Hello, I want to remove just a small part of my tattoo, the part I want to remove is in green ink. I am African-American with a fair/tan complexion. Is the Piq04 the best laser to use in my case? Also, is it possible to remove just part of my tattoo without the laser affecting the rest of my tattoo? (I guess I’m worried about the energy of the laser “bleeding” into the part of the tattoo that I want to keep)
Answer: Tattoo Removal Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:
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Answer: Tattoo Removal Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:
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Answer: Pico lasers with 1064 are best for dark skin The safest way to treat darker skin types is with a pico laser using 1064nm wavelenth. Any other wavelength or a Q-switch laser can cause depigmentation (the area will turn white) and/or scarring. The piqo4 should work fine as should the Enlighten, Picoway, etc. Best of luck.
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Answer: Pico lasers with 1064 are best for dark skin The safest way to treat darker skin types is with a pico laser using 1064nm wavelenth. Any other wavelength or a Q-switch laser can cause depigmentation (the area will turn white) and/or scarring. The piqo4 should work fine as should the Enlighten, Picoway, etc. Best of luck.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal - Dark Skin Tone Tattoos can be removed with either 1st generation (Q-Switched) or 2nd generation (Pico) laser technology and it’s safe for all skin type. If tattoo is new, you'll want to wait until it's completely healed (around 2-3 months) before laser treatment. The number of treatment is depending on various factors (lighten for cover up vs complete removal, laser technology, physician's experience, tattoo size, ink saturation, colors, overall health, skin type, tattoo location, etc.. We have utilized both Nano/PICO technology and PICO is costlier; but removes tattoo much more efficiency with less discomfort. We recommend seeking laser tattoo removal treatment from a reputable professional healthcare provider in your area who is specialized in tattoos removal with both Nano/Pico technology.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal - Dark Skin Tone Tattoos can be removed with either 1st generation (Q-Switched) or 2nd generation (Pico) laser technology and it’s safe for all skin type. If tattoo is new, you'll want to wait until it's completely healed (around 2-3 months) before laser treatment. The number of treatment is depending on various factors (lighten for cover up vs complete removal, laser technology, physician's experience, tattoo size, ink saturation, colors, overall health, skin type, tattoo location, etc.. We have utilized both Nano/PICO technology and PICO is costlier; but removes tattoo much more efficiency with less discomfort. We recommend seeking laser tattoo removal treatment from a reputable professional healthcare provider in your area who is specialized in tattoos removal with both Nano/Pico technology.
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July 25, 2018
Answer: Any PicoSecond Laser is Better, Go with Experience Picosecond laser came out about 4 years ago. Every laser manufacturer has a different marketing hook to make you choose their laser. At the end of the day, it's about the technology and experience of the clinician. All PicoSecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster per second, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. The hype of extra wavelengths does not make that much of a difference. The 755 nm will get rid of most of the ink colors. For red and pink ink, you would need to make sure they have 532 nm. After using the PicoSure for almost 3 and half years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. We eventually encourage them to wait up to 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser. Best of luck
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July 25, 2018
Answer: Any PicoSecond Laser is Better, Go with Experience Picosecond laser came out about 4 years ago. Every laser manufacturer has a different marketing hook to make you choose their laser. At the end of the day, it's about the technology and experience of the clinician. All PicoSecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster per second, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. The hype of extra wavelengths does not make that much of a difference. The 755 nm will get rid of most of the ink colors. For red and pink ink, you would need to make sure they have 532 nm. After using the PicoSure for almost 3 and half years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. We eventually encourage them to wait up to 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser. Best of luck
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