If my tattoo artist mixed turquoise and white together can it be removed?

Yes Almost any color tattoo can be removed with Picosure laser. The number of treatments may vary depending on the ink used.

This can be removed with laser tattoo removal. Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. We also use the pfd patch to help speed up the process. It will take a series of treatments, but it's difficult to determine how many sessions will be needed. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo.  The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and your body absorbs those particles.  The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic
impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat.  This process has less heat, therefore it is
more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less.  The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into
even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink.  This type of device can usually remove unwanted ink in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch devices.  The color of the background ink that you are speaking about appears a bluish/green.   The best wavelength for blues and greens is the 785nm wavelength.  The PicoWay device has this wavelength.  The challenge will be trying not to effect the remaining ink that you do like.  The spot size of a laser can vary from 2mm-10mm,  that being said, the spot size is round, it is impossible to make a strait line with circular laser energy.  You may have to do a little bit of a touch-up in areas that may be effected while trying to remove just the turquoise ink.  You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to "find a provider" of this technology in your area.Good Luck!

Thanks for your question.  Tattoo regret is very common.  Almost every tattoo can be completely removed with enough time and treatments.  You will have to wait until your skin is completely healed.  The most important factor in laser tattoo removal is patience.  Wait at least 2-3 months between treatments.  You have to give your body time to absorb the ink.  Older tattoos tend to clear faster than new ink because your body has had more time already trying to break down the ink.For laser tattoo removal you have two routes.  We are constantly asked to repair the damage caused by q-switch lasers.  Some damage is permanent.  Make sure you know all of the facts before you start.The older nanosecond or Q-Switch lasers that came out about 20 years ago.  The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo.  The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink.  The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin.  In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded.  Both of these condition are typically irreversible.  Picosecond laser came out about 5 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 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.  The patch is only used with the older nanosecond lasers.  Best of luck

Old tattoo faded over time (couple of decades or so) due the immune system constantly breaking down the ink's pigments and metabolized them through the liver.  For those who wants to expedite the removal process in months instead of years, tattoos can be removed with either with 1st generation (Q-Switched or Nano) or 2nd generation (Pico) laser technology. 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).. Turquoise is quite challenging but removalable given enough time and the right technology! White however is virtually impossible to be removed. 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.

it is best removed with a combination of pico and q switched lasers. 
The white colored bit of the tattoo may temporarily darken as the ink oxides but that should be no cause for concern.
Best Wishes