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Ankle Tattoo - Nashville, TN
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4 years post
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JLN319April 9, 2017
WORTH IT$350
It has been a little over six weeks since my last treatment (13th overall, 1st Enlighten). The pictures are not blurry, that is exactly what it looks like. Not attractive. The blisters and scabs took awhile to heal, but the skin is now intact. There is quite a bit of hyperpigmentation. I have experienced this with every YAG laser treatment, but not with the Picosure. I'm not a fan of it as it is ugly and takes so long to fade. I feel like I'm taking a step backward as it is so much more visible now than before this last treatment. Crossing my fingers for quite healing....again.
UPDATED FROM JLN319
4 years post
Thirteenth Treatment 2/22/17
JLN319February 26, 2017
After a little research, I decided to go ahead and try the Enlighten laser. There is a clinic nearby that agreed to treat my tattoo for only $100 since it was so faded. Following my last few Picosure treatments, I had very little swelling, bleeding, or blistering. My assumption was that the less ink in my skin, the less reaction my skin would have to the laser. Not so. The Nurse Practitioner iced my ankle prior to the treatment, and used the pico setting, a 1064 wavelength, and 4 jules. My skin frosted immediately, which hasn't happened before. I was surprised that the laser found ink that was barely visible. Then it started swelling. And turning bright red. And blistering. The pictures were taken the day after the treatment. The blisters have grown quite a bit since then. I hope this means the treatment will be effective and remove the last bits of ink. Unfortunately, I wasn't expecting this reaction. The weather is warming up and I am going to Florida for Spring Break in three weeks. I was looking forward to wearing dresses and shorts, but now I think I will be back to constantly covering up my ankle. In hindsight, I should have had the treatment done in November or December to give it more time to heal before the warm weather. Oh well. Crossing my fingers for quick healing and fading.
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April 7, 2017
Can u upload a current picture after the enlighten treatment?
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4 years post
Lucky 13?
JLN319February 1, 2017
It has been a year since my last laser treatment. I am undecided whether or not it is worth going for another. I think I may have maxed out on the effectiveness. While it is very faded, there are still traces of ink left. I'd love to hear some feedback or advice!
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February 1, 2017
Hey:)
Your Tattoo it Not realy noticeable. I guess other People do not recognize it, but of course you still Know where it was and That's why you can still See the Last Traces of ink.
If you want to go for another Session i Would give you the advice to try the Enlighten Laser. The Picosure is Great, but the wavelength is not Perfect for Black, so it can Happen that Not 100% of the ink can be removed. The Enlighten has the Perfect wavelength and is a Pico Laser too.
Your Tattoo it Not realy noticeable. I guess other People do not recognize it, but of course you still Know where it was and That's why you can still See the Last Traces of ink.
If you want to go for another Session i Would give you the advice to try the Enlighten Laser. The Picosure is Great, but the wavelength is not Perfect for Black, so it can Happen that Not 100% of the ink can be removed. The Enlighten has the Perfect wavelength and is a Pico Laser too.
February 2, 2017
I agree with the other commenter about the Enlighten. I switched from Picosure to Enlighten (see my review) and there's been a HUGE difference.
February 4, 2017
Your results are amazing! I found a place nearby that has an Enlighten laser. I hope to get in next week for a consultation. I'm still hopeful that complete removal is possible!
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