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"Pico-'maybesure'" - Pasadena, CA
UPDATED FROM thedud3
5 months post
quick note
thedud3February 18, 2014
$200
I've been meaning to post an update, this will be quick but i'll be back. I had my second treatment in mid-december. The healing time seems to be faster than the other type of treatment. I go back in tomorrow for my 3rd picosure treatment. The DR who did the initial eval thought it would be done in as little as 2 treatments.... most definitely not. I don't know what the deal is, but I would probably guess it's still going to be like 8-9 more. I'm not very hopeful on what they say, and I take excellent post treatment, and avoid sun exposure 100%.
I'll try and get an update of pictures after tomorrows treatment is healed. I'll do another before and after also.
I'll try and get an update of pictures after tomorrows treatment is healed. I'll do another before and after also.
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UPDATED FROM thedud3
1 month post
6~ week update
thedud3October 21, 2013
Here's an updated picture of the fading after about 41 days of first picosure treatment. One includes the LED flash, and the other is regular incandescent bulb lighting.
Still need to book another appointment. I was hoping to see more fading than this after 1 treatment, but I'm hoping 3 more and it will be mostly gone....More dollars =(
Still need to book another appointment. I was hoping to see more fading than this after 1 treatment, but I'm hoping 3 more and it will be mostly gone....More dollars =(
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November 8, 2013
Hi. Just thought I would follow up with you. I went in to Dr. Schwartz for my 2nd treatment on Monday. We are at about the same time span. It's been a milestone compared to Dr Tattoff. He should be renamed Dr TattStaysOn. The Picosure as given a significant difference.
November 8, 2013
I am due for my second treatment but I still need to make an appointment. I will definitely take new pictures before I go and also update afterwards.
February 1, 2014
I just wanted to post and see if you were willing to follow up with any more information on your 2nd or more treatments with Pico.. I have been doing research on tat removal for a really long time and was really close to making an appointment with Dr. Tattoff until I saw information about Pico today ... Any recent news?
February 18, 2014
Thanks for sharing ... so you have any new photos... I am 10 treatments in with Dr. Tattoff and have LOTS of blue. I prepared for 13 treatments so I have three more to go and was told by the nurse that I will probably have another year of free treatments to get it completely removed. SSSOO OVER IT! I think I would rather spend the money and get it off in 3 more treatments if thats possible. Any thoughts now where you are??
February 18, 2014
I do have new ones that I haven't uploaded yet. I was going to try and put them together to help show any noticeable fading. As a matter of fact I go in tomorrow morning for #3 with the picosure. The Dr. thought 3 treatments would be all it took, but i'm starting to see that it will most likely not be the case.
February 18, 2014
This whole process is really a disappointment.....But still worth it in the end... and now it looks so bad I have to keep going :-)
February 18, 2014
I agree, I pretty much expect to have at least 20 treatments overall. This will be number 12 tomorrow, and I think around number 15-16 I might be feeling better about it... but still that's probably close to $3400 spent so far. wow!
February 18, 2014
If it makes you feel better I paid $3400 upfront July 2012 for my 13 treatments and am now looking at Pico... Oh Well... I will look forward to your post and pics.. Hang in there.
February 18, 2014
It's definitely worth the money to get picosure. I haven't had a third treatment yet, I've been extremely busy in my last semester of college, but I love the results I have so far. If you think about it, the money you'll spend on tons of other treatments evens out with the few expensive picosure treatments! Except picosure takes so much less time and isn't as painful
UPDATED FROM thedud3
3 days post
picopossibly
thedud3September 13, 2013
I guess somehow I clicked not worth it earlier, but I really meant not sure, so I was changed to reflect that. obviously, it is too early to tell, but I am hoping it will work well on the stubborn blues.
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September 13, 2013
Welcome to the community and thank you for posting your review. I do understand you being skeptical after all you have been through. Tattoo removal can be a very long process.
Please keep us up to date on the PicoSure treatments as you go through the process. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
September 15, 2013
It's easy to feel so discouraged by laser removal, especially since you used the q-switch with really slow results. I hope the Picosure works well for you. It's working for me and it worked for a few of my friends as well. Best of luck! Keep us updated with the results
September 23, 2013
You've come a long way and your tattoo faded significantly. Don't be discouraged. I've seen some great results with picosure especially after 3 treatments. Wait it out just a bit more!
September 23, 2013
Thank you. I am really hoping it will be gone by 5. That would be awesome. I would like to see more significant fading after the next treatment though.
September 24, 2013
PicoSure works best on those stubborn blues/greens. Did the doctor also use it on the red ink too or did he use a different laser/q-switched for that?
September 24, 2013
I'm believe all of it was treated with the Pico. I had the q switch on everything 9 times before tho. So I am hoping even though it's not best, it will do some and get the blues out to an equal faded. I've though about doing alternating treatment. I'm Sooo over spent on this process already though. I'm due to schedule my next appointment and I hope there'll be better progress after the second treatment.
September 24, 2013
I have had the same experience with Dr Tattoff. Will being seeing Dr Schwartz this week for a consult. Please upload new photos before your 2nd picosure treatment.
September 24, 2013
I have had 10 treatments there with very mild fading. With the quote of 15 treatments.
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