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First Treatment with Picosure - United Kingdom, GB

Name: First Treatment with Picosure - United Kingdom, GB
Item: trueskin
Rating: 4
Author: regretfulkat

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I have been for my first treatment with the...

regretfulkatOctober 27, 2013

$1,500

I have been for my first treatment with the picosure laser. I have been waiting 3 months to get thos done. I hated my tattoo straight after I got it. It was a rash decision to get it to cover another tattoo.

The tattoo was nothing like what I wanted. It looked like a messy blob. Since getting it, I have been embarrassed to wear my legs out at all. I have hidden it from my family and friends. I have avoided going swimming and anything else that might make me have to display it. The only person who knows about the tattoo is my boyfriend. I guess I must be pretty insecure.

After researching online and reading all of the helpful reviews, I decided to go for the picosure laser. I am a teacher so I have a reasonable income for my age, but it will still be a struggle to pay for it. I am planning to put aside 200 £ a month to pay for it. After hearing all of the positive reviews about Picosure I'm hoping that it will be worth it.

I had the first treatment yesterday. It hurt a lot! I had got laser removal before with q-switched and I found the picosure a good bit more painful. On the plus side, the treatment was very quick, lasting about 5 minutes.

I was charged 399 £ for the treatment. The girl said that I would likely be looking at 4 to six treatments.

Straight after I got the treatment it turned white. Now this morning it it very red with some blistering. It is not painful though unless I touch it.

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Replies (15)

untatme

October 29, 2013

My skin was red for a few days after my last tx! It went away.

regretfulkat

October 31, 2013

Thanks for the comment! yeah mine is still red after three days and is quite painful to touch!

13Nikki78

October 29, 2013

Can I ask where u went? And did you have the previous laser on the same tattoo? I ask because I to have recently got a tattoo that I hate, I am so embarrassed to show it and I also work in a school. Sadly I'm only a TA so not on such a great salary hence the reason I have gone for Q switch laser as it is more affordable sessions, but I am unsure now as they have told me it won't get rid of the blue in my tattoo:-( I would really like to talk to someone at the clinic about it if you wouldn't mind passing on their details! I can see a change in yours already, and after my first session with Q switch I have noticed nothing other than a lump under my skin. I can't wait to see your next picture

untatme

October 29, 2013

I am in the states. I went to a place in Austin, TX. I did not notice a change after my first session. Only until a week after my second did I see a change. I am happy with the clearance though!

untatme

October 29, 2013

I have only had the two PicoSure sessions on my tattoo. Hope this helps!

13Nikki78

October 29, 2013

I'm in the UK and unfortunately picosure hasn't quite made its self known over here! I have only heard of 1 salon doing it. So I think I'll continue with Q switch for now, but i will continue following your progress. Good luck.x

untatme

October 29, 2013

Good luck to you as well! I would like to see how well the Q-switched works so I am glad to see your postings. I am flying to another state to get my treatments because that is the closest PicoSure laser. =/

13Nikki78

October 29, 2013

Wow flights as well, not a cheap process for you then! At least you have to leave it quite a while inbetween sessions so u can save save save! Would you ever get another tattoo??x

untatme

October 29, 2013

OMG-I am so broke while doing this. haha. I used Care Credit so if it were evry week that would be ideal for me since I am just paying it off monthly. I'd much rather it be gone sooner! I have only paid for four treatments so I am hoping that I do not need four more because if that is the case I will not be getting the last four for quite a while (Until I finish paying off the first four). Also, hell to the no! I am never getting another tattoo!!! If I win the lottery I am removing the one on my back and saying good riddance to tats.

regretfulkat

October 29, 2013

Hi Nikki! Yesh working in a school can make tattoos a big pain! The other laser was q-switched and I used that on the original tattoo but after 3 sessions with that I was only noticing minimal fading so I impatiently went out and got this hideous cover up. Massive regret. The q-switched does work over time but it just takes much longer. Do you have a lot of colours in the tattoo? And which colours? I went for picosure because of the blues and greens in mine. And these colours have faded really rapidly so far. The other colours like yellow and red haven't faded. I went to Blue Water for my treatment I don't know the name I just made an appointment through the website. They are nice in there but they will charge 50 £ for a consultation in person. However they chatted to me on the phone and gave me a rough price estimate before I went over to them.

