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Guidance needed! Trying to remove my 2 Months Tattoo (Black and Red Ink) - New York, NY
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I've decided to document my journey so I could help other people out there with a similar situation as mine. I was in vulnerable place when I've got this Bansky tattoo on my right arm and regret is been hunting me since then. Today I have my first treatment with revlite laser recommended by the technician since is a new tattoo and revlite laser works better with new black ink according to them. I wanted to start with the picosure but the technician did not recommend it. Mind you, they do have picosure which is a more expensive treatment, though they told me that in my case revlite is a better option. I just hope I made the right choice starting with this laser and not the picosure. What do you think? Also, the technician told me that unfortunately the red ink won't come off, it might fade a little bit but it will stay there forever and that was a bummer for me. Well I cannot wait to see at least some fading. I will def. Keep you posted
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May 14, 2016
Hi, why do they think the red is permanent?
May 14, 2016
Was wondering about the same thing. Have seen it go completely in some People.
May 15, 2016
Hi Jonnyhanna75 According to the technician the red ink has some type of pigmentation that the laser doesn't recognize, she said that there is going to be some fading but it won't be all gone and I just have to accept that reality and maybe think about a cover up in the future... We'll see fingers crossed.
May 15, 2016
There are definitely lasers to pick up red, you should check it out. Is it the picosure your using?
May 15, 2016
I went to a place where they have the picosure laser and the revlite. Though the technician decided that my best choice was to start with the revlite. I'm planning to go to another place for my second treatment and seek a second opinion.
May 15, 2016
The picosure has an extra attachment for the red. Your black should be easy enough with any laser. I really like you tattoo but I know all about the stress it can cause.
May 16, 2016
The red will come out with the correct wavelength of 532. That's what my doc uses on me an I believe it's working well. I don't have a lot of red, but it's there. Also not to be a downer, but do some research on picosure, you may find that it's not as great for the majority with heavy black ink. It has worked for some, but.....
May 18, 2016
Hi Tyler, that is what the technician said to me for my first treatment just to start with revlite and eventually move onto the pico maybe after the 3 or 4 treatment. I'm still planning to go somewhere else for a second opinion... thank you for sharing your experience with me though... I'm feeling hopeful that my red ink will fade away eventually as I progress with my treatments
May 18, 2016
Don`t worry. It is possible to remove the red ink. (I think your tattoo is really cool by the way). The red ink should come out with a Picoway laser using a wavelength of 532. I have a lot of red ink in my tattoo that is responding quite well to the Picoway. Better than the black in fact!
UPDATED FROM HazeyNYC
1 day post
Removing a 2 months tattoo (red and black ink)
It's been only two days since my first laser treatment to remove my two months tattoo. So far, There is no pain, and tiny blisters on the black in area. I know is too soon to see any fading... I can't wait. Also, I have decided to go to another place for my second treatment since the technician at the first place didn't want to use the picosure laser on me. I would feel more confident to hear a second opinion.
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May 15, 2016
Hey! You need to find a clinic who have the Picosure Boost attachment for the red. Red can be zapped and blasted away. It just takes time x
May 16, 2016
If the clinic does not have a PicoSure Boost, I was told that red and yellow will not be touched by a Picosure. A PicoWay may be able to help you as well.
May 18, 2016
Hey Nicky...I will definitely look into all my choices in order to remove the red ink. I know the place where I went in the city only has the regular picosure and revlite lasers...maybe that's the reason why they were not so optimistics about removing my red ink tattoo. I will keep you posted
May 18, 2016
Best of luck to you!, it is not that bad, I only had one treatment so far. I didn't really feel pain, it was more like a discomfort. However, I don't know if I'm going to start feeling pain as I increase the # of treatment. Good thing we have this community for support
UPDATED FROM HazeyNYC
3 days post
Clinics with Picoway near my area but....the worst reviews online...trust or not to trust
Based on what you guys have been telling me regarding what laser will get rid of my red ink I started to search for possible places to go. So far I have found two near my area but...and this is where I doubt, these two places have the worst reviews online... what would you do? Would you still give it a try because they have that specific laser that may suit your need or should I consider to save extra extra extra money travel out of state in search for a clinic where I might feel more comfortable and safe?. I still have a few more weeks ahead of me but I need to plan ahead. Thanks for your comments
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May 18, 2016
I would book consoltations with them both and decide from that
May 18, 2016
I seconded that. Book consultations and make your own impression. Maybe just try one time and if you`re not happy you can start looking out of state?
Do the places have any good reviews?
Do the places have any good reviews?
May 19, 2016
I will schedule a consultation to judge it based on my personal experience. However, I can't help it I need to read every single review I find online. One of the place with picoway has a review about a tattoo removal client who ended up with lots of scars because the doctor was not gentle at all, The second place has some good and bad reviews but all of them regarding different treatments none related to any experience with their picoway laser though. I have to keep doing my research
I'm so glad that you decided to pay it forward by sharing your journey -- I hope that you find lots of support here as well.
Please keep us posted on your progress.