I am contemplating on which clinic to go to, one is using Picosure but is not a doctor (Andrea Catton Clinic - Lancashire,UK) and the other uses a Q Laser, but is a reputable cosmetic surgeon. I am southeast Asian, my skin is more a combination of the yellowish and olive tone - BUT I tan myself on a regular basis (not sure if this is useful info). Which device should work best for my skin?
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The best treatment for green and light blue tattoo ink is, by far, the new Picosure Laser. While Ruby and Alexandrite can also work, my experience suggests that you would need a lot more treatments with them, than you would, if you had Picosure treatment. Even though Picosure is the...
Thank you for your question, I would recommend my patients to wait minimum 8-10 weeks before beginning any treatment this will give the body time to heal properly.
Thank you for your question. Picosure is not a good laser for a red ink tattoo. Your tattoo will be best treated with a 532 wavelength laser. Picosure is best for dark colors such as black, blue, and green and purple. I recommend addressing your concerns with your treating physician. Best of Luck!
