1,000× faster than nanosecond lasers. More ink shattered per pulse.
Multi-wavelength system. Black, red, blue, green, no color left behind.
Safe for Fitzpatrick I–VI. No hyperpigmentation risk.
Complete erasure or targeted fading your goal drives the plan.
1,000× faster than nanosecond lasers. More ink shattered per pulse.
Multi-wavelength system. Black, red, blue, green, no color left behind.
Safe for Fitzpatrick I–VI. No hyperpigmentation risk.
Complete erasure or targeted fading your goal drives the plan.
PicoWay fires in picoseconds, trillionths of a second. This photoacoustic (pressure-based) effect shatters ink into dust-sized particles your immune system clears naturally. Older lasers use heat. Heat means more skin damage, more sessions, more risk.
Because each pulse is more efficient, PicoWay clears ink faster often in fewer sessions than nanosecond lasers. Less time in the treatment chair, less total cost, and better final clearance on stubborn colors like blue and green.
Picosecond technology generates significantly less heat in surrounding tissue. For Miami patients with Fitzpatrick IV, V, and VI skin types where heat-based lasers carry real hyperpigmentation risk PicoWay is the clinically recommended choice.
PicoWay is FDA-cleared for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including IV, V, and VI. For Miami’s patient population where darker skin tones are the majority this isn’t a footnote. It’s the reason we chose this device.
Black and grey clear fastest. Multi-color tattoos especially with blue, green, or yellow typically require more sessions.
Professional tattoos with deep, layered ink require more sessions than amateur or cosmetic tattoos.
Fitzpatrick I–III can typically proceed at shorter intervals. Darker skin types may require longer breaks between sessions.
Older tattoos have already begun to fade naturally, they often respond faster to laser treatment.
Full removal takes more sessions than fading for a cover-up. Share your cover-up design it helps us target the right areas precisely.
Your first step is a consultation at Aviva Medical Spa. Our providers will assess your tattoo ink colors, depth, skin type, and your goal and build a realistic treatment plan specific to you.
Treated area may be red, swollen, and tender for 24–72 hours; this is part of the healing response.
The number of sessions depends on your tattoo’s ink colors, density, age, size, your skin type, and whether you want full removal or fading for a cover-up. Most patients need 6–10 sessions for complete removal, spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Cover-up fading typically takes 3–5 sessions. During your consultation at Aviva, we’ll assess your specific tattoo and give you a realistic personal estimate.
Most patients describe the sensation as a sharp snap similar to a rubber band against the skin. Discomfort varies with tattoo location and individual sensitivity. At Aviva, we apply topical numbing cream 30–45 minutes before each session, and ProNox™ (nitrous oxide) is available for patients who want additional comfort during treatment.
Yes, with the right laser. Candela PicoWay is FDA-cleared and clinically validated for all Fitzpatrick skin types including IV, V, and VI. Its picosecond technology uses photoacoustic pressure rather than heat, which significantly reduces the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that older lasers can cause on darker skin. For Miami’s patient population, this is one of the most important reasons we chose PicoWay.
Candela PicoWay’s multi-wavelength system (532nm, 785nm, 1064nm) treats the full spectrum of tattoo ink colors. Black and grey respond fastest. Red, orange, blue, and purple clear effectively with the appropriate wavelength. Green and teal require more sessions. Very light colors like yellow and white are the most challenging and results vary by patient — your provider will set accurate expectations during consultation.
Picosecond lasers fire in trillionths of a second roughly 1,000 times faster than nanosecond (Q-switch) lasers. This speed creates a photoacoustic (pressure-based) effect that shatters ink into micro-particles rather than relying on heat to break it down. The result is more complete ink clearance per session, fewer sessions overall, and significantly less heat-related risk to the surrounding skin.
Yes, and this is one of the most popular reasons patients come to Aviva for PicoWay treatments. Targeted laser fading lightens the existing tattoo enough to give your next tattoo artist a clean canvas, allowing for significantly more vibrant and detailed cover-up work. Cover-up fading typically requires fewer sessions than full removal. If you have a cover-up design in mind, bring it to your consultation.
Sessions are spaced 6–8 weeks apart. This interval isn’t arbitrary your immune system needs time to identify and clear the shattered ink particles, and your skin needs time to fully recover before the next treatment. Compressing this timeline reduces results and increases risk. At Aviva, we won’t rush your treatment plan to fill our schedule.
Laser tattoo removal is only as good as the provider behind the device. At Aviva Medical Spa in Miami’s Design District, every PicoWay treatment is performed by trained providers who understand how laser energy interacts with different ink types and skin tones and who will give you a realistic, honest treatment plan before you commit to anything.
We chose Candela PicoWay because it’s the most effective and inclusive tattoo removal technology available. And we’re proud to offer it in a setting that reflects the sophistication of the neighborhood we call home.
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