of tattoos and pigmented lesions of the skin."

Tattoo and Nevus of Ota Removal with Q-Switched Ruby Laser: Case Reports
Bernstein, E., Adrian, R., Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol. 19, No. 6, June 2006.
"This article presents 3 case reports of decorative tattoo removal and 1 case report of nevus of Ota removal with the Sinon 694-nm Q-switched ruby laser.  No treatment-related adverse events were reported, and excellent clearance was achieved in all 4 patients."