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My Tattoo Story...Getting Them and Regretting Them. _ Nashville, TN
UPDATED FROM ninamm
1 month post
Second treatment with medlite c6 laser!
Well I had my second treatment 3 days ago... This time it reacted more to the laser and clouded up which made me a little more excited. It was still super painful but It didn't do that the first time so Hopefully it's reacting to the laser more and more! Now it has just been red and sore! I've been applyin my a and d ointment multiple times throughout the day. Still no big difference but I guess that's part of it... It's a slow slow slow process which gets me down a lot. Knowing I'll have to wait maybe two years before it's completely gone is hard! But recently I've met someone and they have been super supportive of my decision and not judgemental at all which made telling someone about it a lot easier! I'm very thankful to have found someone like him...he even went to my treatment with me and held my hand through it all lol. But I'm just continuing to hope for the best and hoping for the best for all of u also! Will post pictures soon! And happy fading to everyone!!!
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UPDATED FROM ninamm
4 days post
Dermablend may end up being my bestfriend for bikini season!
So I tried out my dermablend leg and body last night and I still need some practice on blending but it actually worked! The sample I got was a little to dark for me but I get much tanner in the summertime so it might be perfect after I tan a little more. My tattoo is raised though and I'm guessing that's mostly from having my treatment five days ago? After applying the dermablend and setting powder I got in the shower to test out the waterproof theory and that was actually true! Nothing can't off with the water just running over it I have to rub my hand on to get anything off and still I had to use makeup remover to actually get it off. So I'm pretty sure swimming won't affect it at all! This gives me a little relief for this summer since I'll be in my bikini a lot and am self conscious of my body now when I never have been before. It's deff a change for me but just gotta stay strong and think of the positives! Hope this updates helps everyone!
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J
G
May 5, 2014
Thanks for sharing. I'm 4 weeks post my first treatment and going for treatment #2 on Wednesday of this week. The dermatologist I'm seeing uses a Medlite laser. I did not see any real changes in mine until about week 3 post treatment. Thats about the time I was completely healed. If you look at my photos you can see where the black had started to fade to gray on my tattoo and the red roses just look like something deformed now. I used a colloidal oatmeal and neem oil on mine and that helped with the itching.
N
May 6, 2014
Yes im seeing more fading as each day passes and it peels more I hope weboth continue to get the results we want!
G
May 6, 2014
Seeing the fading was very exciting for me. Because I went in with very low expectations. But I've seen the most fading on mine right after. I will post more photos Wednesday. I can believe the Dermablend photos you posted. That's just amazing.
M
May 6, 2014
Hey! I love how dermablend looks on you! Thats amazing! I am also thinking about buying it. Not to use everyday, but from time to time. I am sure you will have an amazing summer and enjoy it to the max!
I will also look for it in Macys! :) Thats amazing to have options! I am feeling happy :)
N
May 6, 2014
Yes it is deff something for me to use on the days when I'm out on the beach or swimming. Hopefully you can get some and it will work for you to!
S
May 6, 2014
Oh man I'm so jealous, that's an amazing cover up job with dermablend! Glad it'll make you feel more confident. I've tried covering mine and unfortunately I am so pale it was difficult to get anything close to a match.
N
May 6, 2014
I'm sorry it didn't work as well for you... That shade wasn't perfect on me either so I'm hoping after I darken a lil it will be! Hopefully you will find something that can help you!
Q
May 8, 2014
i'm literally 3 hours from going into my first laser treatment and im freaking out ): i'm removing a pretty large coloured tattoo on my hip area, it's a cover up job.. the first tattoo went bad and the cover up went horrible too. it's a pretty new tattoo, about 3 months old so i'm worries about that too as i read laser treatments work much better on old tattoos ): the doctor says she'll be using the NdYag laser on the black, and am Alexandrite laser on the blues and greens. i'm getting it done a hospital here in Bangkok, Thailand as i'm based here for the next year..
N
May 8, 2014
I hope your first treatment went good ad it didn't hurt you to bad! I was rlly nervous to bc te cover up of my tattoo was rlly rlly new. My doctor told me that actually for some people new tattoos respond better than old tattoos. So I guess this tattoo removal rlly is different for everyone! Keep us updated an show some pics I'd love to
see how it goes.
Q
May 8, 2014
i am sitting in the waiting room waiting for the numbing cream to take effect right as i'm typing this! will make a post when i get home tonight.. ahh!
N
May 8, 2014
I hope the numbing cream helps! I was only
Given an ice pack before and antibiotic cream after. The ie helped some but was still painful for me but I'm kinda a big baby lol
Q
May 8, 2014
yea my doctor said to try the numbing cream first and if i still cant handle it then a lidocaine injection, but she says that makes laser less effective so i'm determined to stick it out! oh btw, how does the dermablend do with rubbing off and smudging onto clothes and stuff?
N
May 8, 2014
Well even though it is waterproof and covers good it is makeup so it came onto my shorts a little where my shorts sit on my hips. But it did do good in water I just made sure to pay dry. And I had to use eye makeup remover to get it off!
UPDATED FROM ninamm
3 days post
Day 4 post 1st treatment!
Today I'm itching like crazy!!! And my skin is starting to peel as if I had a horrible sunburn.... I'm keeping a and d ointment on it but that only helps so much. It makes me not look forward to the blisters and scanning and more itching! lYesterday me and my friend went and got me some samples of dermablend leg and body and the setting powder since it's suppose to be the number one tattoo cover makeup and waterproof! I'm gonna try it and see if that's true with my samples later so I can be ready for the summer and my beach trip...fingers crossed! Ill post pictures later to show if it covers or not.
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WC
May 5, 2014
Hi there. Congratulations on the first treatment. How are you feeling now? It's always mentally difficult during the 'why did I do it?' stages, but a few treatments from now and it will look a whole lot better. At least the tattoo isn't meaningless either. I actually gave Dermacolor a try a few days ago. Have a look at my latest update. :-) Stay positive!
N
May 5, 2014
Thank you! I feel better than I did before the treatments but I'm still a roller coaster of emotions since summer is coming up and I practically live in my bathing suit. I'm looking forward to see what progress I make tho. And I'll check it out for sure thanks!
F
May 5, 2014
your a trooper getting through that big tattoo laser session! goodl luck, also i know KAT VON d HAS a make up line that makes really good tattoo cover up, worth a look i guess! c6 great laser!
N
May 5, 2014
Yea I feel pretty tuff after going through it lol it was deff painful for me just thankful I can handle it! And yea I'll have to look into it thanks! And I'm glad to hear someone say that's a great laser cause I was wondering!
Hi there, would love to know how you are making out with your removal. Have you had more treatments?