My experience with tattoo removal :)

Trixielamour1
Worth It
Cost: $750
Eric F. Bernstein, MD, Philadelphia, PA

This is day 1 of my removal process. The doctor...

26 Nov 2013
Day of treatment

This is day 1 of my removal process. The doctor injected the area with lidocaine to start which was pretty awful considering there is thin skin around that area and mostly bone (hip)... he started with one laser and I could feel it which was like a burning feeling, then moved on to the red areas with the ruby laser. They coated it with aquaphor and a light film and tape. I will return in 8 weeks exactly, for round 2. I'll keep updating pictures so you can see. Photo 1 is before...Photo 2 is directly after..

DAY 2

27 Nov 2013
1 day post

crispy and sore. i keep it lubed up nicely with aquaphor and a non stick dressing. it's red and puffy but not gross at all.. feels like day 2 of when i got the tattoo on. the smaller one is doing well and fading nicely. woot woot! (excuse the non shaving.. it's winter and i'm single. stop judging me.)

day4

29 Nov 2013
3 days post

i'm sort of annoyed.. the results aren't nearly as great as they were on a tiny one i got removed years ago. it's still sore and i keep it covered with a non stick pad and a ton of aquaphor.

a week later

3 Dec 2013
7 days post

I now know why they asked if I was pregnant.. they aren't sure of where the ink goes when they zap. weird phenomenon- the red heart ink is migrating all around.. it's strange/gross. anyway here is a pic of a week later.

itchy itchy itchy

6 Dec 2013
10 days post

this thing is sore and itchy.. its starting to flake, but not really very much. i picked at the hearts which felt good ;) it's starting to fade.

update.

6 Dec 2013
10 days post

ferret with a hoodie. since he has fans ;)

Update

30 Dec 2013
1 month post

Went away to the islands for a week- sun burning the tat helped a lot :). Not sure if I can afford more treatments as of yet.. Kinda bummed

Session 2

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Lidocaine hurt so badly on the scar tissue surrounding wings I had to stop... Bad tattoo artist did a crappy job...

Tat removal jan 29

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Tat part two

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Tat

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Right after removing bandage

29 Jan 2014
2 months post

Day after

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

This looks and feels brutal.. I'm using a ton of aquaphor and yes I taped pads to me because I'm poor..

Pics

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

Pad

30 Jan 2014
2 months post

massively itchy

6 Feb 2014
3 months post

Welp, it's still healing and incredibly itchy but the black around the hearts has gone away! Yay!

Damage is done session 2!

9 Feb 2014
3 months post

Check out the hearts- no black! It's fading nicely. I did scratch it which was bad... But it was remarkably itchy. Aquaphor is my best friend

disgruntled

1 Apr 2014
5 months post

So, i have another session tomorrow and i'm not seeing a terrific amount of improvement and from what i've seen... the best results (pictures anywhere on the web) are from doctors (doctored results?). SO i'm at it again tomorrow morning and hopefully I'll see some results for this summer.

Session 3

3 Apr 2014
5 months post

The day after- he cranked the heat up this time

Itchy

12 Apr 2014
5 months post

Welp the black is going away and some spots of white are showing through!

Itchy itchy

12 Apr 2014
5 months post

a variety of lasers, nice guy. I'm using revolite

5 out of 5 stars Overall rating

5 out of 5 stars Doctor's bedside manner

5 out of 5 stars Answered my questions

5 out of 5 stars After care follow-up

5 out of 5 stars Time spent with me

5 out of 5 stars Phone or email responsiveness

2 out of 5 stars Staff professionalism & courtesy

4 out of 5 stars Payment process

2 out of 5 stars Wait tmes

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Marisska
April 12, 2014

Wow! Nice progress! Keep going!

Trixielamour1
April 13, 2014

its looking even better today its still scabby and whatnot but it's disappearing!

Marisska
April 13, 2014

Are you waiting 8 weeks between the treatments? Or longer?

Trixielamour1
April 13, 2014

I think it's 12 weeks is his standard.

Marisska
April 14, 2014

12 weeks sounds really good! Good luck :)

Eva G (Community Manager)
April 12, 2014

How is the healing going?

Trixielamour1
April 12, 2014

Itchy itchy itchy

Eva G (Community Manager)
April 13, 2014

Hahahaha, I know that feeling - mine is also my back and I would always say that I wish I had a tree in my house so I could scratch against it like a bear.

KateRealSelf (Community Manager)
April 3, 2014

Hi! I've been through the same process, what laser is being used on you?

Trixielamour1
April 13, 2014

revalite

PamelaT91
February 13, 2014

Hi. You wrote that you went sun tanning on 30 dec, and you state that it helped in fading your tattoo. I thought we were supposed to stay away from the sun? :/ haha I'm confused.

Trixielamour1
April 3, 2014

Because they can't laser over a tan or a burn.

falco4758
February 9, 2014

hey if your in PA you should check out GO Tattoo Removal, they have the best laser and amazing prices, check my review for pictures

daisygirl1080
February 6, 2014

10 points to you because your ferret is ADORABLE!

Trixielamour1
February 6, 2014

thanks :) he's my bff.

Alicia (Community Manager)
January 30, 2014

Pictures and videos speak a 1,000 words. Thank you so much for sharing your story. This will be so helpful for others to know what to expect.

Trixielamour1
January 30, 2014

thanks :) so far I think this second round of zapping is going to knock a ton of it out.

Eva G (Community Manager)
January 29, 2014

Excellent video update - thank you so much!!

Trixielamour1
January 29, 2014

hopefully my pain helps another lol

Eva G (Community Manager)
January 30, 2014

Hahahaha... it will ;)

wilks1986
(RealFriend)
January 29, 2014

Awesome video! Your technician sounded like he was giving you a science lesson as he zapped away, what a cool guy. Happy healing :)

Trixielamour1
January 29, 2014

that's the doctor- i asked him to film this puppy for you guys and he was hyped lol

Regretful99
(RealFriend)
January 18, 2014

Good luck on your next treatment, and I want that little ferret so bad! I'm a huge animal lover, and that little baby is so sweet! Keep us posted!

Eva G (Community Manager)
December 30, 2013

I think this summer I am going to let the sun go at mine...I have been keeping it out but on session #9 and giving myself break ....so why not! Happy New Year!

Eva G (Community Manager)
December 30, 2013

To confirm are you being treated with the Revlite?