Tattoo Removal: Stories

Im going for my 2nd r20 on thursday, so far have had 4 treatments. There is definitely been some fading but not what i expected. I was hoping for better results.

Hello, Very disappointed in the results from the first R20 apt, there was some fading but not even close to what i had hoped, especially in the black ink. so i went for another treatment yesterday, tried to go with out any numbing cream......wow just did one pass and thats it. unbearable pain. going to give it another go in 6 weeks and try a new numbing cream. feel fine today, got it bandaged up, you can sure notice the difference in the skin on one pass. this feels like should heal fast, no blisters. some pin point bleeding.

Do you have any before/after pics of your R20 session?

Healed up totally, just a bit of dry skin thats its, ready for my next app!! Fading has not been that drastic, I was hoping to see lots more, its been 3 weeks since my first app. From what I have read more fading should occur over the coming weeks. Dec 8 is my next session! just in time for christmas!

Pictures would be MUCH appreciated! Fading takes a minimum of 6 weeks to see the full extent, so be optimistic!

Hey there, would appreciate some details on your tattoo as well and where you had yours done. It would be nice if we could all keep each other updated in order to help each other and others who are in this situation. I'm scheduled for end of November for r20 but am rather unsure if I want to do it due to lack of actual results and testimonies from actual clients. I'm hoping BigErn sees muh success in the coming weeks and doesn't have any signs of scarring. Good luck with your removal!!

I think you should do it, becuase not often do you get results after the first treatment,, stay motivated if you want this off you. Also, do you smoke? Becuase it decreases you success rate by up to 70%. I have all my stuff on this site as well - take a look. http://www.realself.com/review/advantage-laser-clinic-toronto-documenting-my-tattoo-removal-the-alex-tri I think this is a great support network. I feel so horrible about this tattoo, that it nearly ruined my summer, in fact it did, cuz it was such a huge misake and becuase it's a cover up makes me feel even worse. All I wanted was ice light soft windbars that were elegant and nice lotus flower to represent my love for yoga and sprititual growth, and I ended up with a mess....oh well - guess this as the lotus grows from mud, my tattoo will too...as if i cant remove fully another cover up...lol Best of luck to you, my fingers are totally crossed for you!!!! Stay positive, watch you diet, don't smoke and get lots of excersise and tons of water.

Hi! No I don't smoke, I'm very fit as I exercise 6/7 days a week and don't get sick very often although I currently am, lol, go figure. I have been told I have most things going for me in terms of removal. All black ink, half finished, it's on my trunk (shoulder) and I have average white skin. My only drawbacks are that's it's 3 months old there's a fair amount of line work, which i am told is a bit harder to remove.... I know it will hurt but pain is temporary. I suppose I just worry about the blisters and scar potential although I'm told it's rare. I'm not the type to pick at it knowing the consequences. I really don't want this with me forever and although I want it gone, I don't want to trade one headache for another if removal means not 100% clearance or scars. You are from Toronto correct? Have you heard of TAtt-x removal? There a clininc in Toronto and the company is new making claims of revolutionary technology in terms of removal. Only problems is that it's new and on,y 3 clinics are in north America currently. I debated on flying there from Edmonton to try it as an r20 method as their prices are also very good. But without much proof it's a big gamble with the flights... Here's the website. http://www.tattx.com/ Maybe it would work for you!?? Check it out... The few images they have do impressive.... Hope this may help, All the best

Oh, the clinic in Toronto that offers the Tatt-x removal is called Clarity Med Spa and I have spoken to them, they've been very helpful and informative. They have a video of a removal on you tube as well. Talk soon!

Thanks for sharing, I already pre paid my treatment for a total of 15...I know, might have been a crazy thing to do, but the clinic is good, and because of the package deal it only cost me $166 per session as opposed to $300...so I thought, well I will take a chance. The machine they use is really good, so I am hoping for good resutls. You mention your tattoo is only 3 months old...sound like me...you don't even want to know my story, it;s crazy, I feel like the biggest idiot out there...but oh well - live and learn again and no more tattoos for me unless of course I have not choise but to cover the remainder of whatever does not remove. Do you have lots of feeling of regret? I live with it daily, and to be honest it has really taken a toll on my, my family does not understand and say, it's JUST a tattoo, ya, it it, maybe if it was a small on on my hip, or lower back, where it's easier to hide, but oh no, stupid me puts this big ugly tattoo on my upper back!!! All I can do now is hope that it goes away...and I hope yours does too. Let's keep our fingers crossed for each other. Oh, and glad to hear your about your lifestyle as it will enhance your removal. All I think about is running or doing something to keep my body working and blood circulating. deep breath, 2 years, and maybe it will be gone...Have a good one - and if you want you can email me directly evagajda@gmx.com

you guessed it, it hasn't really been to bad the blister really doesn't hurt, and I think scaring is pretty rare. for me because of the location i had to bandage the first week because of rubbing, more just creepy looking and annoying if anything, I will say again that it hurt like hell, I would consider myself having a fairly high pain threshold too. will be a bit easier for you on your shoulder i'm sure, but the good thing is that its only for an hour, after that is exactly like a sun burn feeling. I would have to say all thing considered it has not been to bad, just remember its a short term sacrifice that when its done you will be so happy!

Awesome to hear! Was it mainly the red ink that blistered? So it looks just kind of flaky now? Are you able to excercise and carry on with your days normally? I'd appreciate updates on the fading to. I heard it may take up to a few months for fading to really take place. I feel a bit better about things. What did they charge you per pass? My tattoo is about 11"x7" but half of that space is not inked. Thank again!!

Yes mainly the red, and some on the black to, ya the blistered areas are now flaking, no problem exercising waited one week but can go to the gym with out any worries. just feels a bit tender. paid around 450 about same size as yours.

I appreciate the feedback, it's been really helpful. Here's to hoping we both get the results of a complete removal. I'm scheduled for the end of November. If you ever have the time, post a pic and I will do the same. It'd be nice to see what kind of results are happening with this. It's funny it hurt so bad. All the info I could dig up( I've read a ton) says its not any more discomfortingm then again maybe it was more the location. Anyway, I'll check back for updates and to hope to hear your doing well and the fading is working very well . Appreciate all the feedback! Take care

what is the reason that you heard it was not a good option?? Its now been one week and everything is good, healed up with a bit of pealing in the areas with red ink, and the fading is coming along nice, Im starting to notice some fading on the black ink but I did think i would see better results there.

Larger tattoo just means more healing process. It's still early to see significant fading. How's the red looking?