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Q switch vs Alex Trivantage? Would q switch be sufficient to remove my tattoos? (Photo)

PopengOct 17, 2014
I'm about to have my 1 month old tattoo. The doctors are charging me differently and some offer the q switch (cheaper), some offer the Alex trivantage (expensive, more than double the price). I only have an all black tattoo (see attached images). Would q switch be sufficient to remove my tattoos? Or it would take more sessions than Alex trivantage and be relatively more expensive in the long run? Any suggestions?

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Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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Answered on Oct 20, 2014
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Gregory Herbich, MD

 I published and recommend laser skin resurfacing for skin colored and flesh toned tattoos and tattoos around the lip. Q-switched lasers can blacken them and it is interesting Picosure didn't help.  It is a relatively new technology and we are learning what it can and cannot do....

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I completely disagree with Dr Katz. picosure laser works no differently than any other Q-switched lasers in the market. its just that it shatters the particles into a size smaller than Q-switched laser do. the healing is very similar. none of the lasers can "REMOVE" tattoo ink from the skin....

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Bruce E. Katz, MD

Great question! I recommend learning about the Picosure laser for tattoo removal; this new laser will permanently remove your tattoo while not harming the surrounding tissue. Consult with your doctor to decide if this is the best procedure for you.

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