Can the PicoSure laser remove white ink?

July 23, 2018
Asked By:bmb462 in Staten Island, NY

I got my tattoo back in February 2018 on my upper left arm. It is 95% Black with white streaks. I’d like to get it removed but I have read mixed results about white ink. Some sites say it can be removed it can be removed with the Picosure laser while others say white ink is nearly impossible to be removed. I want to get it removed but I don’t want to have it lasered only to have the white streaks stay behind. Any help would be appreciated.

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July 25, 2018

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July 30, 2018

Answer: White ink is complex

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July 27, 2018

Answer: It depends on the white ink

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Answer: It depends on the white ink

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