We only use the best technology for your skin.
Not all lasers are created equal
At CLEO Skin + Laser, we are focused on results while ensuring your safety comes first. That’s why we use the Candela PicoWay® for our laser tattoo removal services, the gold standard in tattoo removal technology.
Its multiple wavelengths target a full range of ink colors, and because PicoWay® is safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types, we can create a personalized removal plan no matter your skin tone. Combined with the skill and experience of our providers, every session is tailored to your ink, your skin, and your goals.
Faster results, less discomfort, and safety you can trust
PicoWay's picosecond pulses work quickly and precisely, and we pair every session with cryo cooling to keep discomfort to a minimum.
Because PicoWay® shatters ink into much smaller particles than older lasers, your body clears it away faster, meaning fewer sessions and quicker results overall.
PicoWay® is the gold standard in tattoo removal technology, trusted for its precision and safety profile. Paired with our trained providers, every setting is tailored to your ink and your skin.
PicoWay’s multiple wavelengths are designed to treat safely across all Fitzpatrick skin types, so we can create a personalized removal plan no matter your skin tone.
The Science Behind Candela
Every client starts with a thorough analysis, so your provider can understand your tattoo, your skin, and your goals before your first treatment begins.
PicoWay delivers ultra short pulses in significantly shorter intervals than any traditional laser, allowing for precise, targeted treatment of your ink with faster results.
The tattoo pigment absorbs these picosecond pulses, which causes the ink to shatter into much smaller fragments. Traditional lasers have always handled black well, but lighter colors have been historically difficult to target. PicoWay's three wavelengths reach a much fuller spectrum of colors, anywhere on the body.
PicoWay's three wavelengths and refined targeting hit ink with real precision, meaning faster breakdown of ink particles, often in fewer sessions overall. We also pair every treatment with cryo cooling to keep you comfortable throughout the process.
Once the pigment is broken down, your body naturally absorbs and eliminates the fragments over time, gradually fading the tattoo with each session.
| PicoWay® | Q-Switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed & Sessions | Ultra short pulses often mean faster fading and fewer sessions | Longer pulses typically need more time and sessions |
| Precision & Comfort | Less heat and thermal damage, often shorter recovery | More heat delivered, which can mean longer recovery |
| Color Range | Effective on black ink and many stubborn colors | Best for black and dark ink only |
| Technology | Newer, advanced picosecond technology | Established nanosecond technology |
| Recovery Time | Shorter, with less inflammation | Involves longer recovery |
| Best For | Multi-colored, resistant, and cover up tattoos | Older, black, and simpler tattoos |
The technology is only part of the equation. The other part is the person behind it. A great laser in untrained hands can still miss the mark, while an experienced provider knows how to adjust for your ink, your skin, and your goals.
All of our providers are extremely experienced and trained to ensure your safety and that we are providing you with the best results possible.
