Tattoo Removal

PrincipessaBox

About Picosure.. I was reading recently some studies and experiences about it and its definitely the most effective tattoo laser BUT its also most likely to leave scars due to its intensity. Especially for people with little darker skin. My skin is white, but I have darker pigment and get tan very easy at the sun, so I am afraid of scars in general with every tattoo laser especially Picosure.

michellie

I've been getting my tattoo removed in Aurelia Kilkenny the past year(I've had 7 sessions) I feel like I'm not going to get much more improvement in Aurelia, so I've made an appointment for a consult and session for Dundrum for Picosure. My tattoo has tiny amounts of green in it, so hopefully I won't need many sessions.

My sessions in Aurelia cost €70 and I was told it should cost somewhere between €130-€150 in Dundrum so not a huge difference, worth it if it helps.

michellie

Here's some progress. My phones camera has gone crap so pic isn't great

IrishZeus

Going for a consult on Wednesday evening in Dundrum Laser. Have a medium tribal on shoulder and slightly onto back and chest that I want removed. All black ink. Will post an update here is any new information since last posts.

IrishZeus

michaelivo wrote: »

How did you get on, IrishZeus?

Very well! Patch test done with Q-switch and first full session completed with the Picosure. Comparing the patch test area to the rest of the tattoo, the Picosure was far (far) more effective. Visible fading after one session and one week elapsed. Will certainly go back in 6 weeks again to continue the treatments.

Pain-wise, its not the end of the world as some people make out. It is more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place but only lasts about 3 minutes. Personally I consider it a penance for getting the bloody thing in the first place.

Overall, would recommend Dundrum Clinic. Friendly and efficient on both visits and will have no hesitation in returning.

SarahS2013

IrishZeus wrote: »

Very well! Patch test done with Q-switch and first full session completed with the Picosure. Comparing the patch test area to the rest of the tattoo, the Picosure was far (far) more effective. Visible fading after one session and one week elapsed. Will certainly go back in 6 weeks again to continue the treatments.

Pain-wise, its not the end of the world as some people make out. It is more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place but only lasts about 3 minutes. Personally I consider it a penance for getting the bloody thing in the first place.

Overall, would recommend Dundrum Clinic. Friendly and efficient on both visits and will have no hesitation in returning.

I've had 3 sessions now with Dundrum, 1 with their old machine and 2 with picosure. Didn't find the pain of the picosure any worse than my first session. All as horrendous as eachother! After 3 sessions there is a definite difference with certain parts fading quicker than others. Would highly recommend Dundrum.

streem26

I just got my tattoo on my forearm.
I got it meanwhile I was on vacation and after I cameback to my country I realised what a mistake I've done since then I hate it , I cant sleep and I cant concentrate on anything besides thinking DOES LASER REMOVAL does actually work ?

In my research I see a lot of people getting lasered in youtube videos , bunch of ''fake doctor'' websites with results ? I've never seen a tattoo which was lasered and healed.
Please enlight me give me some faith. Im already looking for a tattoo removal procedure even though it was just done + you've to wait 6 months before laser ? Will it leave any sign of a tattoo after the treatment ? I researched a lot I spent a lot of time in blogs/websites etc. Recently was browsing people results in RealSelf and I cant seem to find a tattoo which was healed is it because its a new process ? Or is it because it doesnt work

Star Lord

It really depends on the tattoo, the age of it, etc...

The older the ink, the easier it is to break up. The colour of the ink has a big impact on this too, with lasers struggling to break down some colours of ink. If it's an older tattoo, and faded a bit, it'll probably be mostly removed, but it can leave some scarring. Your arm won't look like it did before, there's nothing currently that'll do that for you.

