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A very long and painful process - Pittsburgh, PA
UPDATED FROM Tena G
Back again!
TG
WORTH IT
Hi guys, I'm sorry for being away so long. Life got in the way and I put tattoo removal on the back burner. At this point, I have no clue how many sessions of tattoo removal I have had. I could probably ask the medi-spa that I went to though. I had one session in the spring of this year (2019), but honestly it is not a priority of mine. When I have more disposable income I will definitely be having more sessions as I am not completely happy with what my tattoos look like, but they are good enough for now.
Holy cow!! looking back at the last photos I posted, my tattoos have changed so much. My back quote tattoo is completely gone. I can just barely see it, but that is because I know it was there. My boyfriend of 1.5 years had no idea I had a tattoo there until he went to my last laser session when I was telling the tech about it.
I don't have much hope for my arm fading much more given all the scaring that has happened due to being lasered improperly. The panda bear on my back has faded a ton as well. Lastly, my chest tattoo....my doctor thought they were hickeys! * insert crying laughing emoji*. They kind of look like light bruises if you didn't know what they were. I'm not sure how much more color will be removed from there. The quote is 98% gone, but there is a decent amount of scaring there too, they are flat scars though, not keloid like my arm.
However, I still 100% recommend tattoo removal and am much happier with my tattoos looking the way they do now.
Holy cow!! looking back at the last photos I posted, my tattoos have changed so much. My back quote tattoo is completely gone. I can just barely see it, but that is because I know it was there. My boyfriend of 1.5 years had no idea I had a tattoo there until he went to my last laser session when I was telling the tech about it.
I don't have much hope for my arm fading much more given all the scaring that has happened due to being lasered improperly. The panda bear on my back has faded a ton as well. Lastly, my chest tattoo....my doctor thought they were hickeys! * insert crying laughing emoji*. They kind of look like light bruises if you didn't know what they were. I'm not sure how much more color will be removed from there. The quote is 98% gone, but there is a decent amount of scaring there too, they are flat scars though, not keloid like my arm.
However, I still 100% recommend tattoo removal and am much happier with my tattoos looking the way they do now.
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UPDATED FROM Tena G
I am finally back!
TG
I am so sorry that I haven't updated in 6 months! I am currently working on removing 4 tattoos.
So lets start with the chest and arm tattoo! I honestly don't even know how many sessions I have had on my chest anymore, I stopped counting around 16. We are no longer using the normal laser on my chest and arm they are now using a fractional laser to deal with the scarring. I have noticed some ink lightening from this laser, but they also let me know that there wont be as much as the normal laser for tattoos. My arm is so badly scarred that I will try anything (plus they don't charge me for my arm). The fractional laser is kind of like a meat tenderizer, I can't speak for the pain because I still use the numbing cream.
I am removing the panda tattoo I got recently too. I have done 2 or 3 sessions on it and it's going pretty well so far!
I am also removing a quote on my back. I have done 5-6 sessions on that one too and I am also seeing awesome progress! I just had a session on my back a few days ago so it's still looking a bit scabby.
It's so nice to be back on realself. I will be more active now I am sorry guys.
So lets start with the chest and arm tattoo! I honestly don't even know how many sessions I have had on my chest anymore, I stopped counting around 16. We are no longer using the normal laser on my chest and arm they are now using a fractional laser to deal with the scarring. I have noticed some ink lightening from this laser, but they also let me know that there wont be as much as the normal laser for tattoos. My arm is so badly scarred that I will try anything (plus they don't charge me for my arm). The fractional laser is kind of like a meat tenderizer, I can't speak for the pain because I still use the numbing cream.
I am removing the panda tattoo I got recently too. I have done 2 or 3 sessions on it and it's going pretty well so far!
I am also removing a quote on my back. I have done 5-6 sessions on that one too and I am also seeing awesome progress! I just had a session on my back a few days ago so it's still looking a bit scabby.
It's so nice to be back on realself. I will be more active now I am sorry guys.
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Wow, the black on your chest is invisible now, nice fading! :)
TG
Thanks! It's still there a tiny bit, but i'm very happy with the results. The flowers are still sticking around for some reason
I think its because of the green. I know that there are lasers out there that target green very well :)
EG
I was thinking of you last night actually, so weird!! I was like...she hasn't been around in awhile then I saw your update! Your fading is incredible, the chest is hardly visible, i am so very happy for you! Glad your back :)
Hey Tena really great progress. I just wanted to say thanks, because of your reviews I was able to be more informed in our area. All the best and thanks!
Wow, your doctor did a great job. Where the tattoo was on your chest is just an awesome difference. I wish they had laser removal when I got one removed 40 years ago. I still have a scar from the skin graph. I always liked mine, and it was a professional tattoo, but back then, women with tattoos were really looked down upon. They weren't mainstream like they are today.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience it's helped me a lot with making the decision to remove my tattoo! Did you ever think you'd need as many treatments as it has taken?? I keep hoping I can get mine off for around 8 but reading your review I think that's near impossible :(... Your fading looks great anyway, definitely worth it in the end I guess! All the best for your removal :)x
TG
Oh god I thought I'd be done around 12 treatments but I'm way over that. The roses are just so stubborn and I don't know why. I'm hoping my all black tattoos don't need nearly as many as the others
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Have you tried the picosure laser yet if there is one near you?
TG
I don't think there is a picosure near me. I will ask my laser techs about it soon though
Your arm tat has faded nicely in four sessions. I am doing Picosure now on two tattoos, and I am here to say that Pico is amazing for removing colors! It's a little slow on the black...for me anyway. Good luck! You are getting there! Don't beat yourself up over the new tattoo! Like Eva said, it could happen to anyone! I'm quite surprised I haven't done the same. Keep smiling!
TG
Thank you for your encouragement!
TG
I am thinking about just getting my arm covered up with something depending on how faded it can get
Just wondering, did they go over the handwriting a couple times?
TG
Yes they have, some sessions they do and some they don't. They say it depends on how my skin reacts
EG
Hey there, just checking in to see how things are coming along, would love an update :)
EG
Hey you - it's been a while, wondering if you have had any further treatments and how you are doing. Hope to hear from you soon!!
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