8th Treatment Cost Of My Laser Tattoo Removal

Before I shared on the costing, I am going to share the new technology from my research.

Why is PicoWay better than traditional Q-switched lasers?

Q-Switch technology requires numerous treatment sessions, causes significant discomfort during treatment and, in many cases, incompletely removes tattoos and pigmented lesions. Picosecond technology, has ultra-short pulse durations, 100 times shorter than Q-switch lasers, and in the trillionths of a second. These bursts of energy create a photoacoustic impact which breaks up the tattoo ink or pigmentation into smaller, more easily absorbed particles. PicoWay’s unique, proprietary mode of action has the highest peak power and the shortest pulse duration of any picosecond device on the market for superior efficacy, safety and comfort. PicoWay is the answer physicians are looking for to combat the reluctance patients may have to treat tattoos or more complex pigmented lesions.

There you have it! I bold the words "100 times shorter than Q-switch lasers" What a great difference!

The cost involved so far as of today:
1st treatment: $382
2nd treatment: $212
3rd treatment: $212
4th treatment: $212
5th treatment: $216
6th treatment: $244
7th treatment: $216
8th treatment: $218
Total spent on my laser treatments as of today: $1912

Learn More On PicoWay

Before I share the costing involved on the total amount spent so far, I would like to share more info of the PicoWay machine. Costing will come out in my next post.

What is the PicoWay Laser System?

PicoWay is a remarkably innovative dual wavelength picosecond laser from Syneron Candela. PicoWay enables removal of multi-colored tattoos, recalcitrant tattoos and benign pigmented lesions on any skin type. PicoWay’s unique mode of action is based on delivering ultra-short picosecond pulses of energy to the tissue. These bursts of energy create a photo-mechanical impact which breaks up the tattoo ink or pigmentation into smaller, more easily eliminated particles.

What are the advantages of PicoWay?

PicoWay is the world’s first and only dual laser device with proprietary PicoWay technology: Dual wavelengths – 1064 nm & 532 nm wavelengths in one laser system. Treat the widest range of tattoos – 2 wavelengths to treat most tattoo colors & types, including recalcitrant tattoos. Treat dermal and epidermal pigmented lesions – Large spot sizes enable deep penetration when needed. Highest peak power – For effective energy over the broadest range of spot sizes. Shortest picosecond pulses – 40% shorter picosecond pulses mean effective, yet lower energy for less risk of side effects.

Why is PicoWay the best picosecond laser on the market?

PicoWay’s unique, proprietary mode of action has the highest peak power and shortest pulse duration of any picosecond device on the market for superior efficacy, safety and comfort. PicoWay's ultrashort pulses enable the strong photoacoustic impact needed to fracture pigment particles using lower fluences, for better clearance in fewer treatments. PicoWay's novel design architecture enables PicoWay to be robust, reliable and scalable for future application developments.

Rise of The Laser Machines

I found the machine and I remember that the doctor was calibrating the machine before he starts the treatment. I manage to find a nice 2 minutes video intro of the machine here. This is how the machine looks like.

This technology claims to have better results in few treatments for different skin types. Fast results and ultra-fast delivery of concentrated, high-power energy. Minimal risk, minimal discomfort, faster clearance and fewer treatments. The machine went bonking bonking whenever the laser hits my skin. Frankly speaking, I can't really feel the difference at all!

The only thing that I can remember is the soothing feeling of the cool air blowing my skin when the laser hits. Want to see how this awesome cool air blowing machine looks like? Here you go!

My favorite machine!

My 8th Treatment Starts

White spots forming immediately after the procedure has been completed.

The following pictures shown are taken 4 days ago after my 8th treatment. There are 2 identical photos shown with one being auto level to highlight the picture with clarity.

Taken immediately after treatment

Before that I am using the PicoWay machine, doctor was saying that the new machine will decrease the treatment by half. I sure hope that after the 8th treatment, the next one will fully eradicate all my tattoo.

Doctor was saying that he is using a new machine called Syneron Candela. After doing my research, I found out that Syneron Candela is a leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint.

Can't really remember how the machine looks like. The only thing I know is that it gives a funny and noisy 'bonking' sound every time the laser is activated. I came across this site and I think that, one of the new machine that he uses is inside.