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Picosure on Black Tattoo - London, GB
UPDATED FROM CM999
3 years post
13 months post #12
WORTH IT$3,087
Hi, it's been a while since my last update. I have not had any more treatments and don't think I will. There's hardly any ink left, I'm still left with some raised skin and discoloration but nothing I can't live with. I hardly ever think about it now. Can only confirm that it's definitely worth it. All the best to those of you who are either about to start or at an earlier stage of their journey - you'll get there!
UPDATED FROM CM999
2 years post
5 months post #12
So I decided not to book another session before the summer and that turned out to be a good decision. We had the longest heatwave ever in the UK and I'm not sure how I would have coped with the itching and having to cover up! I can't believe I felt normal wearing short sleeves all the time... It's nearly invisible now unless you're looking closely (see pictures) and I am not feeling too self conscious when travelling, attending meetings and generally during my daily life. It takes forever but it's totally worth it. I've been wearing SPF 30+ every day without fail and started to use Bio oil which is helping a bit. I think I'll need another session after the summer and I'm not sure my skin will ever look normal again, but still it's so much better than having a huge black tattoo on my arm.
Replies (5)
July 29, 2018
Nice to hear its worth it. Laser removal is a long process....
July 29, 2018
Totally, but results will come! If I hadn't decided to start almost 3 years ago I wouldn't be where I am now!
July 29, 2018
That is true. So you don’t regret these 3 years of treatment and constant struggle? I sometimes doubt if all of this is truly worth it. If I should keep going or just accept things as they are...
July 29, 2018
I don't regret it at all. Initially I was told it would take about 8 treatments so I wasn't expecting any quick fix, then after about 5 I started to see a real difference and that kept me going. Being able to wear short sleeves this summer and not worry about the tattoo is really priceless. Let's just say, if I had given up because of the struggle with the treatment I would still be struggling with the tattoo! I hope you make the decision that's right for you, sticking to it worked for me.
July 29, 2018
Thank you. I was told that it would take 6, after 3 I now start to see a fading... I guess I will keep going since I feel we have similar Ink and yours is almost totally gone. It may take me a year or two more, but as you said, if the feeling is priceless I think it may be worth the struggle.
July 29, 2018
Yes they look similar, I would say mine was possibly thicker so hopefully you'll see significant fading a little quicker. All the best, do keep us updated!
August 7, 2018
I got a unicorn and ribbon have 5 medlite c6 and 5picoway . To be honest I haven see any wonderful result Becos my ribbon is white and pink , so if very hard to remove and I am told by another doctor , will not 100 % remove . I only can believe that it can be totally gone .cos that tattoo is the one I wanted to remove the most cos is at my chest , I can’t wear tube TOP etc Becos of that
UPDATED FROM CM999
2 years post
15 weeks post #12 - shall I leave it till after the summer?
Here are some recent pictures. I'm inclined to not make an appointment for next month (I was supposed to go for either another treatment or a review) and just see what happens during the summer. Ink is fading nicely, my main issue now is raised skin and uneven texture (looks a bit shiny) so maybe not having any treatment for 6 months will help. Any advice/opinion gratefully received!
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May 20, 2018
have you looked into fraxel laser?
May 21, 2018
Hi, not yet... I'm spending so much money on this stupid tattoo, will see what it's like once the ink is fully gone then decide whether I should have something done to my skin..
May 21, 2018
Thank you - I meant to buy it a while ago and never got round to it, I think I should!
June 11, 2018
Looks good mate. Ink's gone. I'm not an expert but if I were you I'd let it do it's thing and massage it with bio oil or rose hip oil
June 12, 2018
Thanks, started to use Bio oil a couple of weeks ago and I think it's helping. Definitely leaving it for a few months :)
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