Study of Picosecond and Nanosecond Q-switched Lasers for Tattoo Removal

Inclusion Criteria: * Females or Males, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive) * Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - IV (Appendix 3) * Tattoos containing black/blue ink alone or in combination with other colors * Target tattoos older than 1 year * Presence of tattoos equal or greater than 2 square inches, not to exceed 12 square inches * Must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form * Must be willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions * Wiling to cover tattoos with a bandage or clothing; and/or have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treated area starting 2 to 4 weeks before the treatment and/or every day for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period * Willing to use hydroquinone approximately 4 weeks pre-treatment and post- treatment if required * Willingness to have digital photographs taken of the treated area * Agree not to undergo any other procedure(s) for the tattoo removal during the study * Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in a study of another device or drug within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study * Prior treatment for tattoo removal in the target area, e.g., with q-switched laser, IPL, dermabrasion, electrocautery, cryotherapy * History of a…