Blink Skincare
5
Claudia_P.
4/6/2009 2:31:31 AM
Just had my 2nd treatment on my ankle tattoo yesterday! I was in and out in 20 minutes. As the other reviewer stated, it is very painful (I recall it being painful to get but don't remember HOW painful as it was 17 years ago), but Dr. Lawlor is super fast with his Laser. To be frank, it literally is like a rubber band being snapped on your skin...but TEN FOLD! But it only takes 20 seconds and it was done! If it took longer I don't know if I could handle it but for 5 more treatments, it's nothing! And when I walked out I felt like I should be limping, but it didn't hurt...it was all in my head.
Joanie, the nurse, was extra helpful and had some topical numbing cream waiting for me at the front desk to pickup the day before my appointment time. It is recommended to put on 45 mins. to 1 hour beforehand and I was running late...I called up to the office and asked if there was any possible way someone could run it down to me (fully expecting them to say no) in the parking lot since I was running late and I had both my daughters with me...and if you're a parent...to take kids in and out of carseats...ugh! They were more than happy to and an office person was outside waiting for me and literally handed it to me through my car window and I drove off! Talk about going above and beyond!
I do plan on returning for the remainder of my treatments. I would suggest to Michelle C. to give them another try...while I agree waiting 1 hour is not acceptable and not a way to get returning patients. Their Laser is worth it from what I've heard from other people who have had treatments elsewhere. Blink has the highest powered Laser in the state of Washington. Plus, I'm pretty sure Blink is fairly brand new, so they
really haven't had much time to build any kind of reputation. 20 seconds of pain is worth it for me to remove my tattoo!
Just had my 2nd treatment on my ankle tattoo yesterday! I was in and out in 20 minutes. As the other reviewer stated, it is very painful (I recall it being painful to get but don't remember HOW painful as it was 17 years ago), but Dr. Lawlor is super fast with his Laser. To be frank, it literally is like a rubber band being snapped on your skin...but TEN FOLD! But it only takes 20 seconds and it was done! If it took longer I don't know if I could handle it but for 5 more treatments, it's nothing! And when I walked out I felt like I should be limping, but it didn't hurt...it was all in my head.
Joanie, the nurse, was extra helpful and had some topical numbing cream waiting for me at the front desk to pickup the day before my appointment time. It is recommended to put on 45 mins. to 1 hour beforehand and I was running late...I called up to the office and asked if there was any possible way someone could run it down to me (fully expecting them to say no) in the parking lot since I was running late and I had both my daughters with me...and if you're a parent...to take kids in and out of carseats...ugh! They were more than happy to and an office person was outside waiting for me and literally handed it to me through my car window and I drove off! Talk about going above and beyond!
I do plan on returning for the remainder of my treatments. I would suggest to Michelle C. to give them another try...while I agree waiting 1 hour is not acceptable and not a way to get returning patients. Their Laser is worth it from what I've heard from other people who have had treatments elsewhere. Blink has the highest powered Laser in the state of Washington. Plus, I'm pretty sure Blink is fairly brand new, so they
really haven't had much time to build any kind of reputation. 20 seconds of pain is worth it for me to remove my tattoo!
Blink Skincare
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Michelle7273
3/11/2009 8:03:22 PM
The front desk people seemed like they didn't know what they were doing - acted surprised to have someone wanting tattoo removal and not familiar with the correct paperwork. They kept me waiting in the room for an hour before the doctor decided to show up for my consultation. Didn't seem like a reputable establishment. I'm not going back.
The front desk people seemed like they didn't know what they were doing - acted surprised to have someone wanting tattoo removal and not familiar with the correct paperwork. They kept me waiting in the room for an hour before the doctor decided to show up for my consultation. Didn't seem like a reputable establishment. I'm not going back.
Blink Skincare
5
Eric
2/10/2009 3:53:49 PM
I've spoken to a variety of people over the years about getting my tattoo removed but they could never convince me that they could actually get rid of it because apparently greens and yellows are hard. These guys have a new laser that cranked it out. They predicted 10-12 treatments but it's already seriously diminished after the first 2.
I've spoken to a variety of people over the years about getting my tattoo removed but they could never convince me that they could actually get rid of it because apparently greens and yellows are hard. These guys have a new laser that cranked it out. They predicted 10-12 treatments but it's already seriously diminished after the first 2.