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Full Half Sleeve Tattoo Removal with Picosure and Wand for RED Ink - Pinehurst, NC
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Well, ever since I got my cover up, I started...
CrystalV88May 18, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
Well, ever since I got my cover up, I started hating it. This was about 2 years ago. A few months later I ended up getting pregnant and just started researching Tattoo Removal. I found a lot of good information on this site and was very very motivated by all the responses using PICOsure. Now, I'm no longer pregnant and for many months I still didn't know if I wanted to go through it, due to the pain and definitely the cost per treatment. Especially since its HALF A SLEEVE!!! There are times where I try to ignore it, like it's not even their, but than I look in the mirror and there it is... I just don't think I can deal with this thing on my arm anymore. So, anyway fast forward last week I went to this Laser Removal place about 45 minutes away from my house and although I'm not to happy about the cost, I guess this is what I have to pay for this huge mistake on my arm. They will be charging me $500 per treatment. Due to it being so big they want to do half every 4 weeks ($250 every visit). I think it will totally be worth it in the long run, just so I can regain some self confidence again. I have been feeling so down :(, but than I come on here and I'm like okay, I'm not the only one. So, I start my first session on the 27th of May. I'll post more pictures after my session is over with. I think just writing my thoughts on here might help get through this. Now I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to cover this arm during the summer time :( So so sad and I'm a beach bum :(...
Replies (8)
May 19, 2016
Hey there! you are not alone we are all in the same boat, on the bright note your tattoo is beautiful, what is it that you don't like? Is it the design? We're you expected a different result? Or you just realize is not for you? In my particular case I hate the site of my tattoo, maybe if it was a more private place I would have considering to keep it. So I thought on getting a half sleeve to cover it and I was super close to do it but then I've got a job opportunity and a half sleeve was going to cause me some issues. I ended up taking the descision of kissing my hideous tattoo goodbye and move forward with the removal session. The price you get for treatment is really good in comparison with my area. Please keep us posted. I just so grateful for this community and I know you will find the same support that I did here :)))
May 20, 2016
Yes tattoo removal sure takes a big bite out of the wallet. I am staying away from shopping until Christmas to afford this. No shoes, no clothes or makeup. It sucks, but I am committed to get this done. Although if I need more than 7 treatments, I might have to take a break for a year in order to save up again. Have some home improvements that need cash as well.
May 20, 2016
Hey, dear.. Good luck with ur "journey".. Am planning to start my treatment soon as well, maybe next month, as to do it I have to fly 13hrs!!!:))) (am flight attendant ).. Waiting for ur updates and pictures!! Good luck with that!!
UPDATED FROM CrystalV88
4 months post
Treatment #2
CrystalV88September 4, 2016
I just completed the other half of my second treatment. My tech starts the treatment with the lower half first than 3 weeks later on the top half. I completed the top half 3 days ago, so it is still healing. On the 22nd I go in for my next treatment. I see a big difference from when I first started. I am trying to remain positive. The first 2 to 3 days are rough for me. It literally had me hating life... lol. This time around went alot better for me
Prior to the appointment I numbed myself with super numb... I did not feel a thing!!! It was awesome. Than right after I took tylenol. I will say I did feel the burn after the treatment. Which went away about 30 minutes later. Than once I got home I started taking benedryl for the itchyness. I barley felt any of it. This treatment went alot better for me this time. I am ready for #3. This time I intend on waiting 6 weeks to do anything. I need a break!... lol.
Prior to the appointment I numbed myself with super numb... I did not feel a thing!!! It was awesome. Than right after I took tylenol. I will say I did feel the burn after the treatment. Which went away about 30 minutes later. Than once I got home I started taking benedryl for the itchyness. I barley felt any of it. This treatment went alot better for me this time. I am ready for #3. This time I intend on waiting 6 weeks to do anything. I need a break!... lol.
UPDATED FROM CrystalV88
8 months post
Maybe #5 treatment?
CrystalV88January 1, 2017
I kept putting off my update. I believe ylthis is my 5th treatment. I lost track. My appointment was a 4 days ago so it is just now starting to heal and scab. It has been 8 months since I started. I think I will be getting a coverup here shortly. Idk yet.
Replies (7)
January 8, 2017
Already looks quiet faded, it reminds me of my own koi fish tattoo that I wanna remove. Do you think about a cover up because it won't go away with laser completely or just because you definitely want another tattoo there?
Good luck!
Good luck!
January 22, 2017
That's pretty discouraging for 5 picosure treatments. I'm starting to think it's an advertising scam with their claims, because for 5 treatments your tattoo is still completely there.
April 2, 2017
Hey thanks for sharing fading looks good.Any update on the healing of 5.im following yours cause iv a similar situation probably worse .im hoping to get enough fading to cover .im still unsure if it will work for me.
Welcome to the community, you are definitely not alone in this and I'm so glad that you found us and decided to share your journey.
I wish you much success on your removal and will be watching for your updates.