Forehead Bindi Tattoo Removal using the R20 Technique with Low-fluence Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser: A Case Series

A bindi tattoo on the forehead is a cultural practice among Indian women, particularly in rural areas. Some individuals may choose to remove a bindi tattoo for personal reasons, such as a change in style, appearance, or a shift in their identity. The Q-switched Nd: YAG (QSNY) laser is considered a good standard device of choice for laser tattoo removal. However, despite undergoing multiple treatment sessions, the effectiveness is often found to be limited. In the present case series, six patients with a bindi tattoo on the forehead were treated using the R20 method with a low-fluence Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser, resulting in complete clearance of the tattoo in five patients with no adverse effects. This method facilitates quicker, less painful, and complication-free tattoo removal.