Picosure Laser Tattoo Removal. Edmonton, AB

I'm strongly considering getting a Picosure laser tattoo removal. I have a few tattoos but I just feel like the artwork wasn't very well done on this particular one. I want to have it covered up but I spoke with a tattoo artist who advised lightening it first with laser removal.

I did my research and it seems as though the Picosure laser is the best on the market. I went for a consult the other day and the technician quoted me $200 per session. She also said it would take approximately 2-3 sessions to lighten it enough for a cover up.

What I'm most concerned about is the healing process. I am prepared for the pain of the procedure but the blistering sounds awful. I'm planning to get my first procedure done at the end of August. I have some time off work so it will allow me a full week to heal at home.

I was wondering if anyone has stories to share about this Picosure procedure. I'm especially interested in hearing about the healing process and the results. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

I finally started my tattoo removal process. I'm only trying to lighten for a cover up - not going for full removal. I went over Christmas holidays so I'd have some time off work. I went to Urban Laser in Sherwood Park, AB, Canada. The tech there, Kristiina Wood, was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. On the day of the treatment... I came in early and Kristiina applied numbing cream. Then I sat for about 40 mins while I got all numbed up. Right before the treatment she applied a cold ice pack to further numb the area. I had goggles on to protect my eyes and she gave me a stress ball to squeeze which I really appreciated. Did it hurt? This was one of my questions before I went. In my experience, it didn't hurt much at all. My tattoo is on my back rib cage and when she was doing the black outline parts and when she got closer to my armpit it hurt more. But the pain was definitely bearable. I just powered through without stopping. The entire procedure was done in less than 10 minutes. I've attached a before and after photo for you guys to look at. The results are 4 weeks after the treatment. I was told the ink would continue to break down for about 8 weeks so it may still fade a little more. I'm happy with the fading in the coloured areas. It seems as though the black lining and words didn't fade much though. I'm hoping to see better results after my next treatment. I go for my second treatment in February. I'm hoping I'll only need 2-3 before I can get my coverup done.

I forgot to talk about my after care...

It was bandaged up immediately after. The next morning I took the bandage off and cleaned it with Cetaphil gentle cleanser. Then I used Aquaphor Healing Ointment on it for a week - applying about 4-5 times daily. I had very little blisters along the black lines and wording but they didn't hurt and resolved themselves within that first week. Prior to my treatment I was really nervous about the blistering so I was happy that I had minimal blistering. The second week I switched to Lubriderm unscented lotion 2-3 times a day. It's been 5 weeks now. The skin is entirely healed and smooth. No hyper pigmentation.