Is it easier to remove a new or older tattoo?

we do a lot of laser tattoo removal in our office. We have not been able to make a blanket statement as to which is easier to remove. There are so many factors other than "age" of the piece that come into play. The skin type, the age of the piece, the the colors, the ink type, the artist, the depth of the ink etc. all these affect how the removal will work. Some of the newer ink may be more laser friendly while some older pieces may have faded already. in general if there are two similar pieces with no other variable the older pieces seem easier to remove 

There are many factors that effect how readily and completely a Tattoo can be removed in any individual.  These include type of ink, depth of ink placement in the skin, location of the Tattoo, color of the ink to mention a few.  Newer Tattoos are not necessarily easier or more difficult to remove.

Removing a tattoo has alot to deal with the amount of ink that was placed, how deep the ink was placed, the color of the tattoo, and how dark the tattoo is. All of these variable tend to alter the time frame it takes for a tattoo to be removed. I would speak with your doctor and have he or she look at it to get a good idea as to how easy it would be to remove and if they feel it is easier to wait a bit before removing it.