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Had First Consult Today Using PicoSure Laser. - Savannah, GA

Name: Had First Consult Today Using PicoSure Laser. - Savannah, GA
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Author: jldgill

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Had first consult today at a dermatologist that...

jldgillJune 20, 2016

$350

Had first consult today at a dermatologist that uses the PicoSure laser. He measured my tattoo vertically, 17cm and then used the biggest letter to measure it horizontally, 4cm. The way he measured it across I don't think is fair bc he went off of the "G" for the entire width of the tattoo. Is that the normal process? And is $350/session too high for this?

Replies (7)

nickyvandy

June 21, 2016

that seems high for that size and color. Is that for just one pass or more?

jldgill

June 22, 2016

I believe just one pass. Not quite sure. I had another consult for the Go Tattless "de-tattooing" procedure and they quoted $450 with 20% military discount which comes to $360/session

sarahpops

June 21, 2016

I was just consulted for a tattoo smaller than this at 250 dollars a session.

nikki39063

June 21, 2016

Which dermatologist uses picosure in Savannnah?

jldgill

June 22, 2016

Dermatology Associates. Dr. Collins. Off Paulsen Street.

LaserTattooRemoval

June 22, 2016

My tattoo is much smaller and I was charged 350 per session and it's not even picosure:/

jldgill

June 22, 2016

Really!? I know they said on the phone $250/session to start. Why does it have to be so expensive :-/

UPDATED FROM jldgill

Day of treatment

Consult #2 for Go Tattless "De-Tattooing" Procedure

jldgillJune 22, 2016

I had another consult this morning. This one at a plastic surgeon place for the Go Tattless procedure... It's basically a "de-tattooing" procedure done with a tattoo gun but with no pigment. It's supposed to open the dermis and its dubbed to take 3-6 treatment sessions so less sessions than laser and supposedly 100% natural because it doesn't break up the ink where the body has to take it through the bloodstream/immune system. The ink basically scabs off from the dermis of the skin.

The quoted me $450/session but with a 20% military discount it comes to $360. And 6 weeks inbetween. Has anyone heard of this method???

Replies (2)

dearworld

June 22, 2016

I had not heard of this method so I looked it up. It sounds like this is trans-epidermal pigment release, and the only honest description I've found of this method says that after the dermis is open they use chemicals to basically burn off your tattoo pigment. This can possibly only be healed by the formation of scar tissue, which may still contain pigment. There are not many pictures of results of this treatment, I only see pictures of what it looks like after one treatment, not full removal. Personally I would do more research before going with this method.

Eva G

June 22, 2016

Hi there, the following FAQ's have some information about the Go Tattless procedure:

How many treatments should I expect? How likely is it that it will disappear completely?

Does Go Tattless really work?

There is also this review that you can check out.

You could also post your own question to the doctors here on RealSelf for an expert answer, be sure to include your photo.

UPDATED FROM jldgill

5 days post

First Go Tattless "de-tattoo" procedure

jldgillJune 27, 2016

It hurts just as bad as it looks. Let's just hope what they say is true that it's faster process than laser!!! Started at 7:45am with numbing cream & procedure took about 45 minutes. Have to keep it dry and no sweating (that's going to be hard in this heat that's for sure).