Is it possible to remove a full sleeve tattoo and half sleeve tattoo (both black dot work) with a Spectra laser? (Photo)

Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos.  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 technology can usually remove unwanted ink in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch devices.  That being said, these are very large/dense tattoos.  Because the body also plays a part in the removal process, it is impossible to guarantee anyone 100% removal.  Also, location of the ink on the body often determines how many treatments will be necessary. When ink is on the trunk of the body, the blood flow is more efficient, ink on limbs (arms & legs), because the decrease of blood flow, usually take more treatments.  The other thing that you need to consider is what the facility you pick uses to manage the discomfort.  For a tattoo that size, we would definitely numb with lidocaine injections prior to treatment.  It may be such a large area, that just a portion can be numbed at one time, due to the maximum dosage of lidocaine you body can tolerate, based on your weight.  You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to "find a provider" in your area of this technology.Good Luck!