Specific Laser for Blue and Green Tattoo Removal?

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What is the specific laser that removes the color blue and green tattoos? I had more than 9 sessions with the green and blue still being prominent (other colors are gone). I am looking for the ideal laser to target those colors specifically. What could it be? Please help.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello, there are many laser treatments to choose from. However, the only safe and effective practice to remove tattoos is to see an expert with the latest technology laser. Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone.  Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops close as quickly as they open, leaving you out of luck on pre-paid packages.Stay out of the sun— sunlight can be harmful to healing in after any laser procedureAvoid infections- This means keep your tattoo area clean (i.e. don’t garden right after a tattoo removal on your arm, etc), don’t pick scabs or blisters if they occur.  Follow our post procedure instructions.  Avoid swimming for 48 hours as water can infect the treated areas.Allow healing between treatment sessions- typically 4-8 weeks.Be healthy- while the tattoo laser breaks up the tattoo particles, your body will actually eliminate the particles. Being healthy will help achieve this process faster and allow for consistent healing. Drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, and eat vitamin enriched foods.In our practice we utilize the currently most powerful Pico laser on the market called the PiQo4 by Lumenis.  The main advantage of a stronger tattoo laser (combining nano and pico wavelengths at greater power) is faster breakup of the tattoo.  The science of tattoo removal is complex but essentially the greater power will photo acoustically break up tattoo particles in smaller pieces. 
Best, 
Anil Shah

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This laser is the best at this moment in time to treat blue, but especially green tattoos. Greens are one of the hardest colours to remove, and the pico laser at 755 nm is probably your best shot at fading and possibly removing tattoos. Picosecond technology is a revolution, as it uses more power in a much shorter pulse duration.... essentially means it shatters the green pigment more effectively.RegardsDr Davin S. Lim Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired) · Answer

Tattoo removal is certainly a painful and time-consuming enterprise. Nine treatments is certainly not out of the ordinary at all. 
   Blue and green are two colors that are particularly difficult to remove. The laser of choice is probably a Q switched laser which works in the 625-755 nm range. Candela has the Alex Tri-Vantage which is a very effective laser for this purpose. 
   You might ask whether your physician has been using a Q switched laser at this wavelength. If so, I would continue treatments.

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