Tattoo Removal

What is the primary component of tattoo inks that many people do not realize?

• organic compounds

• heavy metals

• water

• sugar

How fast can the pulse of the laser used for tattoo removal operate?

• picosecond

• millisecond

• nanosecond

• microsecond

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What type of laser is discussed as being used for tattoo removal?

• Helium laser

• Carbon dioxide laser

• Alexandrite laser

• Nd: YAG laser

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How does the body recognize tattoo ink after it has been applied?

• as a foreign material

• as a nutrient

• as a part of the skin

• as a waste product

Which cells in the body work to remove the tattoo ink?

• red blood cells

• neurons

• white blood cells

• platelets

Why do tattoos fade?

• ink changes color over time

• some ink is expelled through sweat

• smaller ink particles are removed by white blood cells (phagocytes)

• larger ink particles spread and get larger

What happens to the pigment granules during the laser removal process?

• They dissolve in the blood

• They shatter into smaller particles

• They are expelled through sweat

• They change color

What is the eventual fate of broken down tattoo ink particles?

• They are absorbed by the skin

• They travel to the liver for cleaning

• They are expelled as waste

• They remain in the lymph nodes

What effect is visible on the skin immediately after laser treatment?

• bruising

• swelling

• itching

• frosting

According to the video, what should individuals consider before getting a tattoo?

• the cost

• the design and chemical composition of the ink

• the popularity of the tattoo artist

• the location of the tattoo parlor