Large Multi-colored Tattoo Removal with Picosure - Slay the Dragon! - Sacramento, CA

Hello - I have been on this site off and on for various other bad decisions (ha) but this is my first time doing an "in-progress" type blog. I hope I am doing this correctly!

Anyway, I have decided to start laser tattoo removal on my calf tattoo which I've had a couple years. It was definitely my fault (of course) when deciding to get this design as I wasn't 100% in love with it. I then had it touched up by another artist, and I'm still not happy with it. It doesn't flow with my leg well and I just don't want this monster on my leg anymore :)

My first session is scheduled for August 21st (ouch), and I have to admit I'm pretty apprehensive. I would really love to remove the whole darn thing, but I think I will just have to lighten it enough for a cover-up of some sort. No. Dragons.

I'm aiming for 4 - 8 sessions (hopefully) although it has that tough teal color and the additional touch up. Sigh.

I had my first treatment on August 21 (Friday). From the way everyone was talking (elsewhere on the internet), I thought it would feel like my leg was melting off or something. It really wasn't that bad. I used Dr. Numb cream about 1.5 hours beforehand, and then iced it for the 15 minute ride to the doctor. I also took two Tylenol before the procedure. I don't know how long it took, but it was quick. The RN said I was the best patient she ever had, and she's never seen anyone sit as still as me, ha ha. Maybe I have high pain tolerance.

So, I got some gnarly looking blisters as she warned me might happen. It happens the most where the ink is the most dense, or if you have a tattoo on top of a tattoo (which I do). I've been washing twice a day, and then just putting gauze around it to protect the blisters. Took some Tylenol for the pain/soreness yesterday, but today is fine. My leg is still swollen.

I'll post some more pictures once it's healed up some - I made my next appointment in three months since I'll be going on vacation at the end of October and I don't want a monster leg :)

It has been one week since my laser treatment, and the blisters are finally subsiding...still got that big one on the bottom though!

My leg was swollen for quite awhile, it was actually difficult to put a shoe on! I have been sleeping at night with my leg elevated.

Tattoo is looking dark, red and angry looking. I've been wrapping it in gauze since it's still uhm..."leaky" and the last few days it's been itchy. Using the Bactine spray idea from tips I've read on here :D

I'm so over it already...and I have quite a few more sessions to go. I think it will be better when these stupid blisters finally go away!