My experience with tattoo removal :)

Trixielamour1
Worth It
Cost: $750
bernstein, Philadelphia, PA

This is day 1 of my removal process. The doctor...

26 Nov 2013
Day of treatment

This is day 1 of my removal process. The doctor injected the area with lidocaine to start which was pretty awful considering there is thin skin around that area and mostly bone (hip)... he started with one laser and I could feel it which was like a burning feeling, then moved on to the red areas with the ruby laser. They coated it with aquaphor and a light film and tape. I will return in 8 weeks exactly, for round 2. I'll keep updating pictures so you can see. Photo 1 is before...Photo 2 is directly after..

DAY 2

27 Nov 2013
1 day post

crispy and sore. i keep it lubed up nicely with aquaphor and a non stick dressing. it's red and puffy but not gross at all.. feels like day 2 of when i got the tattoo on. the smaller one is doing well and fading nicely. woot woot! (excuse the non shaving.. it's winter and i'm single. stop judging me.)

day4

29 Nov 2013
3 days post

i'm sort of annoyed.. the results aren't nearly as great as they were on a tiny one i got removed years ago. it's still sore and i keep it covered with a non stick pad and a ton of aquaphor.

a week later

3 Dec 2013
7 days post

I now know why they asked if I was pregnant.. they aren't sure of where the ink goes when they zap. weird phenomenon- the red heart ink is migrating all around.. it's strange/gross. anyway here is a pic of a week later.

itchy itchy itchy

6 Dec 2013
10 days post

this thing is sore and itchy.. its starting to flake, but not really very much. i picked at the hearts which felt good ;) it's starting to fade.

update.

6 Dec 2013
10 days post

ferret with a hoodie. since he has fans ;)

Update

30 Dec 2013
1 month post

Went away to the islands for a week- sun burning the tat helped a lot :). Not sure if I can afford more treatments as of yet.. Kinda bummed

Session 2

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Lidocaine hurt so badly on the scar tissue surrounding wings I had to stop... Bad tattoo artist did a crappy job...

Tat removal jan 29

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Tat part two

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Tat

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Right after removing bandage

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Day after

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

This looks and feels brutal.. I'm using a ton of aquaphor and yes I taped pads to me because I'm poor..

Pics

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

Pad

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

massively itchy

6 Feb 2014
3 months post

Welp, it's still healing and incredibly itchy but the black around the hearts has gone away! Yay!

Damage is done session 2!

9 Feb 2014
3 months post

Check out the hearts- no black! It's fading nicely. I did scratch it which was bad... But it was remarkably itchy. Aquaphor is my best friend

a variety of lasers, nice guy. I'm using revolite

5 out of 5 stars Overall rating

5 out of 5 stars Doctor's bedside manner

5 out of 5 stars Answered my questions

5 out of 5 stars After care follow-up

5 out of 5 stars Time spent with me

5 out of 5 stars Phone or email responsiveness

2 out of 5 stars Staff professionalism & courtesy

4 out of 5 stars Payment process

2 out of 5 stars Wait tmes

Comments (39)

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PamelaT91
February 13, 2014

Hi. You wrote that you went sun tanning on 30 dec, and you state that it helped in fading your tattoo. I thought we were supposed to stay away from the sun? :/ haha I'm confused.

falco4758
February 9, 2014

hey if your in PA you should check out GO Tattoo Removal, they have the best laser and amazing prices, check my review for pictures

daisygirl1080
February 6, 2014

10 points to you because your ferret is ADORABLE!

Trixielamour1
February 6, 2014

thanks :) he's my bff.

Alicia
(RealFriend)
January 30, 2014

Pictures and videos speak a 1,000 words. Thank you so much for sharing your story. This will be so helpful for others to know what to expect.

Trixielamour1
January 30, 2014

thanks :) so far I think this second round of zapping is going to knock a ton of it out.

Eva G
(RealFriend)
January 29, 2014

Excellent video update - thank you so much!!

Trixielamour1
January 29, 2014

hopefully my pain helps another lol

Eva G
(RealFriend)
January 30, 2014

Hahahaha... it will ;)

wilks1986
(RealFriend)
January 29, 2014

Awesome video! Your technician sounded like he was giving you a science lesson as he zapped away, what a cool guy. Happy healing :)

Trixielamour1
January 29, 2014

that's the doctor- i asked him to film this puppy for you guys and he was hyped lol

Regretful99
(RealFriend)
January 18, 2014

Good luck on your next treatment, and I want that little ferret so bad! I'm a huge animal lover, and that little baby is so sweet! Keep us posted!

Eva G
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

I think this summer I am going to let the sun go at mine...I have been keeping it out but on session #9 and giving myself break ....so why not! Happy New Year!

Eva G
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

To confirm are you being treated with the Revlite?

Trixielamour1
December 30, 2013

I'm not sure. I'll call today to ask, I have to make another appt he canceled mine. He's overpriced so I'm trying to find cheaper :(

Eva G
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

Sounds good, thank you :)

Trixielamour1
January 29, 2014

Yup revolite

Welsh Chad
(RealFriend)
December 7, 2013

The hearts have responded pretty well, especially the outlines. You've really made me want a ferret again too, but I can't. :(

oneTime2many
(RealFriend)
December 6, 2013

Oh hey btw, I just saw that you see Dr Bernstein....I was considering going to him b/c he has the RevLiteSI which is the successor of the MedliteC6 which I am using now...interesting.....ha

Trixielamour1
December 30, 2013

How much are you paying?

oneTime2many
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

I am paying the his minimum, which is $200/treatment. I know it's a lot considering its size but being that he has me wait it out 3+months between sessions (and I need to being that i'm in my last stages) it's not that bad. And I cannot and will not put a price on trust and beautiful healing/treatment, so I am happy to support a Dr like him. Funny b/c I did call Dr. Bernstein but he wanted a $150 consult fee....so I just left it at that. I do think the RevlLite and Medlite are pretty comparable; I think the RevLite just offers more frequencies...? Why, how much are you paying? All the pros will be expensive, b/c they have legitimate cause: fantastic results. The whole thing sucks really...but if you space out treatments, you actually save money and get better results.

Trixielamour1
December 30, 2013

wow i'm paying $750. he initially put me into his "study group" and they decided when they met me to not go ahead with that. He said because I have a disorder I can't be in his study (aka it was supposed to be 100% free with a new laser he got.) That pissed me off.. then he said he felt badly and would give me a discount.. well that hasn't happened and his staff lady who does finances is rude. I'd like to go anywhere else but agree i'm not paying the $150.. where do you go?

oneTime2many
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

The study group thing sounds weird...what's the new laser, do you know? I go to Dr Evan Zellinger. He has an office in Phila and KOP. I don't know his price ranges or anything, I just know that mine was like the minimal charge b/c it's so small. Hey may charge the same as where you are now(?) but I know his consults are free and my last treatment (I only did 1 w/ him) was incredible in terms of recovery and fading compared to the spa I went to previously. I'm set up to check back in next week and if he thinks it's a go, I'm going to get blasted again. But check him out if you want. And I think you should "remind" him about the "discount" :)

oneTime2many
(RealFriend)
December 30, 2013

*my mistake, Plymouth Meeting, not KOP.

Trixielamour1
December 30, 2013

I don't know some asian guy brought it in, it was ghetto-looking, non-fda approved. I'm desperate.. i have almost no income and a student. He took one look at my medicine and said "NO". Yet, Bernstein happily takes my money? I'm gonna call your chap and see, I live in Brookhaven so i'm not far.