Is it better to remove a fresh tattoo or an old one?

Removing a brand new tattoo is generally easier and requires fewer treatments than an older one. You should wait for your skin to totally heal (4-8 weeks) then begin treatments right away. In brand new tattoos it takes a while for the ink to completely settle into the dermis, so it is more easily picked up by the laser.

Dear cpf97, 
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear you do not like your new tattoo. the good news is that Laser works really well in removing them. You will need to wait 4-6 weeks until the area is fully healed. Generally newer tattoos are more easily removed, however it will be dependent on the type of ink used. 
Wishing you all the best

Thank you for your question in regards to Tattoo removal. It is recommended to wait until your new tattoo is completely healed before starting laser tattoo removal treatments. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

It is easier to remove a fresh tattoo than an older one, but you will have to wait until your skin has healed before you can begin treatments. Smaller tattoos like yours take much less time to remove, so you can expect to only need a few sessions.

You would need to let the tattoo heal before removing, which could take 4-6 weeks. It will take a series of treatments. See a laser tattoo removal expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

You will need to wait until the skin is completely healed prior to having laser tattoo removal.  In general, I recommend waiting 6 weeks after getting a tattoo before beginning removal.  It is impossible to predict how many treatments will be needed.  It depends on many things, including the type of laser used.  A dark tattoo on the trunk should respond well to a 1064nm picosecond laser, such as enlighten.  With that device, I would predict somewhere between 5-10 treatments.

The tattoo needs to be fully healed before undergoing Laser tattoo removal. This takes 4-6 weeks. I use the Picosure laser which has a short pulse duration that exceeds photothermal action and results in an intense photomechanical impact. This adds up to faster results and fewer treatments when compared to other tattoo removal methods. It works best on darker inks such as black and blue. The number of sessions required to remove a tattoo can range from 6-10 sessions. The amount of sessions depends on the size, color and placement of the tattoo. The further the tattoo is from the heart the more time it will take to remove. I hope this information helps. 

First tattoos need to heal before starting a laser removal session I recommend at least a month.

Now old vs new. I have been layering tattoos for a decade and found that the newer inks are far more sophisticated than a tattoo that is 20 years old. There is conflicting data in that it seems fresher tattoos respond better. Its likely not a factor of ink but a factor of your dermis has been holding this ink load for some time and there are physiological changes that occur over time regarding a tattoo ink residing in your dermis. So old ink is probably more laser sensitive but your dermis has been " stained and scared" for years and years.

I would recommend waiting two months before trying to remove the tattoo for the best cosmetic results.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist with expertise in lasers and tattoo removal.  Best, Dr. Green

Hello . 

I would recommend to wait until your skin area has healed ( 4-8 weeks ) then you can remove your tattoo. Fresher tattoos are easier to be removed, it depends on the type of ink used, colors and he laser that it is used.