bellablue

October 29, 2013

Hi regretfulkat Thanks so much for your post. I feel like we share a similar story. I have a horrible 'blob' on my back which was a rushed coverup up of a tat I hated just as much. Just want it gone now so it can stop reminding me of what an idiot I am! I'm in Bristol and I think the nearest picosure is in surrey which will be a pain to get to but you are inspiring me to give it a go..I hope you will keep us updated here on your progress? And please keep posting pics! x

13Nikki78

October 31, 2013

I have 3 coloured birds blue pink and orange and black writing! It is all up on my profile if you'd like to look! Can I ask how much you were charged for your session?:-)

regretfulkat

October 31, 2013

HI Nikki. I was charged 399£ crazy expensive. I saved for 3 months before going as I had been given an estimate. I think because I psyched myself up to pay it, it wasn't as bad. Your tattoo would probably be done for 299 a session as it looks smaller than mine. Definitely the blue bird would respond well to it but I'm not sure about the pink one!

oneTime2many

October 30, 2013

Wow that Pico blasted that ink, that's awesome!!!....here's to speedy recovery. Pls keep us posted :)

13Nikki78

November 1, 2013

Hi regretfulkat, I hope you r recovering well after your treatment! I have my first laser tomorrow and I'm very anxious. I am definitely going to look into picosure abit more though and give the salon a call and have a chat. Did u have your full treatment when u went for your consultation? As I'm right down south and the salon is quite far for me to go just for a chat!

UPDATED FROM regretfulkat

2 days post

Second day after tx 1

regretfulkatOctober 28, 2013

My tattoo has gotten a lot more red and some more blisters have formed. It is not uncomfortable though. It is hard to see how much fading there is with the blisters. I will update when the blisters have gone. I'm not sure if my ink has turned red or if that is just a reaction of my skin. Hopefully it wont just all turn red because I heard red can't be removed by Picosure :/ other than the red the blue and green seems to have faded well :)

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Welsh Chad

October 27, 2013

Hi Kat, sorry to hear you're regretting your new tattoo. Removing a tattoo takes time and I'm confident you will have excellent results with picosure. If you're ever feeling down about anything you can always visit the site as we are all keen to support each other! If you look at our reviews you will see that tattoos DO fade and that you hopefully won't be stuck with it for long.

kahelelani

October 27, 2013

Amazing fading, the picosure is the best. Good luck with it...aloha...k

laserhopeful

October 28, 2013

Looks like your tattoo responded really well to the treatment. The coming few days are the hardest in terms of healing- the other reviews on this site will help a lot in reassuring you. Looking forward to seeing how it fades after 1 picosure treatment! Thanks for the review:)

UPDATED FROM regretfulkat

2 months post

2 months after first tx

regretfulkatDecember 1, 2013

Tattoo looking quite faded and the redness has died down. It actually looks more faded in real life. I wore bare legs for the first time in ages and covered it pretty well with make up and no one seemed to notice it! Going for next tx at the weekend.

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Welsh Chad

December 1, 2013

Good on you for not being afraid to show your legs! Do you have a photo of the tattoo now?

JuliusX

December 2, 2013

I agree! For some reason pics don't show the fading as well as it looks in person. Good luck on your next tx!

amy93

December 5, 2013

Hey before you go for your 2nd treatment do you have a photo to see the progress? Its been a week since my 1st picosure treatment at Trueskin (bluewater) and my tattoo is on my calf/ankle. My family dont know that I'm getting it removed but judging by the reaction of seeing it for the 1st time im sure they'll be pleased!

Laseredsoon

December 15, 2013

How's it looking?

BeautifulRose

December 22, 2013

Can we see a new photo? I just got a tattoo on my forearm and I hate it. I need assurance something will take this off. Be glad yours was just on the ankle. I will be wearing long sleeves for months....

kahelelani

December 22, 2013

aloha BeautifulRose, Have you had a consulation? My first consultation made me feel very optimistic. Tattoo removal does take time, it's easier and faster to get the tattoo. Patience is very important but once you get moving along with the process it brings hope--it did for me and many others here. In the meantime, I often wear tattoo sleeve cover ups and it helps. Good luck. aloha...k