Can Picosure remove tattoo on hand and wrist? (photo)

Hello,
To answer your excellent question,  yes, PicoSure can definitely remove your colorful hand tattoo. PicoSure is very powerful technology and your result will definitely depend on the level of expertise of the provider you choose.  PicoSure can treat all ink colors on all skin types and is very powerful on ink while is gentle on your skin to significantly decrease your chance of scarring. The black ink will likely fade first before the colorful ink will start disappearing.  Please be prepared and patient during this process as it usually takes about 6-8 sessions, 6-8 weeks apart in between sessions. It is always highly advised to choose board certified physician to perform these kind of treatments, especially on your hands.  If you go to someone who does not know what they are doing, they might burn you, scar you or even cause a hand infection, which is concidered to be one of medical emergencies requiring hospitalization. Hope this helps. Best of luck, Dr. Avaliani

Pico lasers are the most advanced technology. I utilize the PiQo4 laser which has 4 Pico wavelengths making it possible to target 96% of ink. Certain colors respond best to certain wavelengths. The amount of treatments can vary based on several factors such as the location of your tattoo, your skin tone, how sharp the ink is, and how quickly your body eliminates the ink. Even with advanced lasers and multiple wavelengths complete removal is not always possible. I believe that tattoos are removed faster and safer with Pico lasers and there is less risk of scarring. I think it is important not only to seek the best technology but an experienced laser tattoo removal provider.

This will be a difficult tattoo to remove. While the Picosecond lasers have been marketed as highly efficacious, in reality, they are not proving to be much more efficacious than nanosecond Q-switched lasers. What will make this tattoo difficult is the yellow and also the location on your wrist. If I were you I would spend some time doing your homework of providers in your area. Ask them for before and after pictures with tattoos that have colors. Best of luck.