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Erasing an Impulse -New Zealand, NZ
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I started adding to a dragon tattoo on my back...
$160
I started adding to a dragon tattoo on my back about 2 months ago. A couple of days after I started, I realised it wasn't going as planned. I was devastated. I felt like my back was ruined. I got in contact with Michelle at Inkoff and she advised me to wait 8 weeks for my skin to fully heal. Last Thursday marked 8 weeks, and I went in for removal on Sunday.
The treatment was fine. No where near as bad as I was expecting. I used Emla cream to numb the area a bit first, and it felt like I was being pinged with elastic bands.
It's Monday evening now, and the tattoo feels like bad sunburn, so it's not terribly painful, but it is irritating. I'm already seeing a little bit of fading, which is encouraging, but overall there's not a lot. The tattoo is red all over, but there's not a lot of blistering like I've been seeing on other tattoos.
I will post pictures eventually.
The treatment was fine. No where near as bad as I was expecting. I used Emla cream to numb the area a bit first, and it felt like I was being pinged with elastic bands.
It's Monday evening now, and the tattoo feels like bad sunburn, so it's not terribly painful, but it is irritating. I'm already seeing a little bit of fading, which is encouraging, but overall there's not a lot. The tattoo is red all over, but there's not a lot of blistering like I've been seeing on other tattoos.
I will post pictures eventually.
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Replies (7)
August 14, 2013
Thanks for your review, Glad you didn't go on with the tattoo when you realized it wasn't right. Are you planning a cover up or complete removal?
August 14, 2013
I'm hoping for full removal, but I'll get a cover up if I have to. Not really sure what to get seeing as I don't really want it though :\
August 15, 2013
Are you removing the old tattoo as well, as you mentioned you were adding on. How big is your tattoo? I would say that if you don't want a cover up just stick to the treatments, I am 8 in and still have I would say 8-10 more if I wanted full removal. I am going to keep going and if I can't achieve results of full removal, then I will have to either just leave what's there or do a cover up, and I know what I would want, or I have an idea, but would prefer nothing on my back now. Good luck :)
August 15, 2013
Yeah, I'm just gonna stick with it and see what happens. Fingers crossed it won't take too long.
UPDATED FROM little_bug
3 days post
Update on healing
Tattoo is healing well. I was able to do some karate training last night (3 days after removal) with hand weights (1,100 arm movements) and the tattoo didn't bother me at all, so I'm pretty stoked I can just carry on as normal. I was expecting to be out of action for a good few days. Although, I guess if she turns the laser up next time, things might not be as easy :P
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August 15, 2013
Thanx for the review. I hate the redness thing but it should go away in a week or two. What colors do u have
August 15, 2013
I have mostly black with a splash of green. I understand the green's gonna be a bit of a pain to remove >.
August 15, 2013
Bummer about it being expensive, but I'm glad you were able to get it to keep things as comfortable as possible!
So glad to hear the treatment wasn't as uncomfortable as you were expecting. Did the office supply the numbing cream or did you buy it on your own beforehand?