Wait till you've had it 6 months to a year (I know that'll be hard) and then get some lazer treatment. You want to hide it completely, the best bet is to get some lazer treatment to fade it, and then get a cover-up tattoo done. You could spend the time between now and then deciding what to get to cover it up, to ensure you won't dislike this one.

celligraphy

Hi guys posted a thread but no answers sorry just so seeing I have had my fourth laser session and the tattoo isn't fading one bit it's only a small black tattoo any idea why it isn't being removed

SarahS2013

celligraphy wrote: »

Hi guys posted a thread but no answers sorry just so seeing I have had my fourth laser session and the tattoo isn't fading one bit it's only a small black tattoo any idea why it isn't being removed

Where are you getting it done?

celligraphy

On my wrist being lasered I'm in limericks city

kormak

The jury is out tattoo lasering... well for me anyway.
I went through 10+ lasering sessions with very poor results, over a 2 year period.
I started with Patrick in Zulu (whom I might add is a sound chap) done approx 6 sessions over a year or so with pretty poor results.
After a tattoo artist advised me against using lasering in tattoo centres in Dublin (apparently they're not keeping their machines serviced, etc. and it is quite simply not working to its full potential)
I then decided to move to Dundrum laser clinic and dealt with Brian (again, sound chap although he would sell snow to the Eskimos).
In Dundrum I did have better fading (albeit at a higher cost). I done 2 NDYAGs and 2 Picosure sessions.
The Picosures had me sure that I was gonna see unreal results, but it didn't turnout that way.
Anyway, a local artist looked at my arm and reckoned he could do a decent cover-up, and that he did.
The lasered tattoos underneath were faded, but for 10 odd sessions not anywhere near what I expected when I started out the process.
I was also left with a lot of keloid scar, caused by lasering.
I appreciate that everyone differs: tattoo age, skin type, etc, etc... but these were plain black tattoos that should have really seen better results. It was an expensive, time consuming process for me and I would think others should take stock of their own lasering, especially if it's not fading as well as they though it would.

Martha28

Hey thanks so much for the information. I've actually started my laser removal in sensius in the Ilac shopping centre and have to say I'm really happy with the progress so far. Only after two sessions and the tattoo has faded significantly. It was €850 for a course of 6 so very expensive but worth it is think. Everyone I shows it to us amazed. I will say it's very painful 😥😣

jinx9000

Hey,

Any updates from people on their progress and how there getting on?

The clinics don't seem to show progress pictures of clients that they did themselves. This site uses images from a German Clinic (http://sensius.ie/afters). That's probably a sign that a ghosted image is the best you'll get after 1-2k dropped.

I'm thinking cover up at this stage but would love to hear from people going through it at the moment and hope it is working out,

Cheers,

Bob.

Martha28

I'm still going to sensius. I have 2 sessions left. Pretty happy with the progress so far but definately think I'll need more than 6 sessions.

sickofthis

Hi there. Just looking for advice on tattoo removal. I have one on my belly it's just a name in black. Would this be easily removed? It only took about 15 minutes to do so it's not huge but I am wondering how many sessions are usually needed for removal? Thanks

Star Lord

It depends on many factors, mainly on how vivid the tattoo is. And none of them are easily removed. It'd take many sessions that're more painful than getting tattooed, and more expensive. If it's not too vivid, a cover-up can be a better option. If it is, then getting some laser to lighten it, and then getting a cover up would tend to be better. Never seen an 100% effective removal .

MountainAshIRL

Anyone know any clinics doing this in Ireland? I've had 2 sessions in sligo and it works great but unfortunately her machine is broken and not sure when it will be fixed so looking for somewhere else to have it done

billygriffin

With Laser Tattoo Removal only use Picosecond technology as it is sound based and leaves no scarring. The old Q Switch technology used heat to break up the tattoo and which can cause heat marks on your skin.

Also as we all know colours like blue and green are more stubborn, and the the type of ink and density in tattoo determines the effectiveness of your laser treatment.

Example here are some hard black inks to remove. Silverback, Dynamic, Alla Prima.

Steer clear of the old Q switch laser machines that are sitting in many tattoo artists desks for years. There are a few places in Dublin that have real Picosecond technology that you will find online. The prices will all depend on the size and colours of your tattoo.

amor3

Can anyone update me how their removal went or is going?

Debating on a cover up but would rather removal!

Thanks..