I have recently gotten a tattoo about 2 weeks ago and want it removed. I have heard conflicting answers about the time frame for this. One is that I have to wait about 6 weeks for the area to heal before I can start. The other is that it actually could be beneficial to act quickly before the ink sets in, or something along those lines. Is there any truth to this? Are new tattoos generally easier or harder to remove? Thanks very much!
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Thank you for your question. Picosure is not a good laser for a red ink tattoo. Your tattoo will be best treated with a 532 wavelength laser. Picosure is best for dark colors such as black, blue, and green and purple. I recommend addressing your concerns with your treating physician. Best of Luck!
It is generally wise to wait
about 4 weeks from the time the tattoo was applied before beginning PicoSure
Laser treatments. This allows the area
to completely heal and ensures the skin is healthy enough to receive
treatment. In my practice, we utilize the PicoSure Laser exclusively...
Thank you for your question. Your tattoo will be best treated with the Picosure laser. PicoSure 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...