– and How TORO Is Changing That…
Tattoo removal has come a long way, but not all ink behaves the same. While black pigment is typically the easiest to treat, colours like green and blue have long been considered some of the most difficult.
For clinics, this can mean longer treatment courses, less predictable outcomes and, at times, having to manage client expectations more carefully.
So why are these colours so challenging – and what’s changing?
Why Green and Blue Ink Is Harder to Remove
Different tattoo pigments respond to different laser wavelengths. Black ink absorbs a broad range of wavelengths, particularly the 1064nm wavelength commonly used in Nd:YAG laser tattoo removal, making it one of the easiest colours to treat.
Green and blue inks, however, absorb light differently and typically respond better to alternative wavelengths such as 694nm or 755nm. Because these colours reflect more of the wavelengths used for darker inks, they can be slower to break down and may require more targeted technology and additional treatment sessions for effective removal.
A Smarter Approach with TORO
TORO has been developed to address this exact challenge.
Its advanced multi-wavelength capability – 532nm, 785nm and 1064nm – allows practitioners to target a wider range of ink colours more effectively, including those that have traditionally been more resistant, such as green and blue. Each wavelength is selectively absorbed by different pigments, which allows for more precise targeting.
This is further enhanced by dual-pulse technology available across selected wavelengths. With both picosecond and nanosecond delivery options, practitioners can tailor treatments based on ink density, particle size and depth – combining speed with impact where appropriate.
Rather than working around limitations, clinics can approach multi-coloured tattoos with greater confidence, accuracy and flexibility.
What This Means in Practice
For clinics offering laser tattoo removal, this shift is significant.
Improved treatment of green and blue inks expands the range of tattoos clinics can confidently treat, particularly complex, multi-coloured designs that have traditionally been more challenging to remove.
Consultations become clearer, treatment planning more predictable and results more consistent.
It also reflects changing client expectations. Clients who may once have been told their tattoo was difficult to remove are now actively seeking clinics with technology capable of achieving more complete clearance across a wider range of ink colours.
Why Training Still Matters
Technology is only part of the equation.
As treatments become more advanced, practitioner knowledge becomes even more important – particularly when treating complex, multi-coloured tattoos.
At Lynton, our tattoo removal training courses are designed to support this, helping clinics build confidence in:
- Selecting the right wavelength for different pigments
- Treating resistant colours such as green and blue
- Delivering safe, effective treatments with consistent results
The Future of Tattoo Removal
Demand for tattoo removal continues to grow, and expectations are changing with it.
Clients are no longer just looking to fade black ink – they want complete removal, even for complex, multi-coloured tattoos.
By improving outcomes for some of the most challenging pigments, TORO enables clinics to meet that demand with confidence, expand their treatment offering and deliver more consistent results.
