I've had 11 removal sessions with the Picosure laser to-date. The tattoo is fading, but this process is going much slower and less effective than I would like (please see photo). The tattoo was done with black ink. Is there any other recommended lasers I should try like Pico4, for example?
August 22, 2017
Answer: Is there a better option than PicoSure for laser tattoo removal? Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo. Here in our office we use the Pico technology, but we have the PicoWay laser manufactured by Candela. The PicoWay laser has all 3 wavelengths (1064nm, 785nm and 532nm wavelengths) The 1064nm wavelength is best for black. The ink in your tattoo looks pretty light, line art only and should respond well to the PicoWay laser. I am not sure what wavelength they have been using on your tattoo, but 1064nm is best for black ink. You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to find a provider of this technology in your area. Good Luck!
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Is there a better option than PicoSure for laser tattoo removal? Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo. Here in our office we use the Pico technology, but we have the PicoWay laser manufactured by Candela. The PicoWay laser has all 3 wavelengths (1064nm, 785nm and 532nm wavelengths) The 1064nm wavelength is best for black. The ink in your tattoo looks pretty light, line art only and should respond well to the PicoWay laser. I am not sure what wavelength they have been using on your tattoo, but 1064nm is best for black ink. You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to find a provider of this technology in your area. Good Luck!
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Better option than Pico I agree with another comment here that if it is pure black then you probably will see a better result with a nanosecond QSwitch ND:YAG laser. I use the Fotona device in my practice and get great results. I agree that the Pico lasers have had a ton of marketing behind them without any proof that they are better than the nanosecond QS lasers. I would discuss your results first with your provider and see if they can provide an explanation and then consider getting a second opinion with a trained expert in laser tattoo removal at a physician's office that specializes in tattoo removal. Hope that helps!
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Better option than Pico I agree with another comment here that if it is pure black then you probably will see a better result with a nanosecond QSwitch ND:YAG laser. I use the Fotona device in my practice and get great results. I agree that the Pico lasers have had a ton of marketing behind them without any proof that they are better than the nanosecond QS lasers. I would discuss your results first with your provider and see if they can provide an explanation and then consider getting a second opinion with a trained expert in laser tattoo removal at a physician's office that specializes in tattoo removal. Hope that helps!
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