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Preparing for my First Threatment on This Dark Horrible Piece of Half Sleeve - Bratislava, Slovakia
UPDATED FROM ejden
10 months post
Should I talk to a doctor
ejdenNovember 9, 2014
$2,000
I sort of forgot about my profile here, but I'm planning on updating it more frequently now. I've had 2 sessions so far. Last session was this past Tuesday, 6 days ago. I'm a bit worried about my healing though. It looks infected. Not sure if I should seek up a doctor to have a better look or not. It wasn't like this after my first session. What do you guys think?
UPDATED FROM ejden
5 months post
Day after session 1
ejdenJune 5, 2014
Woke up and washed it off and put some anti bacterial cream on the area. I can start see a few blisters coming up already. Not a pretty sight. Will try to upload a picture after 24 hours.
What's the view on working out? Would it be damaging to have sweat in the lasered area? I'm thinking of going to the gym and by doing that I will most likely put pressure on the arm/wrist where I had the laser done. Any ideas?
What's the view on working out? Would it be damaging to have sweat in the lasered area? I'm thinking of going to the gym and by doing that I will most likely put pressure on the arm/wrist where I had the laser done. Any ideas?
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June 5, 2014
I would not work out for a couple my arms for at least 5 days. You might swell up a lot, and your blisters might pop, making healing more difficult. If your blisters pop, you will get a thick hard scab over your skin. Believe me, its not worth it. When I post the pictures of my color tattoo you will understand what I mean. You can do light cardio, legs, abs, etc. Give your arms a break since they experienced so much trauma. The blisters will most likely get bigger by tomorrow. All the time, effort, and money why risk it.
June 7, 2014
Thanks for the update, would love to see a photo. I worked out usually the 2nd or 3rd day, but a lighter workout and because my tattoo is on my back I avoided any exercise that would be in contact with it. Sweat didn't bother it at all, but I made sure to wear baggy clothes and wash as soon as I was done working out.
UPDATED FROM ejden
5 months post
Just back from first session
ejdenJune 4, 2014
How soon did you guys start apply antibacterial creams and soap after procedure?
I just came back 2 hours ago from my first session. I was nervous about the pain before, but I have to say it wasn't all that bad at all.
I just came back 2 hours ago from my first session. I was nervous about the pain before, but I have to say it wasn't all that bad at all.
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June 4, 2014
Which laser did you choose? Don't wash it for 24 hours. Keep it moist (I use Aquaphor) for at least a week.
June 4, 2014
Just leave it as it is in the bandage for 24hrs? Actually I'm not sure what the laser was called. But the guy gave me a deal to try it for free and if I wanna continue I can, but he isn't that expensive so I figure it's not the best laser.
June 4, 2014
I lasered a very colorful tattoo with the picosure and that night washed it with anti bacterial soap, then applied Aquaphor. I also bandaged it because I got blisters and didnt want them to pop while I slept.
June 5, 2014
I used another antibacterial cream that I had at home. Is aquaphor similar to vaseline? Would it be an option? (vaseline)
June 5, 2014
Most doctors would recommend Aquaphor. I believe because it has more healing properties than vaseline and is great for blisters. Aquaphor is better for blisters. Applying vaseline won't hurt as it will keep your skin from being infected while it heals. As far as the bandages I apply them during the daytime as a personal preference because I get huge blisters, and they tend to leak fluid while they heal. I usually drain them after a few days and continue applying the aquaphor. When I get home i take them off and let my skin breath.
June 5, 2014
you probably bargain shopped for the cheapest tattoo shop and look what happened, please don't do the same for laser the consequences will be more severe
June 5, 2014
Hey, I think the picosure can deff remove the tat. I washed it twice a day for a week and applied aquaphor 3 times a day (as instructed byvmy dr) and about two weeks after I began massaging vitamin E on the area. This is my own personal preferance. My skin was fully healed in a week and a half. Hope this helps, cant wait to see how much your tat fads!
June 5, 2014
Good to hear. I will definitely go for Picosure later on in my process. First I want to fade as much of the black as possible, and then when it comes to the colors I'd have to find someone with Picosure laser.
During this time did you keep it under bandage? I've heard different views on this, some saying it needs air and some saying keep the bandage for as long as possible.
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