Can this tattoo be laser removed in 2-3 sessions? (photo)

Thank you for your question. The size of the tattoo does not determine the number of treatments. This would depend on type of ink, color and your Fitzpatrick. Generally all tattoos take 5-6 sessions to remove. Speak with your laser technician about your treatment plan. Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD 

Hello, thank you for your question.  I would not tell you that any tattoo can be removed in 2-3 treatments.  Because of the rainbow of colors that you have in your tattoo, it may not be possible to rid your skin of all colors. Your body also plays a part in ridding the skin of ink. The laser shatters the ink into tiny particles that your body absorbs. The latest technology is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic
impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat.This process has less heat, therefore it is
more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less.The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into
even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. With this new technology, the number of treatments should be about half as many as the traditional Q-switch devices, but I would still say possibly 6-10 treatments. You can check in your area to see if the Pico technology is available by clicking on the attached web reference. Just put in your zip code in the "find a provider" section of the website.  You can also view a video of the PicoWay laser in action attached.Good Luck!