Best Laser for green tattoo removal?

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Which is the best laser for green tattoo? I was looking at getting picosure laser or the HOYA ConBioTM MedLite® C Series EO Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers. please can you tell me the pros and cons of each? my tattoo is the size of a 50 pence coin and its on my ankle. i've had it for 2 years now and i don't know if it was professional or not.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting.  Here are some tips:
Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone.  Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops close as quickly as they open, leaving you out of luck on pre-paid packages.Stay out of the sun— sunlight can be harmful to healing in after any laser procedureAvoid infections- This means keep your tattoo area clean (i.e. don’t garden right after a tattoo removal on your arm, etc), don’t pick scabs or blisters if they occur.  Follow our post procedure instructions.  Avoid swimming for 48 hours as water can infect the treated areas.Allow healing between treatment sessions- typically 4-8 weeks.Be healthy- while the tattoo laser breaks up the tattoo particles, your body will actually eliminate the particles. Being healthy will help achieve this process faster and allow for consistent healing. Drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, and eat vitamin enriched foods.In our practice we utilize the currently most powerful Pico laser on the market called the PiQo4 by Lumenis.  The main advantage of a stronger tattoo laser (combining nano and pico wavelengths at greater power) is faster breakup of the tattoo.  The science of tattoo removal is complex but essentially the greater power will photo acoustically break up tattoo particles in smaller pieces. 
Best, 
Anil Shah

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

A green tattoo is best treated with a red laser. Best Lasers for a green tattoo is the PicoSure, Ruby or a high powered 755nm alexandrite q-Switched Laser.

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