Hello my name is solome I'm from ethiopia . I had 11 session of tatto removal using q switch but still it dosen't remove what can I do please answer my question .
Answer: Q switch vs Pico You have had 11 sessions with nano technology to remove your tattoo. I would switch to Pico technology which has laser pulses that are 1000 times faster. Pico technology uses photo acoustic energy to shatter the ink in the tattoo which helps the tattoo resolve faster. We use Picoway which has higher energy and faster pulses to remove the ink faster. Most patients have clearance of their tattoos with less pain, less pigmentary problems, less sessions with Picoway than q switch technology. Being from Ethiopia and having this dark tattoo you would do excellent with the Picoway 1064 wavelength laser. I have never seen this laser burn anyone and the results are fantastic.
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Answer: Q switch vs Pico You have had 11 sessions with nano technology to remove your tattoo. I would switch to Pico technology which has laser pulses that are 1000 times faster. Pico technology uses photo acoustic energy to shatter the ink in the tattoo which helps the tattoo resolve faster. We use Picoway which has higher energy and faster pulses to remove the ink faster. Most patients have clearance of their tattoos with less pain, less pigmentary problems, less sessions with Picoway than q switch technology. Being from Ethiopia and having this dark tattoo you would do excellent with the Picoway 1064 wavelength laser. I have never seen this laser burn anyone and the results are fantastic.
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Answer: I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. It seems to me that not adequate settings were not used. I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. Good luck!
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Answer: I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. It seems to me that not adequate settings were not used. I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. Good luck!
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March 7, 2017
Answer: PicoSure - Tattoo Removal It seems to me that not adequate settings were not used. I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. Good luck!
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March 7, 2017
Answer: PicoSure - Tattoo Removal It seems to me that not adequate settings were not used. I advise you to choose experienced provider or try different laser. Good luck!
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Not much change in my tattoo after 11 sessions with the Q Switched laser This is possible if the settings were too low, the laser isn't powerful enough or the wrong wavelength is used. I would use a 1064 laser that has both nano and picosecond possibilities. I don't think it is available to you but the Piqo4 is a good laser for that tattoo.
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Not much change in my tattoo after 11 sessions with the Q Switched laser This is possible if the settings were too low, the laser isn't powerful enough or the wrong wavelength is used. I would use a 1064 laser that has both nano and picosecond possibilities. I don't think it is available to you but the Piqo4 is a good laser for that tattoo.
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Use the Best Technology Available for Tattoo Removal and Be Patient Thanks for your question. You have 2 routes for laser tattoo removal. You have a lot of dark ink. We have been using PicoSure for over 2 years and have completely eliminated dark ink tattoos.Q-Switch or nanosecond lasers came out about 20 years ago. Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago. The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo. The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink. The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin. In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded. Both of these condition are irreversible. Picosecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. After using the PicoSure for almost 2 years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. If they have more time than money, we encourage them to come every 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser.
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Use the Best Technology Available for Tattoo Removal and Be Patient Thanks for your question. You have 2 routes for laser tattoo removal. You have a lot of dark ink. We have been using PicoSure for over 2 years and have completely eliminated dark ink tattoos.Q-Switch or nanosecond lasers came out about 20 years ago. Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago. The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo. The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink. The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin. In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded. Both of these condition are irreversible. Picosecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. After using the PicoSure for almost 2 years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. If they have more time than money, we encourage them to come every 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser.
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