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PicoSure Laser for Quicker Tattoo Removal?

Can I Reduce Amount of Treatments and Time? I have heard there is a new cynosure pico tattoo removal laser that is supposed to remove tattoos in 3 treatments or so, and also is really good at removing colors. I was wondering if this is true, and if so where the providers of this laser are located? What is the average cost of treatment for my size of tattoo? I have had 6 treatments so far and do have scar tissue from the tattoo. It looks blue at this time but was previously black. Thanks so much in advance!

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
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Pico is faster, less treatments, and very effective for most colors

The Picosure is a new classification of laser for many of the most difficult color tattoos, like green. Red at this point may be more stubborn. For what you have it should work well if there is one in your area. We are in New Jersey just outside of NYC. The cost is only slightly higher, but you real savings are with less treatments. From where you are now, it should take about 3 more treatments Thanks ...and good luck
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PicoSure Quick Removal

In studies the PicoSure was great at removing most colors, even yellow. So although it is a 755nm wavelength and should really only target black, green and blue, the speed at which it delivers the energy is photo-acoustically breaking up the pigment. Nonetheless, in the initial trials red was not as effectively targeted. The laser is very expensive, which is why treatments typically cost more than those with other lasers. We have the device, and are always happy to do... more
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PicoSure is Better

The new PicoSure Laser from CynoSure is better at removing blue ink because it uses photo-mechanical principles as opposed to relying on photo-thermal action alone. Older lasers simply heat up the target area to break up the tattoo ink but pico-second technology takes advantage of photo-mechanical impact/stress to shatter ink into the smallest of particles. This results in lower energy requirements for removal, less collateral damage, better clearance and fewer treatments. ... more
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Picosure now available for tattoo removal!

The Picosure laser is FDA approved and available for fast tattoo removal. I have one in my Phoenix office and it is one of 15 around the country right now. I'm unsure where the others are, but mine is the only one in the Southwest. Cost for your tattoo will be about $250/treatment and expect 2-3 treatments from what studies have shown. Good luck!!
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Picosure laser is still not FDA approved but will reduce tattoo treatment numbers

There is a laser coming to the market called the Picosure, which has shorter pulse durations (picoseconds) than the current Q switched lasers on the market (nanoseconds).. The result is a safer, more specific, more intense treatment of the tattoo during the treatment session. Fewer treatments will be needed, 2-4, versus the usual 8 to up to 12 treatments. Keep an eye out for it next year at the premier laser centers. It will be more costly per treatment because of the... more
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How many treatments have u had with other lasers? and what type of lasers did you used? I see the word love in your shoulder and I can tell it has some fading ! The best luck in your process to eliminate this tattoo!
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