PicoWay Laser Tattoo Removal

I think it's funny when people say laser tattoo removal feels like "a rubber band snapping against the skin". It's much worse than that. It's barely bearable and feels more like someone cutting into your skin with a hot knife. I am getting my half sleeve tattoo removed. I just had my first session with PicoWay and it was very painful with numbing cream.This is day number 2 and my arm is completely swollen. I need to wear it in a sling because it hurts with gravity pulling on it. But I paid for 6 sessions and I really want it gone so I am going to just suffer through it. It wouldn't be as bad if it was for a small tattoo, but my large tattoo yields a traumatic experience. Maybe I'll upload some photos.