What laser would be best and most effective for removing my tattoo? (Photo)

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Hello! I currently have a black lettered tattoo that I got about 4 moths ago. I am very eager to get my tattoo removed; however, I have so many different thoughts and concerns such as where to go, what laser should be used, and how many sessions. I understand that it is hard to tell based on a picture. Any honest feedback would be greatly appreciated and helpful in regards to the most effective way to remove my tattoo. Thanks so much!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in laser tattoo removal in Los Angeles. Black letters respond well to laser removal with the Alex Trivantage Q switch laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

the best lasers for tattoo removal at this time is the pico lasers.  However, there are a few new devices on the way that I am doing clinical trials on that will work even better, including having no limitation on skin type or colors.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

We have 4 tattoo removal lasers.  My favorite laser for this tattoo is the Fotona 1064nm QX-Max laser.  On Fresh black ink, I think it is the best laser.  We also have the PicoSure 755nm laser, but it seems to be a bit less effective on this type of fresh black tattoo.  We have also had great success with the 1064 VersaPulse and Ruby 694nm laser works well if you have lighter skin color.

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

My preferred laser for black tattoos is Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm wavelength).  You could also use Q-switched alexandrite (755 nm) laser or ruby (694 nm) laser to treat a black tattoo.  A fresh, dark black tattoo would be expected to respond to laser treatment but would require many treatment sessions for best results.  Picosure laser could also be used.  This is a special type of alexandrite laser.  It seems to have an advantage when treating colors such as green.  For most black tattoos, both Picosure and Q-switched lasers would be expected to work well.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

This is back ink and either Picosure or Alexandrite TriVantage lasers.TriVantage’s Alexandrite is renowned for it’s superior ability to treat greens, blues and black. The 755 nm Q-switched laser generates Q-switched 1064 nm or 532 nm Nd YAG wavelengths. Picosure costs much more and I don't think given the colors of your tattoo that it would offer any additional benefits other than 1 or 2 sessions less.

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