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Picosure - Tribal Quarter Sleeve and Sun Chest Tattoo
UPDATED FROM tattooedtraveler
1 year post
Current state of tattoo covered with Dermablend and ideas for cover up
tattooedtravelerFebruary 21, 2015
$2,500
Attaching pictures of my attempt to see what the tattoo looks like with Dermablend coverup and then ideas of what I may attempt for a coverup. Ultimately, this whole experience has been a big fail. Tattoo was definitely lightened but at what expense.
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Replies (4)
February 25, 2015
I suggest leaving it for 3 - 4 months then getting at least sessions of fraxel. I had Haida on both my upper arms and shoulders that I removed over the course of 4 -5 years, total of 24 sessions per side. All done using the medlite, pre- pico era. I had lost the pigment in the areas there was red and some scarring. The fractal brought the pigment back and smoothed out the scarring. It really works just make sure you see the best doctor in your area and waist 2 months at least between sessions. I would do three seasons first before getting it covered up. You've come too far just be patient.
February 25, 2015
Are you recommending 3 sessions of fraxel before getting it covered up?
August 19, 2015
Why did you put that picosure is not worth it, looks like it worked great on you
September 9, 2015
Scarring primarily. It has certain led removed again. Still healing and giving it a full year before going with a coverup
UPDATED FROM tattooedtraveler
1 year post
8th treatment update
tattooedtravelerFebruary 20, 2015
I decided to go in for another treatment last Thursday but it may potentially be my last one. I have followed up with another dermatologist (who does removal with another laser) a facility in another site of which I have sent pictures, and another dermatologist out of the state who has seen pictures. All of them have staged I will not receive "full" removal because of the scarring and hypopigmentation.
The redness has reduced, primarily driven by not using aquaphor/Vaseline and switching to Aveeno lotion and another product called Invicible Scars, which I highly recommend.
I met with a tattoo artist 3 weeks ago and he stated he could do a coverup at the current state, but wanted to wait at least 9 months to let the redness and scarring to subside. I'm 90% sold on the coverup as I research more and more, I will never get full removal.
The redness has reduced, primarily driven by not using aquaphor/Vaseline and switching to Aveeno lotion and another product called Invicible Scars, which I highly recommend.
I met with a tattoo artist 3 weeks ago and he stated he could do a coverup at the current state, but wanted to wait at least 9 months to let the redness and scarring to subside. I'm 90% sold on the coverup as I research more and more, I will never get full removal.
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February 20, 2015
*Another state, not site
February 20, 2015
Good to hear you've got options. Also, good to have another opinion. Is the tattoo noticeably raised?
February 21, 2015
It is definitely raised throughout. I'll post a picture. I bought some Dermablend because I wanted to see what it would look like if I worked to cover with makeup and you can certainly see it raised. Hoping the continued scar massage and silicone gel help over the next 6-9 months.
February 21, 2015
Yeah, I reckon after a few months of massage and the silicone gel things could be looking at lot better - and the ink will continue to fade during the layoff. Is Aveeno pretty much a good moisturiser? May look in to getting some.
February 21, 2015
I used Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Overnight Cream. Once I started using that, the redness definitely started to subside. Also I notice when I am worked up and think about it more, more blood rushes to that area and it gets red as well.
February 20, 2015
Sounds like a good plan. The 9 months healing time will give you lots of time to be sure if you really want to go ahead with a cover up, or continue removal. Any ideas of what you want if you decide to cover?
February 21, 2015
A highly detailed mandala & rose type sleeve. I know I'm going to need a line work to draw the attention away. I'll post some pictures here in a minute.
February 24, 2015
How close together did u do the treatments?
UPDATED FROM tattooedtraveler
1 year post
I went back to my doctor today for a follow up
tattooedtravelerJanuary 21, 2015
I went back to my doctor today for a follow up and he said everything looks ok. There is scar tissue but that I'm doing a good job with scar massage. The thing that has bothered me the most with the whole thing right now is the redness. According to the doctor, it will eventually resolve but that it will take time. It's up to me if I want to hold off on treatments for another few months or continue with my next scheduled treatment in another few weeks. Ultimately, its up to me if I want to push this thing out for for another year and a half. I've already been at it for a year. It is still recommended that I wait 3 months in between treatments either way. Recommendation is to continue with scar massage daily. I guess I need to figure out what I want to do in the next 2 weeks. I'm trying to get a second opinion in that time frame.
Love your ideas, I am a huge fan of mandala tattoos, I think as there is so much going on it will distract the eye from any scarring that might peek through the cover up.
Ya, he's right, I can feel my scars from my old tattoo, some days they feel more raised than others...but I am ok with that. Can't wait to see your new tattoo!