I recently did an upper and tattoo in black ink and tribal style. The next day I realized that I want to have it removed. I know I need to wait at least 6 weeks but I heard at a few places that it is best to start with QSwitch and then use Pico. Does this make sense or will I get better results if I start with Pico right away?
May 7, 2018
Answer: Pico versus nano. I know no rationale for approaching laser tattoo removal this way. Since pretreatment with Q-switched lasers can complicate layer attempts with a picosecond laser, I’d say the opposite of the advice you heard is true. You are probably best off with picosecond technology all the way. Find an experienced provider with medical training and who will properly numb you. Numbing is a good indication that your provider sees this as a medical procedure and that their patients should not have to endure unnecessary pain. Best of luck to you! PS. I agree with Dr. Shire. Wait a good few months before starting treatments.
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May 7, 2018
Answer: Pico versus nano. I know no rationale for approaching laser tattoo removal this way. Since pretreatment with Q-switched lasers can complicate layer attempts with a picosecond laser, I’d say the opposite of the advice you heard is true. You are probably best off with picosecond technology all the way. Find an experienced provider with medical training and who will properly numb you. Numbing is a good indication that your provider sees this as a medical procedure and that their patients should not have to endure unnecessary pain. Best of luck to you! PS. I agree with Dr. Shire. Wait a good few months before starting treatments.
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May 3, 2018
Answer: Yes wait 4-6 weeks and start with Q Actually I use the Q switched constantly and do not use pico at all. Despite the hype there is no decrease in the number of sessions using pico and in fact in the initial sessions it is recommended that a Q be used. If the physician you are going to has both then go ahead start with the Q and transfer later on if not the Q has been the gold standard since 1962.
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May 3, 2018
Answer: Yes wait 4-6 weeks and start with Q Actually I use the Q switched constantly and do not use pico at all. Despite the hype there is no decrease in the number of sessions using pico and in fact in the initial sessions it is recommended that a Q be used. If the physician you are going to has both then go ahead start with the Q and transfer later on if not the Q has been the gold standard since 1962.
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