Common Reasons for Tattoo Removal
Many people experience similar issues after getting a tattoo: tattoos not achieving the desired effect. These issues include tattoo discoloration, changes in personal aesthetics, and tattoo artists not following the original design.
This can lead people to want to remove their previous tattoos.
Currently, Pico laser tattoo removal is the most popular method. Before considering pico laser tattoo removal, you need to understand whether your tattoo is suitable for Pico laser tattoo removal.
Not all tattoo colors are suitable for Pico laser removal.
First, you need to understand the color of your tattoo. Different tattoo colors require different laser removal parameters.
Laser Wavelengths for Different Tattoo Colors
| Tattoo Color | Recommended Wavelength | Removal Speed | Absorption Efficiency | Difficulty Level |
| Black | 1064 nm | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fastest | Absorbs all wavelengths; strongest reaction | Easiest |
| Red | 532 nm | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Faster | Excellent absorption at 532 nm | Easy |
| Yellow | 532 nm | ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate | Average absorption efficiency | Moderate |
| Gray | 1064 / 532 nm | ⭐⭐ Moderate | Uneven absorption depending on pigment mix | Slightly Difficult |
| Green | 532 nm | ⭐ Slow | Weak absorption | Difficult |
| Blue / Purple | 450–490 nm | Slowest | Limited absorption of short wavelengths | Most Difficult |
As the table shows, different tattoos require different lasers for removal.
Of all tattoo colors, black tattoos are the easiest to remove (a pure black tattoo is recommended for first-time tattoos). Black fully absorbs all 1064nm wavelengths of the PICO laser.
Red tattoos require a 532nm wavelength and are also easy to Remove.
Yellow tattoos, like red, are also well-suited to the 532nm wavelength and are also easy to remove.
Gray tattoos, a mixed color, have moderate removal speed and effectiveness, and are generally removed using 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths.
Green, blue, and purple tattoos require multiple and extended removals, as these three colors have very weak absorption of laser light.
White tattoos are the most difficult to remove. White ink has little absorption, meaning it reflects these wavelengths, making them difficult to remove.
It has a very beautiful peacock tattoo, typically a mixture of black, green, purple, and blue.
This type of tattoo is the most challenging to remove, requiring a laser treatment for each color, then removing the color layer by layer. Complete removal typically requires at least eight laser treatments.
Many clients who Use PICO Laser Machine for tattoo removal worry about incomplete removal. Some complex-colored tattoos may not be completely removed. In such cases, it’s necessary to combine treatment with other machines, such as the Nd-Yag or the Q-Machine. These machines can assist with treatment and achieve complete tattoo removal.
With today’s increasingly diverse aesthetics, even the most beautiful tattoos eventually tire of looking good, much like the wallpaper you stare at on your screen every day, which you’ll want to change regularly. Therefore, the best way to remove a tattoo is to avoid getting one, rather than considering laser removal afterward. If your tattoo holds special meaning to you, consider a solid black tattoo instead of a complex color.
