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Picosure Tattoo Removal

UPDATED FROM Edmond2528
1 year post

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Edmond2528August 17, 2014
WORTH IT$1,500
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Westlake Dermatology

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This facility is amazing. It is a gorgeous office, the front desk girls are extremely friendly and helpful, and both of the Dr.'s I have seen have been wonderful. They gave me realistic expectations and completely professional service. I can't praise them enough.

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Eva G
August 20, 2014
It will (or should) continue to fade, so I think it's looking really great. You have some Hypo pigmentation by the looks of the photo. It is important to refrain from sunbathing while having tattoo removal. 
whatever666
August 27, 2014
I don't think you will have complete removal. I don't think 99% of the people who get tattoo laser removal will. I have had to come to terms with that through my own process. I have had ten treatments with non-picosure lasers, and now I just had my 11th treatment with a picosure one. I have scarring from a previous botched treatment and it still looks like the tattoos are there. I am only continuing to do this because the whole goal was to remove the tattoo and it looks worse than it did before the treatment at this point. I wish I could give people a "wow tattoo laser removal is AWESOME!" story but I just can't. Tattoo lightening is a reality, but removal just isn't.
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Iris Kelley
August 27, 2014
In my experience when you do multiple treatments with a non-pico laser such as a q-switch yag laser there is something called recalification that can happen to the ink. It will start to fade but will never full clear. I have seen this with some patient who have done up to 20tx with the older technology and you can still see the ink. The good news is the picosure can fully clear it. It just going to take longer. I would estimate another 5-6 treatments on the picosure but you can get it cleared. Just a long drawn out process that I am sure is super frustrating.
JLN319
August 27, 2014
That is really good to hear! I've has 7 q-switch and 2 Picosure treatments. I'm very happy with Picosure, but always skeptical about complete removal.
Edmond2528
September 9, 2014
I SO HOPE YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!!! :)
skintemple
February 22, 2015
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Girlish
September 9, 2014
I couldn't find this info anywhere.. how much time has to be in between sessions?
ashley.weidler
September 9, 2014
Typical treatment interval is 6-8 weeks. Healing with the blister takes anywhere from a few days up to a week. The longer interval is so that your body (lymphatic system) has time to process the ink as it breaks apart.
glowy56
January 31, 2016
what is the cost per treatment please and where is the clinic
UPDATED FROM Edmond2528
1 year post

Not sure what to think......

Edmond2528August 17, 2014
Well, I had my 6th tx in March and then took the summer off. I do believe it has continued to fade, although I am very ran and it's hard to tell. Parts of the tattoo, especially the top, almost seemed to get lighter as I got darker. Not sure if this is hypopigmentation still, or what. Maybe once, or, if- I should say- the tattoo is completely removed, that skin will no longer tan? Afraid I might have a "ghost" of my original tattoo. I don't really know what to expect at this point. I plan on resuming my treatments this fall, after my tan fades. Hopefully, God willing, I can be free of this tattoo by next summer. I've attached some pics of what it currently looks like.

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JLN319
August 17, 2014
Looks good! I think you and I are at similar stages in the fading of our ankle tattoos. I also have mixed feelings. A year ago I would have been thrilled to have it faded this much. The process just seems so slow, and I'm still not sure I will have complete removal. Thank you for sharing!
Edmond2528
August 17, 2014
Ugh! I know the feeling!!!! When I look at my "before" pics, I am happy for where I am, but I'm still not thrilled with the results. I hope we both get where we want to be someday! :)
americasorola
September 4, 2015
I hace the exact dame feeling Richi now!!! Omg if i only knew this process was gonna be hell I would have not done it.... So could you please recommend to me if I should get txs with Pico?
Angel.M
November 30, 2014
Nice! So the discoloration goes away ?? Im getting it all over my arm, do you have any remedies to help thanks!
UPDATED FROM Edmond2528
8 months post

Treatment 6

Edmond2528March 10, 2014
I had my 6th pico treatment yesterday in Dallas. I expressed that I was getting discouraged and Karen was very encouraging. She moved the setting to 2.8 this time. It frosted great and she was pleased, hoping I will have noticeable results. I hope so too!!!!

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untatme
March 10, 2014
It looks almost the same color as your skin!!!
Edmond2528
March 10, 2014
I really hope I see some dramatic results this time.
untatme
March 10, 2014
I am getting pretty discouraged as well. I am having hyperpigmentation issues and I am tired of being so broke from going to Austin so much =(*. It would be so much easier if I could get it done in New Orleans. A bit depressing.
Edmond2528
March 10, 2014
Ugh. I know- it totally sucks. I'm so over it. I just keep plugging along thinking well I'm one treatment closer. We really have no choice at this point :( The only way to make progress is to keep on. But I'm OVER IT. Blah
bigkahoona
March 10, 2014
i think that you can treat your whole tattoo in one session... if you can handle the pain omf course. but the swelling can not be that bad. i got my whole ankle, shin, calf and femoral treated in one session...
Linbray
March 16, 2014
I am reading picosure does not remove red I j had my whole half sleeve lasered by picosure. The blue areas almost went away completely . The red and orange didn't fade at all.
Linbray
March 16, 2014
I am completely discouraged I have no more money and they didn't tell me it doesn't work on red or orange is this true?
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amy93
March 16, 2014
I have noticed my orange/yellow/pink is not as bright anymore but fading is MUCH slower than darker colours and its these areas which blister the most. My tech is considering using revlite on the colours to see if it produces quicker results on my next session but I'm giving myself a 3 month break. If I was paying separately for treatments (I pay in installments and subsequently get 4 free if not faded in the 3 I pay for across 12 months) I would be waiting a good few months between treatments anyway better for your skin and your wallet.
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Eva G
March 16, 2014
I have read that Picosure does not respond well on red ink, since orange is between the red and yellow on the spectrum of light I would assume it would not respond as well. Here is an FAQ from our Doctors that speaks to this:

DOES PICOSURE GET RID OF RED INK?

TATTOO REMOVAL ON ARM. MAINLY BLACK INK BUT SOME YELLOW, ORANGE, GREEN AND BLUE?
dan6347
March 11, 2014
Hi there, how long roughly was it before your hypo went away? longer than 5 months? thanks
Edmond2528
March 17, 2014
DEFINATELY not longer than five months. Maybe 3 or 4.
yavalos
March 19, 2014
Hi I have both my ribs and feet that I want gone so bad and am worried how the results would look. Will your tattoo be visible at all?! Do u pay for each session or each tattoo?
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