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So Excited After my First Treatment with PicoSure! - Vernon Hills, IL

UPDATED FROM EmkyKyme
1 year post

Third round, 11 months out

WORTH IT$1,500
These are from today, 11 months after my third picosure treatment. I will be going back for my fourth and final treatment in July. I am thrilled with the results!

EmkyKyme's provider

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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The whole office seems to run very efficiently, which I appreciated. My appointment (which included a consultation) was at noon and I was out of there by 12:45. Awesome! The staff, nurse, and doctor were all very friendly and professional. I feel like I am in capable hands and I expect to see great results due to their competence. So far, so good. Hopefully my other appointments with them will be just as nice.

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Just realized, I got my last treatment on August 1st of last year. So these are actually more like 9/10 months out :)
Very happy for you!!! Enjoy those summer dresses and tank tops
Thank you! I'm doing just that!

Oh wow, it pretty much gone! So happy for you - thank you for keeping us updated on your journey.

very fast.. how old was your tattoo?
Beautiful! F*ck yeah!!! Hanks for sharing your story! :)
UPDATED FROM EmkyKyme
10 months post

Third round with Picosure, Day 16

I had my third session on August 1st. I didn't bother posting pics of the first couple of weeks because it was the typical scabbing/ugly phase. This time around, the doc only hit certain areas. I guess he felt that the most faded parts didn't need another blast. He told me that I should wait AT LEAST a year before I go in for my final round.

I think some areas might be darker than they were prior to getting zapped, but I'm pretty sure it's temporary as I seem to recall noticing it before--but maybe I'm just crazy.

I won't lie--the red areas are from where I picked/scratched a little. I know, I know--I tried not to, but oh well. Dermatillomania's a [RS bleep].

Well, that's all I've got so far. I'm still less than a year into the removal process and so far I'm quite satisfied. It's worth the money.

I'll probably update again in a month or two (or three) :-)

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Wow, just wow . Amazing results
Thanks! I think I might be able to wear a tank top next summer. I haven't done that in eight years...
I don't think I have seen anyone with such great results after only 3 treatments!
Looking good. I had two tattoos removed so far with 100% removal. I am hoping for good results with this one as well. I think it has to do with you not rushing and putting enough time between sessions.
Thanks so much for keeping your review up to date, your results are so encouraging...fantastic fading! 
Amazing results! Really nice progress!
UPDATED FROM EmkyKyme
7 months post

Second treatment results--Month 4

Here's what it looks like today. I'm going back for treatment three in late June. I'm still very happy with the progress. I honestly don't think the tattoo will ever be invisible, but I'm just thrilled that people won't be able to tell what was there. Blobby scar areas > bad tattoo. Still, I'm eager to see this thing fade even more.

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Incredible results for only two treatments. Really hope number three seals the deal for you, it looks like it might!
Thanks, me too!
Thanks for sharing EK! Do you follow any type of diet or do any supplementing of any kind?
You bet. As far as supplements I take a multi daily as well as calcium, chelated magnesium glycinate, and chromium. Occasionally I take zinc in liquid form. My diet is what I would consider to be a mix of paleo and low carb, but I'm not 100% strict about it. I'm pretty serious about avoiding sugar and dairy, however, because those make me breakout like whoa
Thanks for the info!
You're so close!
Hey there, just checking in to see when your next appointment is.
August 1st. I've had to put it off twice because I've been doing a lot of traveling.
Simply amazing. You're pictures give me hope and strength!
Thank you! I think it helped that my tattoo was 1) older and 2) faded from years of me not giving a [RS bleep] about sunscreen. I had a bit of a head start, you might say :D
Well, that's not so good news for me since mine is brand new... F*cked up really bad both in color and size... I just still, still hope that there is hope for me...