Red ink tattoo removal with Lumina Nd:YAG laser (not sure if Q-Switched?) (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your inquiry.  We use the PicoSure laser by CynoSure for tattoo removal. 
Our practice has been using the PicoSure laser since it received FDA approval for tattoo removal over three years ago.  Additionally, we have the special equipment required for removal of the "sunset colors" (red/orange/yellow/pink), which are often the most challenging to remove.  If you think of the ink of a tattoo as a "boulder", other lasers break the ink into "rocks", the PicoSure laser shatters the ink into "grains of sand".  These tiny particles are then eliminated by your body over time.The best recommendation is to find a qualified clinical expert who is experienced in removing red ink.  The clinician should start with a free consultation, take information from you to determine if you are a medically appropriate candidate for laser treatments, and take specific measurements to determine the size of the inked area.  Pricing is determined primarily by the size.  Finally, the clinician should work with you to create a treatment plan to estimate the number of treatments they anticipate will be required and the timing.  Most tattoos take between 4-6 treatments, and treatments must be spaced at least 8 weeks apart to allow your body the time it needs to clear the shattered ink.Not all laser hair removal technicians are qualified clinicians, such as an R.N or M.D.  Since hair removal lasers and technicians vary widely, I would recommend finding a qualified clinician.  If your laser hair removal tech is a qualified medically trained clinician and using medical grade lasers, such as the PicoSure by CynoSure, then by all means since you have a well established relationship you would likely want to continue.All the best to you!