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Almost Instant Regret and Now Just Confused - Ontario, CA
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Hi every one , So I got a tattoo about just over...
ConfusedtattOctober 15, 2013
Hi every one ,
So I got a tattoo about just over two weeks ago which I never thought in a million years I'd feel regret over ( I'm artistic and I love tattoos and I have 4 small ones already which I'm fine with) but almost instantly when I took the bandages off I freaked out. Couldn't eat , sleep and full of anxiety.. Not because it was a poor tattoo or the design but the sheer size of it and shock of seeing somthing so big on my body just sent me into a complete panic attack. Since then I've been researching tattoo removal and just wondering what the likeliness of removing this would be? ( note the 3 falling cherry blossom more so on the back under the wing are pre existing and I want to keep. Been feeling so conflicted and sad when I look at myself in the mirror now .. Just feel ugly and that I've made a mistake. *sigh* sad thing is I took about 3 years to think of the design. Well I guess you live and learn.. It's not finished no shading obviously and I'm glad for that because if I do decide to do laser it's less to do at least. Thanks for the support. Cheers
So I got a tattoo about just over two weeks ago which I never thought in a million years I'd feel regret over ( I'm artistic and I love tattoos and I have 4 small ones already which I'm fine with) but almost instantly when I took the bandages off I freaked out. Couldn't eat , sleep and full of anxiety.. Not because it was a poor tattoo or the design but the sheer size of it and shock of seeing somthing so big on my body just sent me into a complete panic attack. Since then I've been researching tattoo removal and just wondering what the likeliness of removing this would be? ( note the 3 falling cherry blossom more so on the back under the wing are pre existing and I want to keep. Been feeling so conflicted and sad when I look at myself in the mirror now .. Just feel ugly and that I've made a mistake. *sigh* sad thing is I took about 3 years to think of the design. Well I guess you live and learn.. It's not finished no shading obviously and I'm glad for that because if I do decide to do laser it's less to do at least. Thanks for the support. Cheers
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ConfusedtattOctober 15, 2013
Does anyone know (doctors included) if the newer the tattoo the more likely of having full removal? This is another thig I'm factoring into my decision and if so I don't want to wait too long to make a decision. Just curious, thanks!
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October 16, 2013
Thanks so much for sharing your story, I have to say that your tattoo is beautiful, however if you are not feeling connected to it that's what's most important. Your reaction was pretty immediate, do you think you just need more time to adjust to the tattoo? Regarding your question about removal of new tattoos, here is a couple of links related to this:
http://www.realself.com/question/easier-remove-new-tattoo
http://www.realself.com/question/Easy-tattoo-removal-new-tattoo
Keep us posted on your decision.
October 16, 2013
Thank you so much for your support . I often have wondered if it's just an until reaction and if it'll pass so I'm trying to just give myself time. Not rushing into finishing it and not rushing into removal. I have found great comfort with reading all the different stories on this website and they have helped me cope a great deal! I will definatly check out those links thank you Eva g!
October 17, 2013
Your welcome, sounds like you are playing it smart, giving it time sounds like a great plan. It's a big change for you, and tattoos that are fresh look so bold, it's when they start to become one with you skin that they become to feel part of you. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with, and keep connected with the forum, great people, awesome support, can't think of a better place you could be right now!
October 16, 2013
Hi. You should check out more reviews on here bf you opt for laser. I really don't have much faith that 100% removal is possible, esp on fresh professional ink. Perhaps bf you make any decisions, you should wait a month or so..the tatt will fade out a bit and you may actually like it. I think it's really nice! Again not trying to sway anyone....but removal is rough. i just posted a review, I am on my 8th session on a small black tatt. It should be up in a day or so...pls check it out.
October 16, 2013
Thanks so much I will def check it out when it's posted. I'm definatly not gonna rush my decision no matter what it is I'm gonna give myself lots of time to educate and think clearly! Thanks and good luck
October 17, 2013
Your tattoo is so gone, i did watch the pictures. You should wait now about 2 years because this ghost will be gone it self with years. go and tan... Make a laser vacation. there is not much point to use laser anymore, because the ink what is in there, is already shmashed and ready to flush out. Your body just needs more time thought. I wish my tattoo would be already so light.
October 17, 2013
Hi Ain, thank you. I do think it is almost gone, but I still see some darker pigments left. You are correct though, they could be ready to be taken away. I know that the body does most of the work, which is why I am waiting many months now to watch it progress...so hopefully this pigment will be flushed away forever. I thank you and wish you success on your removal journey!
October 16, 2013
show it off... it's beautiful. you'll get so much more comfortable with it once you get some positive reactions. and the body pushes out a lot of ink over the first 6 months, so it's not really worth doing it when it's fresher than 6 months because you'll just end up expensively and painfully doing the fading that would happen naturally anyway. just try it out for the first 6 months. once you start the removal, you can't really stop.. it will never be as crisp as it was again. and once you start removal, your side will be a big wound for at least a year on and off. it's really beautiful work. just don't get it coloured in/filled in. but it does deserve to be shown off and enjoyed at least a little bit before you start the laser (if that ends up being necessary.)
October 16, 2013
Thank u I appreciate your words. I'm taking it day by day trying to feel it out and see how I feel. I haven't had any negative responses to the design I guess I'm just trying to feel comfortable in my own skin. Sometimes that's the hardest part . Thank u again :)
October 16, 2013
The curves in the tattoo work so well on your body; i think it was placed really well to enhance your waist and hips. you're really lucky.. that's not an easy thing to do. the canvas has to have nice proportions and the artist has to have a really good eye for form. yea.. you're lucky.
October 16, 2013
Thank you very much , that's very nice of you to say that it's flattering and makes me feel thankful for that at least :)
October 17, 2013
I totally agree. Live with it for at least 6 months (maybe a year) before you make any decisions.
October 17, 2013
Definatly ! No rushed decisions here . Would need to save up some money anyways :p thanks!
October 16, 2013
Girl, your tattoo is wery good done. Try to not make it to colorful, choose your favorit colors and make it complite. It is beautiful, belive me. I regret my tattoo because artist did it wery badly and even lied in my face that he wanted to make dynamic picture more realistic. Lets say then with sloppyness. I felt i was used, lied in my face and i feel like practice paper. Aldo artist was a good person but i saw shame in hes eyes when i did show him hes large and maasive and much mistakes what he has done. Now i am lasering, gladly it goes off good... willing to make coverup next year.
October 16, 2013
I'm sorry that yours did not turn out the way u wanted :( thank u for your support and I hope your process isn't too long . Were all here for u
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Hey unsureofsocialstigma, sorry to hear you are having mixed feelings, where is your tattoo located and what color of ink?
You should do up a review and post a photo, there is another girl in our forum who is removing just a black outline, have a look:
http://www.realself.com/review/dr-tattoff-tattoo-removal-live-and-learnmy-journey