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The Journey Begins: Tattoo Removal Nova Scotia, NS
UPDATED FROM Urchin
3 years post
A long past due update.
$2,550
Since my last update, I completed between 10-11 treatments with the Q-switch laser at Eterno. At that point, my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a second child, so I stopped treatment.
Fast-forward to February 2016. Eterno has since closed its doors, and I was excited to learn that just an hour away, a dermatological office now has a Picosure laser.
In February of this year, I had my first Picosure treatment. It was about as painful as my previous Q-Switch sessions. Results-wise, I am definitely seeing a difference. It actually removed a significant amount of the dark pink pigment on my left wrist, which up until this point has not reacted very well to the laser.
Today I go in for Picosure laser treatment #2. I am cautiously optimistic that these darned stars will be removed yet!
Fast-forward to February 2016. Eterno has since closed its doors, and I was excited to learn that just an hour away, a dermatological office now has a Picosure laser.
In February of this year, I had my first Picosure treatment. It was about as painful as my previous Q-Switch sessions. Results-wise, I am definitely seeing a difference. It actually removed a significant amount of the dark pink pigment on my left wrist, which up until this point has not reacted very well to the laser.
Today I go in for Picosure laser treatment #2. I am cautiously optimistic that these darned stars will be removed yet!
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UPDATED FROM Urchin
6 months post
5th & 6th treatments completed
I have now completed my 5th and 6th treatments.
After my 5th treatment, I noticed very minimal changes.
On my 6th treatment, we again, increased the laser frequency. The areas with the lighter pink are hardly being picked up by the laser now. I have very little of that ink left, hurrah! I really thought that colour would be much more difficult to remove!
This time around, Linda focused on the darker pink on my pink star, and did not laser the black. We did this to minimize blistering. I had a good reaction (meaning a few small blisters and some redness) which means I will likely have a good result in lightening this time.
The blue star is still taking it's time, although I am noticing subtle changes with each treatment. It's always so much more painful to laser, compared to my pink tattoo, but the pink tattoo always blisters ...the blue one never does! So funny.
It's only a week since my 6th treatment, and I am still very much healing, but I already see quite a difference in both tattoos. That feels so GOOD! I really can't wait for the process to be over...I'm impatient!
'till next time :)
After my 5th treatment, I noticed very minimal changes.
On my 6th treatment, we again, increased the laser frequency. The areas with the lighter pink are hardly being picked up by the laser now. I have very little of that ink left, hurrah! I really thought that colour would be much more difficult to remove!
This time around, Linda focused on the darker pink on my pink star, and did not laser the black. We did this to minimize blistering. I had a good reaction (meaning a few small blisters and some redness) which means I will likely have a good result in lightening this time.
The blue star is still taking it's time, although I am noticing subtle changes with each treatment. It's always so much more painful to laser, compared to my pink tattoo, but the pink tattoo always blisters ...the blue one never does! So funny.
It's only a week since my 6th treatment, and I am still very much healing, but I already see quite a difference in both tattoos. That feels so GOOD! I really can't wait for the process to be over...I'm impatient!
'till next time :)
Replies (4)
August 29, 2013
Looks good..did they say how may treatments it would take in total?? I have a little pink in my tattoo so it is good to know that the color is responding well! Mine is mostly black (scripting) and pink flowers with a little bit of green for the leaves..but mostly black..I am making an appt for a consultation tomorrow. I really hope the Dr. tells ,me something positive!
December 21, 2014
It's been a long while since your last update, would love to know how you're making out with your removal. Please give us an update when you can. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM Urchin
4 months post
4th Treatment
Just had my 4th treatment completed.
It felt like it went quicker this time, but the pain was the same. I always get worked up right before the appointment, because I know what is in store!
Glad to be done another treatment though. Can't wait to see what results we get from this round!
I am scheduled to go back the end of July. I'll be sure to update with photos before then of what progress we've made from this treatment!
It felt like it went quicker this time, but the pain was the same. I always get worked up right before the appointment, because I know what is in store!
Glad to be done another treatment though. Can't wait to see what results we get from this round!
I am scheduled to go back the end of July. I'll be sure to update with photos before then of what progress we've made from this treatment!
Replies (5)
June 17, 2013
This gives me hope! I have a blue tatt that I am hoping to zap away in the near future.
July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013
Hello Blessone, I agree cover up's can go wrong, but not all do, and you just have to be very careful and work with a talented artist. When you says tattoos are wrong and they are a "satanic craft", with no disrespect, I disagree! You are making a very large statement by stating that everyone regrets their tattoos, and for those who don't yet, will....really? And you know that to be a 100% accurate fact? If so, then why do I, and many other people not regret tattoos (Let me be clear, I only regret the one on my back due to how it turned out) Regarding your advice:
"Other good way is to gather some money and buy your self q switch laser from ebay, u can zap yourself every month and u pay same as u are removing your tatt at some places,"
I caution anyone reading that to NEVER EVER do that!!!!!!!!! You will end up with burns and you are not qualified to treat yourself. I am certain that comment will be removed from this site by the community manager.
Regards,
B11
July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013
July 10, 2013
Sorry for my language, did not mean to insult anyone. Just wanted to tell what i think. Ofc, if u have professional and u have money for it, goahead. I did not give any advice to buy a laser, i just say that it is one option if u cant afford so much sessions as u really need. And i can form a sentnce because im from country where we dont speak or write UK and US. If u search about people who discuss about buying lasers and even create such things by their self then welcome to world where everything is possible and much people think that is a good idea, if u have much to remove. I just say that. Be careful to not pay to much because it is not worth so much. At my country, some places ask for example 300 euros for 30x30cm and other place asks 35 euros for 30x30cm... Diferece is, first place uses same laser what is sold at ebay and the girl who works there, is propably not better user in such tech as myself, so she would propably scar me even more. Other place what is only 30 euros, there is professional uptodate laser what is used for all skin probles and what u cant buy from ebay because it is not for sale to regular people and propably is to expensive and whos the person who will laser? Professional dermatolog who has took off tattoos already 6 years. Now, people, why i am talking about it? I just want u to see what is going on. God bless you all... Coverup can be good, but be careful. Make caverup only then if there is really some ink left what u cant remove but as it will go, just go with it. The less ink u have, the better coverup will be.
July 28, 2013
Hi, Urchin! What types of lasers are they using on you? I just had my first treatment with the Picosure which worked wonders on my light blue, green, and dark purple, but it hasn't touched the pink. Just wondering what they used on your pink since it's fading so nicely!
July 28, 2013
Not urchin but in her first post it says they are using a q switched laser if that helps..
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Hey, I'm just seeing this update now... fading is looking great! Thanks for sharing, do you have anymore news for us?
I think taking a break is smart. Please come back to update when you start your treatments again.