I only went for a consultation and decided to go somewhere else. I didn't get a removal done here, so this is not a review of services. I shopped around quite a bit and this consultation was by far the most deflating.
So obviously I hate my tattoo and showing it makes me feel vulnerable, I felt immediately judged by the owner who is also the tech. She made an audible sound when she saw it and then she shared that given the size of my tattoo it will be super hard to remove. She emphasized how painful it was going to be and how "patients have run screaming from my office and not come back." I asked how many and she said 2. She said that while she can't remove it all she will "go at it and blast it" and that I was guaranteed to blister and bleed. She noted that she offers no pain management at all.
I get it - tat removal is not an enjoyable process but her negativity was palpable.
Her prices are on the lower side (gave her a star for that). Other than that there were no positives in that consultation. I left feeling scared, upset, and ultimately took another month to research and consider more options. I went with another removal clinic in Portland that had an amazingly positive and optimistic tech. They complimented me on my tattoo while also letting me know that it was possible to remove 95%. They use PicoSure laser which works great on color. They use medical grade ice before and during the process, frequent breaks and the rep suggested that she tackles different sections per visit so my immune system isn't overwhelmed and the pain is isolated to different areas. Genius! I got a full removal package so they are doing more sessions for the same price vs "blasting it" I've been there 3 times and guess what - no blisters and no blood! All other places I visited emphasized healthy skin after removal and so the more treatments / lower frequency laser the better. Don't go somewhere that promises pain, blisters and blood!
I know every person and tattoo removal is unique but I suggest you go somewhere with a positive tech that offers pain management and a goal of healthy skin at the end even if it's a little more time and money. read more