PicoWay laser tattoo removal isn't working on me. What other laser should I try? (Photo)

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I got a tattoo of a small star on my inner arm 3 years ago. I've had 8 PicoWay treatments and it hasn't faded at all. If it's not responding to that specific machine, is there another that might be better suited to it? Would appreciate any help as it really gets me down :( Thank you!

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to laser tattoo removal. In most cases, you should be able to notice even the slightest improvement of the ink breaking down even after one treatment. It is important for the technician to increase the settings of the laser to achieve proper results. It can seem a bit discouraging during this process since the tattoo can appear to not have a drastic break down of the ink as the first few treatments did, although it is still breaking down. But if you are not seeing any improvement after 8 treatments, I would suggest talking to your technician, or seeking out a different board-certified provider in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you need to pretreat this with cosmelan 2 and vivatia (see link) and get ruby laser with PFD patch.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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