POSTED UNDER PicoSure Reviews
Full Arm, Light Lines Tattoo - Boston, MA
UPDATED FROM C_Boston13
3 days pre
10 days after first treatment...
$3,000
I've been getting requests for updates regarding being treated with the PicoSure so I'll make a quick post earlier than expected...
The fading so far seems to be going well. I'm mostly noticing a difference where I had shading. A lot of the ink from those sections has already faded and now the skin is mostly just red and peeling. I feel like I won't know the extent of fading until more of the redness begins to disappear over the next few weeks.
A lot of the thin black lines I had turned bright red in the few days after treatment and now appear to be a light pink or brown. I'm not sure if they will remain this color until after the next treatment or if they'll just fade out.
The skin damage was a bit more than I was expecting but it has begun to finally heal and I'm hoping for the best and trying to stay positive.
The fading so far seems to be going well. I'm mostly noticing a difference where I had shading. A lot of the ink from those sections has already faded and now the skin is mostly just red and peeling. I feel like I won't know the extent of fading until more of the redness begins to disappear over the next few weeks.
A lot of the thin black lines I had turned bright red in the few days after treatment and now appear to be a light pink or brown. I'm not sure if they will remain this color until after the next treatment or if they'll just fade out.
The skin damage was a bit more than I was expecting but it has begun to finally heal and I'm hoping for the best and trying to stay positive.
UPDATED FROM C_Boston13
11 days pre
Red lines?
Question for you all.... Shortly after treatment many of the lines that were once black turned bright red. As in... The ink almost seemed to turn from black to red in some areas. From previous photos I've seen I though this would go back to skin tone pretty quickly. But two days later these lines all remain completely red. Is this normal? Has anyone experienced this?
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K
May 30, 2013
I think it's wonderful that you have the option to go and have the picosure done but to what your recovery will be like, you're a pioneer on this one. I would consult with the clinic where you go, they'll be able to answer: as you say in your review of the clinic "Carmen has my best interest in mind and that's all I can ask for". The picosure is so new, I think you're the first to have it here on this forum, the first I've heard of anyone having it. Good Luck and keep us posted. We're all rooting for you. aloha...k
C
May 30, 2013
It's a tricky situation to be in. I feel fortunate to be able to be treated with this laser, but not having any reference is difficult.
I'm hoping the red lines will run their course like a sunburn and eventually fade to skin tone. Lets hope for the best.
LB
March 27, 2014
Hello, im in the same boat treating a black and grey tattoo, I just competed my 3rd session if you have any questions feel free to ask, I also have a lot of info on my page about thing that I have found that have helped my healing process… Best of luck and stay positive!!
T
May 31, 2013
I'm about to have PicoSure treatment performed on an all black tattoo as well. Thank you for sharing your progress and information. I hope you post as often as you can with progress. Very little actual patient feedback is out there about PicoSure right now.
W
June 1, 2013
I had my first treatment last week with picosure. I'm concerned because it didn't turn white like I had heard it would? It's blistered, but I'm wondering if the machine wasn't turned up high enough? I know I have to be patient, but the whole thing is making me anxious. I guess I was expecting too much right out of the gate! so great to read stories on here. It's such a great resource!
K
June 1, 2013
I don't know if the picosure laser causes the white residue which is the oxygenation of the ink's reaction from the q-switch laser. The laser blasts the ink which causes fuzzy bubbles and they rise to the surface of the skin. If the laser was directed at inkfree skin there would be no pop sound or white bubbles. The picosure works differently. Here is the link http://www.cynosure.com/products/picosure/picosure-howitworks.php# perhaps it'll help explain more. I have not had the picosure technique done, it's on another island and is still new so I'm waiting until next year. In the meantime I'm having the R20 technique (multiple passes with breaks in between) and the white residue only happens on the first pass not the subsequent passes. I think you're very fortunate to have the picosure available to you, it's being labelled as the Cadillac of laser techniques and the outlook for removal is very promising. Thanks for the update and question, it really helps us all see the possibilities of removal which is very important. aloha...k
UM
June 1, 2013
Yes, I have red lines too where the lines completely disappeared.
C
June 1, 2013
Really? That's good to hear. The red lines have been making me nervous. Did they tell you how long to expect the red would stay for?
UM
June 1, 2013
No. I haven't asked my dermatologist about them. What I have noticed is that it crusts over and eventually falls off. Then the skin underneath looks pink or pale. This is the new skin regenerating. I think we may be the first on this site to have treatment with the pico so let's keep in touch!
J
UPDATED FROM C_Boston13
13 days pre
First Session
Survived day one of PicoSure treatment!
Iced up for about 20 minutes and then was able to have my entire arm treated. Darker area has already blistered but the rest of the lines just look red from now. Here's a photo during the session.... I'll update more as things heal.
Iced up for about 20 minutes and then was able to have my entire arm treated. Darker area has already blistered but the rest of the lines just look red from now. Here's a photo during the session.... I'll update more as things heal.
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UM
May 29, 2013
Wow.... The pico really does render all other lasers obsolete. I blistered a lot too after recieving treatment, but I've been seeing phenomenal results. Your tattoo looks like it'll be gone. Hopefully you just have Togo back for a touch up! How many sessions did they say you will need? My doctor said 2-3 more for the outline on my back and a small tattoo on my thigh.
C
May 30, 2013
I have some crazy blistering happening currently. They're predicting that the light lines may actually be gone by the next session. The darker section (one silhouette on the back of my elbow was filled in black) may take up to 6. Currently all the line work has turned red which is sort of concerning. I'm hoping it starts to fade back to skin tone soon.
K
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