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4 weeks after first tx
Hi guys-I hope everyone is doing well. Tomorrow is four weeks after my first treatment so here's an updated pic of the area I posted last time. The redness/brownness is going away, slowly. My "raised" skin is also going down. I'm pretty sure it's just "raised" because my skin is super dry. I also started using seaweed soap. Doesn't smell the greatest but my skin is so soft! It helps to gently exfoliate and actually increase blood flow. Lastly, started drinking 2 tablespoons of Bentonite which is supposed to help with detoxifying heavy metals!! Don't know if this stuff works, but better than nothing I suppose. I am ready for this itching to be over with though. -_-
Question--Raised Skin
Question for you guys, it's been almost four weeks since my first treatment and my skin is still slightly raised. I wonder if this is because such a large area was treated. I have been slathering bio oil and lotion on it everyday, but I think I am going to leave it alone a bit to allow my skin to breathe and shed that layer of skin (as gross as that sounds). I believe it's starting to go down a bit. Is this normal? It's really only a bit raised in the areas that were the darkest. Any advice would be so appreciated!!
My routine
So, I noticed some folks sharing what they do to boost their fading. I figured I would do the same with the hopes it may help others.
1. I take a daily vitamin, a garlic supplement (I use garlite, garlic is great for your immune system!!), and 2 fish oil tablets (sardines mainly) before bed.
2. I drink nothing but water, but when I am craving something sweet, I'll drink a bottle of cranberry juice.
3. I massage bio oil onto the area twice a day and rose hip oil once a day.
4. Between the oils, I don't use much else, but I do use cocoa butter and sunscreen. Besides, figured the extra massage won't hurt. Massaging 3 or more times a day might seem like overkill, but I believe it really does help!
5. Lastly, I exercise everyday. I do a variety of cardio and weight lifting. I am training to compete in the NPC in 2015, so I gotta keep up with the exercise! It really gets the blood flowing which helps!!! Great stress relief for those who are having a hard time with their tattoo as well. I was super dome at first about this whole ordeal, but getting to the gym/working out really does help.
Well, that's all for now, I guess. Hope everyone is doing well.
1. I take a daily vitamin, a garlic supplement (I use garlite, garlic is great for your immune system!!), and 2 fish oil tablets (sardines mainly) before bed.
2. I drink nothing but water, but when I am craving something sweet, I'll drink a bottle of cranberry juice.
3. I massage bio oil onto the area twice a day and rose hip oil once a day.
4. Between the oils, I don't use much else, but I do use cocoa butter and sunscreen. Besides, figured the extra massage won't hurt. Massaging 3 or more times a day might seem like overkill, but I believe it really does help!
5. Lastly, I exercise everyday. I do a variety of cardio and weight lifting. I am training to compete in the NPC in 2015, so I gotta keep up with the exercise! It really gets the blood flowing which helps!!! Great stress relief for those who are having a hard time with their tattoo as well. I was super dome at first about this whole ordeal, but getting to the gym/working out really does help.
Well, that's all for now, I guess. Hope everyone is doing well.