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Which is better Q-switched or Q-switched ND YAG laser for best safest results for a black orange red tattoo for rework? (photo)

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Im wanting to get a tattoo lighten so it can be covered up by another tattoo. The tattoo consists mainly black - orange and small amounts of red ink. I currently have the option of a Q-switched laser or a Q-switched ND YAG laser, while research points to the ND YAG for colours like orange and red, there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of comparison evidence as to which is the better choice or what will works best? The Q-switched laser treatments are far more affordable then the ND YAG laser.

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