How to hold a laser handpiece for tattoo and PMU removal
Why the laser handpiece is held at 90° to the skin in tattoo and PMU removal: at an angle the spot stretches, energy spreads unevenly and risks grow.
Every laser removal specialist must know how to handle the device properly, including the handpiece. Here is one of the main commandments of laser tattoo and PMU removal:
The laser handpiece must be held strictly perpendicular to the skin!
I don't get it... why is this so important?
Look: when you hold the handpiece at an angle other than 90°, the spot becomes elongated and uneven. Some areas get more energy, others less.
You cannot fully control the laser energy, which increases the risk of complications! It also reduces the effectiveness of your work.
I have illustrated this process in the image below:
So the quality of laser removal depends on the angle of the handpiece?
Exactly! During the procedure, the device's energy should be distributed like this:
Remember: the laser handpiece must be held at a right angle to the skin! Otherwise you are just asking for trouble.
Frequently asked questions
At what angle should you hold a laser handpiece?
Strictly perpendicular to the skin, at 90°.
What happens if the laser handpiece is held at an angle?
The spot becomes elongated and uneven: some areas get more energy, others less. You cannot fully control the laser energy, which increases the risk of complications and reduces the effectiveness of your work.
