Fotona StarWalker MaQX

Fotona StarWalker MaQX is a high-performance laser platform built for the demanding work of clearing pigment and ink from the skin. It combines two Q-switched laser sources and several wavelengths so the same device can target different colours of pigment and tattoo ink at different depths. Its defining feature is the ability to release light in ultra-short pulses, measured in picoseconds and nanoseconds. The shorter and stronger the pulse, the more it relies on a fast mechanical, rather than purely heat-based, effect to break pigment into tiny fragments. This allows strong results on stubborn marks while keeping unwanted warming of the surrounding tissue low.

During a session the clinician selects the wavelength and pulse setting that matches the target, then moves a handpiece over the area in quick flashes of light. The light is absorbed by the pigment or tattoo ink, which heats and breaks apart in an instant into microscopic particles. The body's own immune system then gradually clears these particles away over the following weeks. Because the pulses are so brief, most of the energy goes into shattering the pigment rather than heating the skin, so the surrounding tissue is largely protected. The treatment uses no needles and no incisions, and a cooling step or numbing cream can be added for comfort.

StarWalker MaQX is used mainly for tattoo removal and for pigmentation concerns such as sun spots, age spots and certain cases of melasma. It also supports treatment of some vascular marks, acne and scars, gentle skin rejuvenation and hair reduction. It helps people who want to remove or fade an unwanted tattoo, even multicoloured ones, and those who want to even out pigmentation and improve skin clarity. Results depend on the type, colour, depth and age of the pigment, and on skin type, so a clinician examines the area first, explains how many sessions are realistically needed and confirms the treatment is suitable and safe for you.

The key benefits are precision and a gentler recovery: by shattering pigment in ultra-short pulses, the system can clear difficult marks while limiting heat to the surrounding skin, which supports a shorter healing time. Tattoo removal and stubborn pigmentation usually need a course of sessions spaced several weeks apart, because the body clears the fragmented pigment gradually between visits and fading continues over time. After a session the treated area may look pink, slightly swollen or temporarily frosted, and a small scab can form before healing. Sun protection and following the aftercare advice are important. The care team gives a personalised plan and spacing for safe, steady results.