Why We Chose the Astanza Trinity Q-Switched Laser
At Brief Tattoo Removal, we chose the Astanza Trinity Q-Switched Laser System because we wanted proven tattoo-removal technology with the versatility to treat
different ink colors and a wide range of skin tones.
Not every tattoo pigment responds to the same wavelength of light. That’s one of the Trinity’s biggest advantages: instead of relying on a single wavelength, our system gives us
three specialized wavelengths that allow us to select the appropriate laser for the colors within each tattoo:
1064 nm Nd:YAG — Highly effective for black and other dark pigments. Because 1064-nm light is absorbed relatively weakly by epidermal melanin, it is also an especially important wavelength when treating darker skin tones.
532 nm Nd:YAG — Targets warmer colors such as red, orange, and some yellow pigments that may respond poorly to 1064 nm.
694 nm Ruby — Adds another important wavelength for challenging blue, green, and turquoise inks, expanding the range of colors we can address.
This versatility matters because there is no single “best” wavelength for every tattoo. A multicolored tattoo may require completely different wavelengths for its black, red, and blue or green components.
Why Q-Switched Instead of Simply Choosing “Pico”?
Picosecond lasers are often marketed as though “pico” automatically means better tattoo removal. The reality is more nuanced. Q-switched lasers have decades of clinical evidence behind them and remain established tools for tattoo removal. Successful treatment depends on much more than pulse duration—it depends on the wavelength, ink color, skin type, fluence, spot size, treatment technique, and experience of the provider.
For us, the Trinity’s combination of three tattoo-targeting wavelengths in one system was more important than choosing a laser simply because it carried the “pico” label.
Especially Important for Skin of Color
One reason we selected this technology was our ability to treat a diverse patient population. The Trinity's 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG wavelength is particularly useful for darker skin because it has relatively low absorption by epidermal melanin compared with shorter wavelengths. This provides a greater margin between targeting dark tattoo pigment and affecting the patient's natural skin pigment.
No tattoo-removal laser eliminates the possibility of burns, hyperpigmentation, or hypopigmentation, particularly in darker skin. That's why careful wavelength selection and individualized treatment settings are essential.
At Brief Tattoo Removal, we didn't choose our laser because it had the newest buzzword attached to it. We chose the Astanza Trinity because its combination of proven Q-switched technology, three specialized wavelengths, and versatility across ink colors and skin tones gives us the tools to customize treatment to the individual tattoo and the individual patient.