I have a bright blue and green tattoo on my torso that I want removed. I know these can be some of the hardest colors to remove so I want to use the best possible machine. One clinic in my area offers PicoSure and another uses the Alex Trivantage. Which is best for a blue/green tattoo? Is there another machine you recommend for this purpose? I don't mind traveling for my treatments.
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