I would recommend the new Picosure nanosecond pulsed laser from Cynosure. It looks as if there is some red pigment also which would respond best to the Medlite C-6 Q switched laser also from Cynosure. You can go to cynosure.com for more information. We have both lasers in our clinic. I'm not sure what state you are in, but check for a clinic that can offer both of these lasers. Remember that many treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart are required to fade a tattoo, so it is a committment in time as well as money. The treatments can be quite uncomfortable, although use of the Zimmer cool air during treatment and ice packs before and after are helpful. I recommend having your treatments done in a medical office so that you can be given prescriptions if needed for itching (which sometimes happens as the ink is broken up).
The Picosure Laser is the latest technology and breaks up the ink faster and better (smaller particles) so that your body absorbs the ink faster. The fact that it's on your face means it will respond much better than tattoos on the trunk or extremities. We have had tattoos on the face resolve in as little as 2 treatments depending on the amount of ink used. Go to Cynosure.com and enter your zip code. We have one of only a couple in the state of Florida.
It is normal for some temporary redness and dryness to occur with Latisse. Apply it at night and use just enough to dampen the roots of the lashline. If you normally had dry eyes, then you will notice that Latisse makes it somewhat worse. Try using "Blink" eye lubricant eye drops before you appy Latisse at night and again in the morning. You can also use "Blink" (or a similar lubricant eye drop) throughout the day as needed.
At North County Dermatology Clinic in Lakeland, Florida we offer the Picosure for all ink colors except red. For red ink, the Q-switched ndYag 1064 Medlite C6 by Cynosure works better. We have both to treat all ink colors.
We have both the Picosure and Q-switched laser (which we use for red ink). Our patients report about the same amount of pain. During the treatment, we use a Zimmer air cooler that blows very cold air on the skin during your treatment which helps diminish your pain. Afterward, we apply ice packs and our patients tolerate the treatments quite well. Since your tattoo is small, the treatment will be very quick. You should do fine!
