What kind of laser would you suggest is best to get rid of this eyebrow tattoo? (photos)

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What brand/type/wavelength of laser would you suggest would be the best at getting rid of this tattoo? The colour has already faded from brown to a rather...orange colour. They drew the tattoo way above where my hair actually grows...disaster. I have to use makeup every day to cover it to look semi-normal.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello,As the other panel members suggested, having the correct pico or nanosecond technology is ideal in addressing the oxidized ink.  We use the Medlite C6 and QYAGV lasers for cosmetic ink and have had good success.  When ink is resistant (too light of a color), we have the option of the Sciton ProFractional laser to pull the ink out rather than fragmenting ink into particles.  Please see below link for additional info/photos.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. It will take a series of treatments for removal. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

You will likely need a combination of 1064 and 532 to remove the brown/ reddish color.  I would speak to an experienced physician regarding your treatment goal.

Amy J. Holland, MD · Answer

Hi,
Yes, this can be readily removed with a Picosecond Laser. We use the Enlighten 3 which is amazing and I know would help you immensely with this dilemma.
But any Picosecond technology I would recommend looking into and find a provider near you and go in and get your questions answered and see if Place felt comfortable and if so schedule and begin..likely within 5-6 sessions with this new picotechnology, these brows will be history.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Amy

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

We use the Discovery Pico, PicoSure and StarWalker lasers offer both picosecond and nanosecond technologies.  It appears that you have pink or brown ink, which possibly would require more than one of these lasers to achieve complete removal of all tattoo ink.

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What kind of laser would you suggest is best to get rid of this eyebrow tattoo? (photos)

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Answer: Picosecond Away the Brow Tat

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Answer: I use 3 different picosecond lasers to treat similar tattoos.

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