Is Tattooing an Injection? Evaluating the Mechanics of Ink Placement with a Discussion on Pigment Migration and Photochemistry of Tattoo Removal.

Sasha will focus mainly on the mechanics behind the ink deposition process with tattooing, and will also discuss the science behind pigment migration within the skin and throughout the body. Lastly, the lecture will touch base on the photochemistry of laser tattoo removal, and what happens to the pigments and skin during that process.