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Get This Thing off of Me!

UPDATED FROM regretfulfawn

Feeling Hopeless

regretfulfawnJuly 11, 2014
$900
I'm tired of hiding this and not feeling able to wear certain clothes.

Everytime I see it, I just sigh...

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JLN319
July 11, 2014
The blue/green has really faded! I usually don't see any fading for at least 3 weeks!
sunshineCR
July 11, 2014
Wow. What wonderful results from your first session. I had really nice fading in my red with the Q-switched laser and am hoping the picosure really breaks up my black. I can totally relate with having to choose outfits that cover my tattoo. Congrats on starting your treatments and good luck.
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rlrobb
July 13, 2014
I completely understand your feeling of hopelessness and frustration at not being able to wear what you want - I have a dark dense tattoo I absolutely hate and all I can think about is how horrible it looks when I wear a nice dress. However someone once said to me that what you dislike, others may love and no one has to know your feelings towards your tattoo, confidence is definitely key! You've already started your removal process and are on the right path. Good luck! X
regretfulfawn
July 13, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement. What you said is true and has definitely helped put things into prospective. I do pretend to not be so bothered by this, only those close to me know I even have this tattoo. I hide it as much as possible. Though, I'm sure you know that with being a female, most of our clothes are open-back... And it's the Summer. You know, I never realized that 99% of our clothes options in the Summer do show so much back until this happened. The things you take for granted, you know? Lol. Anyway, I read the story of your tattoo that you posted on your profile and I want to tell you that if you are determined in getting your tattoo removed, don't be so fearful! It's really not so bad because it gets done with so quick. I personally think your tattoo is cute and I think the only people who would judge you for it are those less open-minded to the tattoo culture. I don't think you should worry about what those people think :) Your tattoo is all black so removal won't be as hard as a colored one. If you don't think you could ever grow to love your tattoo and removal is what you truly want, I 100% think you should go for it! But your tattoo is adorable.
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Eva G
August 8, 2014
Hi, just checking in to see how you are doing. I know it`s so frustrating to feel like you have to hide your back. You really don`t need to, but I certainly understand the feeling that you do as your not comfortable with it. When is your next appointment?

regretfulfawn
August 18, 2014
Thanks for the check-up! Luckily, it will be Winter soon and I won't have to think about making sure it is covered. I have yet to schedule a next appointment and am unsure when I am going to do so. It is a bit expensive.
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1 Week

regretfulfawnJune 28, 2014
1 week since my first PicoSure treatment. It's been pretty itchy the past couple days (nothing too bad) and started peeling today. Sorry that the lighting of the photo isn't the best.

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Janwa
June 28, 2014
Lucky you to have the Picosure laser in your area! Those are amazing results for just one treatment and I suppose it'll fade even more as the weeks pass. Like you, I'm after full removal and not cover up. I do like tattoos and have 4 in other parts of my body but somehow putting one on my forearm which is such an exposed part of my body affected me so much to the point of wanting it removed completely. Mine is all black with flecks of blue and I hope to get amazing results with the laser used on mine. I read somewhere that eventhough the picosure is a very good laser, for other colors like oranges and red, the q-switched lasers are still being used to target those areas. My machine (the revlite) has a special handpiece that's supposed to target colors like orange, red, green and blue. Maybe you could inquire other clinics about your concerns regarding the more potentially stubborn colors. Good luck!
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Eva G
June 29, 2014
Nice fading!!
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First Treatment

regretfulfawnJune 20, 2014
I went in to my consultation appointment and was told everything I need to know.
$650 a treatment. 2-5 sessions. (This is with the PicoSure laser, for those who are wondering).

After hearing all that he said, "If we could treat this today, would you want to?" I replied with, "definitely"... So here is a picture of my back directly after treatment. The blue is so faded! And I see some black outline that has already disappeared.

Overall, I am very happy today! I am happy to have my first treatment done with and I am happy to say that the pain of the PicoSure laser is not so bad :) It hurts more than a tattoo, but only took 2 minutes to complete (the tattoo is 5x3")... It is endurable and not as bad as I have expected from the things I've heard from others!

I will keep posting pictures as the skin heals.

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wilks1986
June 20, 2014
Congrats on getting underway! Looks a lot less faded already! Looking forward to seeing your progress :)
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wilks1986
June 20, 2014
Meant to say vivid**
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Eva G
June 21, 2014
Happy for you!! Nice quick treatment, keep us posted :) 
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Marisska
June 21, 2014
Congrats on starting the process! Happy healing for now ;)
regretfulfawn
June 21, 2014
Thank you!
JLN319
June 21, 2014
Congrats on completing your first treatment! And kiddos for choosing the Picosure laser...I wish I had started with it. It is so much more effective! Please keep posting pictures. It's so motivating to watch other's progress.
regretfulfawn
June 21, 2014
Will do!
JLN319
June 21, 2014
*kudos* darn auto-correct!
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