How many sessions will it take to remove a red ink tattoo? (photos)

Excellent question.  Thank you for contributing.
Our office specializes in laser tattoo removal.  The Alex Trivantage laser possesses a Q switched 532 nm wavelength which is designed to precisely target red tattoo and we get excellent results with this laser.  Usually 5-6 treatments are required but this depends on properties of the ink, location and background skin.

If you would like to learn more about the procedure I recommend an in person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training.

The number of treatments will not be predictable till you start treatment.  This is a harder color to remove.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Unfortunately, red ink is a difficult pigment to remove. However, I have used the PicoWay laser to successfully remove red ink many times. Given the size of your tattoo and richness of color, it will probably take at least 5 or 6 sessions, particularly since the tattoo is located on the neck, where skin may be extra sensitive. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to be evaluated in person and determine your best plan.

It can take 5 or 6 sessions to remove this tattoo depending on the quality of the red ink used.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green

Thanks for your question.  It is impossible to predict how many sessions it will take to remove any tattoo.  Based on our experience, we definitely recommend a picosecond laser with 532 nm wavelength.  For PicoSure, this wavelength is an upgrade over the original models and was added specifically for treating some red inks.  The PicoSure Laser is new technology and will generally remove tattoos in half the treatments (or less!) required by older lasers, without the risk of burning and with much, much lower risk of hypopigmentation.