Which laser is the best option to fade this tattoo?

Pico lasers remove tattoes in fewer number of treatments for a difference from other lasers and the risk of side effects is minimal. Your tattoo can be faded with as few as 4 treatments and completely removed with probably 6 treatments. You will need different wavelengths for green and black ink. For black ink you need 1064nm, while for green ink you need 694nm. Picosure would work great for green while PiQo4 would work for black ink. Good luck!  

I would recommend Pico laser since it is the most advanced . Your tattoo has dark green and black from what I can see , the laser should be able to do its job . You might need 5-6  sessions for removal, more or less.



 

Q-Switch (QS) lasers, specifically the 1064nm wavelength, can remove blue and black ink as seen in your tattoo.  If your tattoo has some green ink, then QS Ruby (694nm) or QS Alex (755nm) may also need to be used.  In our office we use the Harmony XL with excellent results.  On average, it could take about 10 sessions, however it completely depends on the quality of the ink used.  I have had some tattoos resolve completely after a single session, and then others won't get significant fading until around 6-10 sessions.  Some of the newer lasers, such as the Picosure, may need less sessions and will have a faster procedure time.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Pico lasers are the most advanced technology. I utilize the PiQo4 laser which has 4 Pico wavelengths. Certain colors respond best to certain wavelengths. The amount of treatments can vary based on several factors such as the location of your tattoo, your skin tone, how sharp the ink is, and how quickly your body eliminates the ink. I think it is important not only to seek the best technology but an experienced laser tattoo removal provider. Best wishes. 

Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic
impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat.  This process has less heat, therefore it is
more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less.  The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into
even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. This new technology can usually remove a tattoo in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch device. Depending on how much fade you want will determine how many treatments may be necessary.  I'm guessing that 4-5 treatments with a PicoWay laser will significantly fade the ink.  The Q-switch device will work fine, it just may be more treatments necessary in order to fade the ink. Good Luck!