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Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser

A Q-switched Nd:YAG delivers ultra-fast pulses of light that shatter unwanted pigment without heating the surrounding skin. The same platform clears tattoos, evens out laser-toning targets, and powers the popular "Hollywood" carbon peel — choosing the right protocol per patient is the skill.

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Session15–45 minutes

Course4–10 sessions, indication-dependent

DowntimeNone to 24 hours

Quick answer

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for tattoo removal, melasma- and PIH-friendly laser toning, sun-spot clearance, and carbon-peel resurfacing. Calibrated low-fluence parameters for Indian skin to minimise post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Best suited for

Who this treatment helps

Tattoo removal

Melasma & uneven tone (laser toning)

Sun spots & freckles

Hollywood / carbon peel

What to expect

A measured, four-stage process.

Step 01

Indication

We choose the protocol — toning, spot pigment, tattoo, or carbon — and the right wavelength.

Step 02

Test patch

A small test area before larger sessions, especially for tattoo work.

Step 03

Treatment

Cooled tip, calibrated fluence; brief snapping sensation.

Step 04

Aftercare

Mineral SPF and gentle care; spaced sessions per indication.

FAQ

Common questions about Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser.

How many sessions to remove a tattoo?

Most amateur tattoos clear in 4–6 sessions; professional black ink in 8–12. Multi-coloured ink is more variable — we set realistic expectations after a test patch.

Is laser toning safe for melasma?

At low fluence, with short courses and careful spacing, yes. Aggressive parameters can worsen melasma; we calibrate carefully and pause if rebound is seen.

What is a carbon peel?

A thin layer of carbon lotion is applied, then the laser is fired over it. Carbon absorbs the energy, deep-cleaning pores and giving an instant brightening effect — popular before events.

Clinical references

Selected sources informing our protocol. We follow IADVL standard treatment guidelines and peer-reviewed dermatology literature, with adaptations for Indian skin tones.

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser toning for melasma — published evidence Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
Laser toning in Indian skin — peer-reviewed reports Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL)
Pigmentary lasers in skin of colour — practice guidance IADVL Lasers Special Interest Group
Laser tattoo removal — clinical outcomes by ink type Indian Journal of Dermatology

After your session

A treatment is half our work and half yours — sun, products, and the small habits that protect your result.

Post-treatment care

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Tell us your concern and how to reach you. We'll email a short doctor-led starting routine + when-to-consult signals, and our team will follow up to schedule your consultation.

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Acne / Breakouts Hair fall / Thinning Pigmentation / Melasma / Dark spots Anti-ageing / Skin firmness Something else

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Complete Pigmentation care at Eternis

Pigmentation in Indian skin needs careful sequencing — calibrated topicals, gentle peels, and low-fluence laser where indicated. These are the treatments we choose between based on your pattern.