My experience with Dr. Christenson was very positive. She is very thorough and does a fantastic job of combining both Eastern and Western medicine. Her professional and gentle personality puts you at ease so you feel free to talk to her candidly about your health issues and concerns. I have recommended her to others because my treatment with her has exceeded my expectations.
The short answer is yes. The tattoo can be removed with the Picosure laser. Now for the long answer. Tattoo removal is a process much like you went through when you had the ink placed. Laser tattoo removal takes time because we need the body to heal and the immune system to remove the ink. Treatment time has a lot of variables and you should book a consultation with a local provider to get an accurate treatment plan. Seeing a tattoo in person provides a much better picture then seeing it online. Time between treatments can depend on your skin type, the amount of ink used and healing times. After your first treatment you will start noticing changes over the next 3-4 weeks. Scarring depends on the patient. If you typically heal without scars odds are you will do the same with the tattoo removal. Hope this helps with your decision
It sounds like you have had several treatments of Cool Sculpting over the last 18 months. I am sorry that you did not receive the results you were expecting. To answer your question there are three main differences: treatment time, downtime and pain levels. First, treatment time is only 25 minutes with SculpSure compared to the long 50 minutes you went through with Cool Sculpting Second, downtime with SculpSure is zero. You can literally have a treatment and return to normal activities. Whereas Cool Sculpting patients report that it was impossible to return to normal activities because of the pain, numbness and the frozen stick of butter under the skin at the treatment area. The third area is pain associated with the treatment. Pain can be significant with Cool Sculpting along with numbness. This pain and numbness can be at a level that requires medication. SculpSure has the feeling of an intense workout or a sunburn but nothing that would inhibit activity or require medication for the average patient. SculpSure offers several areas that provide better results over Cool Sculpting. I recommend that you see a SculpSure provider for a consultation and discuss your desired results and past experiences. Then a treatment plan could be designed to achieve those results.
It is common to develop nodules after a SculpSure treatment because of the death of the fat cells. You should massage the area that was treated on a regular basis until your next treatment in 12 weeks. Please make sure you are staying well hydrated to help with the body process the dead fat cells. As long as the treatment was applied evenly you should be fine.
Laser hair removal has become less expensive over the years because of competitive prices and technology. However, please do not base your treatment on price alone. There are many factors that go into a successful laser hair removal treatment. One of the most important is the knowledge and training of the provider. Sometimes, a low cost treatment can lead to the local mechanic giving you laser hair removal. Just be careful and use a physician because serious side effects can occur if the laser is used inappropriately. Cost varies by region, state, city and sometimes block. If you live in an area with lots of competition then you will probably receive lower prices. However, if you live in an area that only has one provider you may end up paying more per treatment. The other factor that determines cost is the number of treatments required. Most practices offer significant discounts when buying a package of treatments. These packages can literally save you hundreds of dollars. Always ask about package pricing. Cost can also be influenced by season. If you are seeking laser hair removal during Christmas you will probably find a clinic that has a promotion that will save you money. Even if you don't see a promotion advertised ask if any are available. Another way to save is to ask if the practice offers a cash discount. In the end you are going to spend a sizable sum on laser hair removal but if it delivers the results you desire isn't it worth it?
The best laser hair removal is the one that provides you with the best results. In order to determine which laser is best for you it is imperative that you have a consultation to with a physician. Although, the general information about each laser has already been discussed just remember that these "facts" are general descriptions of each laser. In order to provide the best choice for you as an individual a physician would want to know your skin tone, area that you want treated and your expectations of the treatment. Once these items are discussed an appropriate treatment plan could be discussed and expectations could be established. In laser hair removal each patient is different. Therefore, a customized plan should be developed using the best technology for that patient. This way the patient receives comfortable hair removal treatment that delivers the results desired in the shortest treatment time. In conclusion, there are multiple lasers on the market that work for laser hair removal. The best one for you will require sitting down with a physician.
