Estimated laser sessions by Kirby-Desai score

The gap between a 3-session and a 15-session clearance is driven by the physical properties of the ink, skin and laser, not by marketing claims.

Estimated laser sessions by Kirby-Desai scoreThe gap between a 3-session and a 15-session clearance is driven by the physical properties of the ink, skin and laser, not by marketing claims.Score < 4 (simple black, fair skin)1–3Score 5–9 (single-colour pro)4–6Score 10–14 (dense multicolour)7–10Score > 15 (cover-up, dark skin)15+

Source: Kirby & Desai, Kirby-Desai scale (PubMed) ↗

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