The DLY1600 at a glance
The DermaLase DLY1600 is a Class 4 Q-switched Nd:YAG laser built for the professional removal of tattoos and benign pigmented lesions. It delivers two clinically proven wavelengths from a single, compact system and is designed for busy aesthetic and dermatology clinics that need reliable, high-performance results.
What sets a Q-switched laser apart is raw peak power. Unlike conventional medical lasers and all IPL systems, a Q-switched laser deposits an enormous amount of energy into the skin in under five billionths of a second. To put that in perspective: if the peak power of a typical IPL system were drawn as a 1 cm line, the peak power of a Q-switched laser would extend well over 2.5 km on the same scale.
Because that energy arrives so quickly, tattoo pigment is removed by a photo-mechanical effect rather than by heat. The pigment shatters into fragments small enough for the body’s own macrophages to clear away, while the surrounding collagen simply vibrates and is left intact — which is why properly delivered Q-switched treatment carries such a low risk of scarring.
How it removes a tattoo
The high peak power induces two effects almost simultaneously:
- A small amount of energy at the pigment surface flashes tissue water into steam, forming tiny vacuoles. These appear as the characteristic immediate skin whitening and rupture the collagen capsules that hold the pigment in place.
- The remaining energy is absorbed by the pigment, reaching very high transient temperatures that collapse into a pressure wave. Travelling at the speed of sound, this wave shears the brittle pigment particles into fragments the body can remove.
Because these temperatures last for such a vanishingly short time, there is no sustained thermal destruction of tissue — the key advantage of Q-switched technology over surgical, abrasive, thermal-laser and IPL alternatives.
Two wavelengths, one system
The DLY1600 outputs both principal Nd:YAG wavelengths, letting a single device address the full spectrum of tattoo colours and lesion types:
- 1064 nm — penetrates more deeply and is ideal for dark blue and black inks, which absorb up to 85% of incoming light. Also suited to deeper and darker pigmented lesions.
- 532 nm — strongly absorbed by warmer pigments such as red and orange, and by superficial pigmented lesions and freckling.
A dedicated carbon-tip handpiece is also supplied, extending the system toward carbon-assisted skin treatments alongside the primary 1064 / 532 nm tattoo and lesion handpiece.
Why clinics choose the DLY1600
| Feature | What it means for your clinic |
|---|---|
| Dual 1064 / 532 nm output | One system covers dark and coloured inks plus superficial and deeper pigmented lesions — no need for separate devices. |
| Very high peak power | Operates well above the ~240 MW/cm² clinical threshold for tattoo clearance, up to 950 MW/cm² (1064 nm) and 1200 MW/cm² (532 nm), for effective results. |
| Sub-5 ns Q-switched pulse | Photo-mechanical rather than thermal action, for pigment fragmentation with minimal risk of scarring when correctly operated. |
| Adjustable spot & energy | Spot diameter up to 10 mm and controllable energy density let operators tailor penetration depth as pigment moves deeper across sessions. |
| Compact, self-contained | Internal water and air cooling, articulated-arm delivery and a touch-screen interface in a single clinic-friendly footprint. |
| Complete package | Ships with articulated arm, two handpieces, OD7+ safety eyewear, occluders, footswitch, keys and full documentation — ready to install. |
Applications: amateur and professional tattoo removal, traumatic and ethnic tattoos, and a range of benign pigmented lesions. Green and purple inks respond less predictably and clients should be counselled accordingly.
Technical specification
| Wavelengths | 1064 nm and 532 nm |
|---|---|
| Pulse duration | < 5 ns (Q-switched) |
| Max energy per pulse | 1500 J (1064 nm) / 600 J (532 nm) |
| Max spot diameter | 10 mm (both wavelengths) |
| Max energy density | 8 J/cm² (1064 nm) / 10 J/cm² (532 nm) |
| Max power density | 950 MW/cm² (1064 nm) / 1200 MW/cm² (532 nm) |
| Repetition rate | 1 to 10 Hz |
| Cooling system | Internal water and air cooling |
| Operating temperature | 5 – 30 °C, relative humidity < 80% |
| Power supply | AC 220 V ± 10%, single-phase (10 A or higher socket) |
| Classification | Laser Class 4 · Category 1, Type B |
| Compliance | 93/42/EEC, EN 60601, IEC 60825, EMC, LVD, EN ISO 13485 |
Supplied with every system
- Main laser unit
- Articulated arm (with case)
- 1064 / 532 nm handpiece
- Carbon handpiece
- Handpiece bracket & cradle
- Footswitch
- Laser safety glasses (OD7+) × 2
- Total occluders
- Kool Pak
- Laser keys × 2
- Power cable & water tube
- User manual & laser warning sign
Safety & training
The DLY1600 is a Class 4 laser and must only be operated by properly trained personnel. Correct laser safety eyewear (OD7+ for 1064 and 532 nm) must be worn by everyone in the treatment area, and the system should be operated within an appropriately controlled environment. OD7+ glasses and patient occluders are supplied with the device. DermaLase provides guidance on installation and safe operation, and can advise on the training and documentation required to run the system compliantly.
Interested in the DLY1600?
Contact DermaLase to arrange a demonstration, discuss configuration and training, or request a formal quotation for your clinic.
Enquire nowThis leaflet is provided for information only. Specifications are taken from the DLY1600 operation manual and are subject to change without notice. Treatment outcomes depend on correct operation, client factors and tattoo/lesion characteristics.
