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Picoplus from lutronic or Revlite from cynosure - what laser would work best on black ink?

Helpful503656Mar 15, 2022
Hello Doctors, I was wondering what laser would work best on black ink. I have dark skin, probably Fitz 5, but lighter on the area I want the tattoo removed. The tattoo is fairly new, 2 months old. I am waiting for the 3-4 months mark before getting started. And I plan on waiting 3-4 months in between sessions. I’ve been told 1064 wavelength is the safest for my skin type, which both seem to have. I’d appreciate any professional insight, please. Thank you!

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Dr. James Leffingwell, MD
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