Please Remove my Ink -Vernon Hills, IL

Well, this trip was a waste of money. During the treatment, the skin didn't frost at all. It had frosted in all previous treatments. It also didn't blister at all, like it had previously. It's now been 4 days and my skin is nearly healed; just slightly enflamed. It's never healed that fast before. I'm sure the new Dr didn't have the laser turned up nearly enough. I will likely return in 6 weeks and tell him to CRANk IT UP.

I took off nearly 9 months to heal (physically and mentally). I go back tomorrow for #9. The break was nice, but it's even harder to go back now.

I have some obvious scarring/pigment issues, but have good fading as well. I'm giving serious consideration to a coverup. I just don't think I can do another summer of trying to hide it from people. I have a closet full of brand new shortsleeved shorts. I don't wrat because I hide the tattoo from people.

I'm going to a new clinic that is 2 hours away instead of 6, which makes a HUGE difference mentally.

They have the new picosure "booster" atrachment that is supposed to break the ink into smaller particles. Apparently during my break, I missed that new breakthrough. So please educate me, if you know anything about it. Well, wish me luck

I had my 7th session nearly 7 weeks ago and am at the Dr, waiting for #8.

I've seen some decent fading, but realize i still have several sessions to go. I plan on having the 9th session in about 7 weeks. After that, I am going to wait at least 15 weeks before the next one. I want to give my body time to heal and I just want to take a break and enjoy the summer without having to schedule sessions and deal with blisters.

When I look at the pics of when I started, I'm amazed at how far I've come , but the results aren't as noticeable in the later stages.

I'm really hoping to have this removed by this time next year. I think that's relatively realistic. If time goes on and I don't see more results, I may seek other options.

I'm trying to stay positive. The firs lt couple weeks following a session are always the worst for me. The blisters, bandages, inflamed/pink skin... I KNOW the depression will hit me, but still can't prevent it. What a mess we got ourselves in to, huh?

It's encouraging to come to this site and read about other people's journeys and know that I am not alone. Stay strong people!