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The Blister-Monster
Hi everyone,
just wanted to let you know that I had my Picosure treatment (and Revlite for the reds) on Monday with general anesthetic - the first in my life ever! All tattoos got treated at once as it was quite time-consuming to get the medical team together. Of course I didn't feel anything and the staff was so sweet afterwards, they really took care of me! Very professional and reliable! However... the days afterwards have been quite a nightmare, my skin blistered up like crazy and changing bandages takes about an hour every time, using tons of material. Besides the blisters, my skin is red and my whole arm is bruised and sore. Everything is sensitive to the touch, so sleeping, getting dressed, going to uni, writing,... have been painful experiences.
As far as the color coming out, I can say, I'm extremly impressed with the results in my shoulder tattoo, where, as fas as I can say now, a lot of color came out. I will post pictures in a few days, but right now, it is way to gross to show anyone. All around the lasered areas, my body is swollen, so I look a little bit like the Michelin man (or the Pilsbury dough boy). Anyway... thank you guys for your nice and supportive comments! You are right, it is a trip into the unknown. If I had known before Monday... well, no I would have still done it. I think I'll schedule my next appointment for the middle of December, to do it all over again... hopefully by the end of next year in some of the tattoos, or by the end of 2016, I should be tatt-free!
just wanted to let you know that I had my Picosure treatment (and Revlite for the reds) on Monday with general anesthetic - the first in my life ever! All tattoos got treated at once as it was quite time-consuming to get the medical team together. Of course I didn't feel anything and the staff was so sweet afterwards, they really took care of me! Very professional and reliable! However... the days afterwards have been quite a nightmare, my skin blistered up like crazy and changing bandages takes about an hour every time, using tons of material. Besides the blisters, my skin is red and my whole arm is bruised and sore. Everything is sensitive to the touch, so sleeping, getting dressed, going to uni, writing,... have been painful experiences.
As far as the color coming out, I can say, I'm extremly impressed with the results in my shoulder tattoo, where, as fas as I can say now, a lot of color came out. I will post pictures in a few days, but right now, it is way to gross to show anyone. All around the lasered areas, my body is swollen, so I look a little bit like the Michelin man (or the Pilsbury dough boy). Anyway... thank you guys for your nice and supportive comments! You are right, it is a trip into the unknown. If I had known before Monday... well, no I would have still done it. I think I'll schedule my next appointment for the middle of December, to do it all over again... hopefully by the end of next year in some of the tattoos, or by the end of 2016, I should be tatt-free!
Feeling really worried today
I know, tattoo removal is a process of ups and downs, but today I really feel it... I'm wondering, how long this will take to remove all of my tattoos and if it is even possible. Or will I just go on and on over the years, ruining my skin, psyche, finances...
I really wonder, if the tattoos will come off for good. My Dr. actually said that they will definatly, but I wonder how many treatments will it really take and how will I manage this over the years if I always need anesthesia to get lasered? What will my skin look like in the end? My self-esteem is really non-existent anymore, I'm trying to cover up the tattoos as good as possible, but still I have people asking me, "Ooooh, what you got there? A tattoo?" And when they find out I'm getting them removed, I had reactions like people telling me, I should have thought about that before and all that and giving me a "too-bad-for-you-stupid"-look. :(
Sorry for all my complaining, but this is really taking a toll on me and my relationships with friends and family. I don't like to go out more and the thought of staying over night soon at some of my bf's friends who I don't know so well is like "Will I be able to keep my tattoos covered at all times?".
When I got the tattoos I lived a totally different life, I was much younger, too. And now, with all the new people I know, I feel like they are totally out of my league. I feel like an outcast and I want to hide most of the time. It is ruining my relationship, too. I guess, it is difficult for a man, trying to see a loving and caring person in the woman, a potential wife and mother maybe, if he has a devil with butterfly wings staring at him, everytime he looks at her.
Wow... these things are mistakes of a lifetime, really.
Sorry, I hope I didn't put anybody down.
Next tx Monday 22nd. I'll keep you updated.
I really wonder, if the tattoos will come off for good. My Dr. actually said that they will definatly, but I wonder how many treatments will it really take and how will I manage this over the years if I always need anesthesia to get lasered? What will my skin look like in the end? My self-esteem is really non-existent anymore, I'm trying to cover up the tattoos as good as possible, but still I have people asking me, "Ooooh, what you got there? A tattoo?" And when they find out I'm getting them removed, I had reactions like people telling me, I should have thought about that before and all that and giving me a "too-bad-for-you-stupid"-look. :(
Sorry for all my complaining, but this is really taking a toll on me and my relationships with friends and family. I don't like to go out more and the thought of staying over night soon at some of my bf's friends who I don't know so well is like "Will I be able to keep my tattoos covered at all times?".
When I got the tattoos I lived a totally different life, I was much younger, too. And now, with all the new people I know, I feel like they are totally out of my league. I feel like an outcast and I want to hide most of the time. It is ruining my relationship, too. I guess, it is difficult for a man, trying to see a loving and caring person in the woman, a potential wife and mother maybe, if he has a devil with butterfly wings staring at him, everytime he looks at her.
Wow... these things are mistakes of a lifetime, really.
Sorry, I hope I didn't put anybody down.
Next tx Monday 22nd. I'll keep you updated.
Is it just me or is this one fading some more as well?
Here is a picture of my wrist tattoo that was treated with Picosure April 23rd. So now, 3,5 months later I think I still see some more fading. The picture is bad quality, sorry for that.
I think I will have the two wrist ones treated by themselves without anesthesia. It doesn't take too long to do one of them, aout 5 minutes, so I think I can manage the pain.
I think I will have the two wrist ones treated by themselves without anesthesia. It doesn't take too long to do one of them, aout 5 minutes, so I think I can manage the pain.
Provider Review
Dr. Kirsten Kramer
Dr. Kramer is a very down to earth person, kind, honest and professional. Her practice in Nürnberg is one of the few places in Germany that has the Picosure. It is always busy and it sometimes difficult to get an appointment as they have a run on their laser at the moment. Dr. Kramer gave me good options for pain reduction (in comparison to other places) and I can always contact her via email.