Apr 23-2026
Why Some Clinics Use Fractional CO2 Before Tattoo Removal — and Why Picosecond Laser Still Leads the Business Case
Important clinical note: in modern tattoo removal, fractional CO2 is not a mandatory first step for every case. The core removal platforms are still short-pulse lasers, especially picosecond and Q-switched systems. That said, some clinics use fractional CO2 as an adjunct before or after pigment-focused laser sessions in selected cases such as resistant ink, textural irregularity, traumatic tattoos, or cases with a higher risk of blistering.