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Mid 30s and Going Through Tattoo Removal with a Side of Depression - Manila, PH
UPDATED FROM Janwa
Just making the usual update (2 weeks post treatment 2)
$2,500
I see some changes to my tattoo which I hope are seen in my comparison pics. I see some of the lines breaking, the shading lightening and the lettering turning brown in some areas. My skin just started to peel today even though I've been religious in putting Bio Oil to the area. I'm pretty disappointed with the blue ink now as it's pretty apparent to me that it's resistant to the 1064nm wavelength and I think my doctor should start treating it with the 585nm handpiece if it has any hopes of catching up with the black fading. I've also been taking a lot of supplements (too much according to my husband LOL) like spirulina, green tea extract, advanced antioxidant complex, wild oregano oil, 1,3 beta glucans, l-arginine, vitamin D and a multivitamin tab. I also bought a massager and have started massaging the area just to stimulate blood circulation. Hope all of this will help the fading. Next treatment will be August 29. I know I mentioned that I'd wait 4 months from treatment 2 but couldn't resist inserting a 3rd treatment before I leave for my trip overseas this October. Just want this thing off me!
Replies (3)
D
July 20, 2015
Hi. I have two tattoos on my forearm I've been trying to remove for over a year. I am your same age and trust me I understand what you are going through. I am in a depression and with anxiety attacks and i don't seem to forgive myself. Good luck and my support from here
EG
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G
July 27, 2014
I'm also getting my tattoo removed... are you serious that it's $2,500? P108,200.00 per session or for the entire course of the treatment?
Just wait it out... be patient. Depression is normal but the laser is working. Keep looking up.
J
July 27, 2014
This is for the entire course of the treatment about 10 sessions. My doctor estimated fewer sessions than 10 (around 6) but I'm a realist so brought it up to 10. Are you in Manila too? If so, what clinic do you go to?
G
July 27, 2014
Oh alright. Yes, I am. I went to Skin Laser Manila in Ortigas -- Dr. Rhesa Martinez.
So each session costs P10,820?
J
July 27, 2014
Well 10K flat and she uses the Revlite laser. How much is yours and what laser does she use?
J
July 27, 2014
I just realized that we can't really compare prices coz it really depends on the size of the tattoo and mine's fairly big about 7 x 4". Hope you could share your journey on here too!
G
July 27, 2014
That's not bad actually... I paid 8k for a 4x4 tattoo. How is her pricing? Mine is using Revlite too
J
July 27, 2014
Her pricing is pretty fair...I was able to haggle the price she's pretty open to it especially if the tattoo is black or mostly black like mine. Given the dimensions of your tattoo it's in the small side and I think her pricing starts at 5K I think for small so it may be worth having a consultation with her. My doctor's name is Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo and she has a clinic in Burgos Circle Fort area. If you Google her name you'll stumble upon her website. I'm lucky coz she has the Revlite laser in her clinic in Alabang where I live so the drive isn't a hassle.
G
September 27, 2014
Hi Janwa...
Sorry I wasn't able to reply now. I also changed phones so I can't find my old tattoo pics anymore.
I think you're fading extremely well to be honest. Sky blue is a really difficult color to remove but it seems to be going well for you. :)
Just be patient... it's your immune system that removes those ink particles. Maybe go for immune boosting supplements :) Wouldn't hurt!
UPDATED FROM Janwa
1 week post 2nd treatment and feeling down
I just thought of making an update as it's been exactly a week since my 2nd treatment. After making side by side comparison pics of my tattoos before and after the 2nd treatment, I do notice some changes already especially in the shading of the flower and some of the letterings. Pretty exciting results but still, can't help but get overwhelmed with self-loathing and regret again for having done this to myself and making myself go through a very lengthy process with still uncertain results. Just this morning, my friend tagged me on a photo on FB which was of me and my family in a party where I was wearing a short-sleeved blouse with my forearm tattoo on show. It was a pretty picture but couldn't get my eyes off the tattoo like it would have been a perfect picture if that stain wasn't on my arm. Sigh...yup this is one of those days again.
Hi :) We would love an update on your progress, how is your removal coming along? I hope you are enjoying the holiday season!