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FINISHED! Tattoo removal on the wrist - totally worth it!

Name: FINISHED! Tattoo removal on the wrist - totally worth it!
Item: Dr. Denis Shustov
Rating: 5
Author: Marisska

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I have read a lot of stories here and I have to...

MarisskaMarch 12, 2014

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I have read a lot of stories here and I have to say that I honestly thought that something is wrong with me and I am the only one who do not want to be inked. I was thinking of getting a tattoo for a while and I had a clear idea what it will be - nice elegant initial of my parents on my left wrist. Since I do not make decision straight away and I always think a lot before doing something, I was honestly surprised how I reacted them my tattoo was done - I wanted to get it off once it was finished. I went through short depression and then I thought I need to start doing something about it.
My tattoo is 1 month old and I already had 1 session of laser to remove it. I am quite impatient, but I know it is a long process and it might take 10 procedures and about a year (or even more) to get rid of it completely. What scares me the most is that no one can guarantee that I will get rid of it completely, but I will try to stay strong and positive.
I am happy it is only 2,5*2,4 cm and black ink.

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I am very happy that in my stressed condition I found a nice doctor who will be removing my tattoo. It is very important to find a right place and a right person, who you trust. I can't share much right now, since I have only tried the laser once and my next appointement is 5 weeks, but I will definitely write an update. Good luck to all and stay positive!

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kahelelani

March 15, 2014

aloha marisska, I'm glad that you have found someone who can perform the removal for you. Yes, ink regret can cause depression, we feel violated, like victims of a crime. But ink regret is only a reaction, it will not be permanent. As for the removal, nothing is guaranteed, because there are so many factors: ink, placement, technique, amateur vs. professional, and the list goes on. Fading is the best that can guaranteed, but staying with the process, staying positive definitely helps. Good luck, keep us posted, sharing pictures also helps. This forum is a wonderful support group. aloha...k

Marisska

March 15, 2014

Aloha! :) thank you for your comment! :) I am really happy I found this nice community with real life stories! Really helps me as first time in my life I don't think and I do not want to go through this process alone. Yes, I know that there are a lot of factors influencing on tattoo removal process and so far I think I am lucky (if I can even say so) that I have only black ink and the size of my tattoo is not big, but since I only had 1 treatment and 1 week ago, I am in the very beginning of the process and no one can say how it will go. I notices a little fading already, but it is still healing and my bf said the other day that the color is not black anymore. I will try to download another picture in few days with a better quality. My doctor is sure he can remove it completely, but he said that it might take 10 treatments and 1 year. I can be patient for sure since I have no other Options. Thank you again for your comment! ;)

kahelelani

March 21, 2014

aloha M, I am so happy that you see fading after one session. I also did. My tatt is on my wrist also, flip side though, nothing covers it up. I've had ten sessions over the past year. I'm waiting more and more between sessions, it definitely helps with the fading. I understand your impatience, we have all had it. But once the fading begins, and I see positive results, I am more determined to remove it and if that takes time that's better. The wait is worth it, as I am worth it. And so are you. I'm glad you agree on that. As for the colour, my ink is a soft grey in places and skin peeking through in others. It's so awesome how it's faded. Have you looked at silicone scar sheets? I can send you a link to them and you can look around your place if you have them. BTW: your English is amazing, way better than my Russian. I have two friends from Eastern Europe and I adore how they speak. They are awesome. Keep it up and I look forward to your progress, it's gonna be great. aloha...k

Marisska

March 22, 2014

Aloha k! :) hope you are doing great and staying positive :) so you had already 10 sessions during a year? Do you know how long it will take to remove it completely? In my case, this is my first tattoo and last one for sure and I do not plan to cover-up it, I plan to remove it completely and be tattoo-free. :) Actually, I know nothing about silicone scar sheets. Can you give me a link? I am not sure I will find them in Russia, but I am going to USA soon, so pretty sure I will find them there. Thanks for the compliment about my English :) I am so happy I know it and I can read all stories here as there is not much info on Russian websites :( You know, I look at whole this process as something I just need to go through and become a better person, to learn more about myself. I am sorry I had to take this lesson this way, it is something like stepping out of your comfort zone. I am pretty sure you will be fine too and happy again :) one way or another the problem will be solved :) I determined to wait 5-6 weeks and see how my skin will react. Probably, I will wait even more, so I give my skin a rest and let it do it's job to break the ink and take it away! Keep us posted on your updates and stay positive! Anna

kahelelani

March 22, 2014

you have a wonderful outlook, staying positive certainly helps. I have been having the R20 technique, it means I have three sessions in one day with a rest period. The clinician blasts it, then I rest for about 30 minutes, skin recovers and I get blasted again. I had two single treatments and then two with three blasts and a final with two blasts. So I've been five times to the clinic, it's a plastic surgery clinic. They take it slow, keep the skin looking healthy. I was waiting about 2-3 months between sessions. The last session was very depressing. I get slightly depressed afterwards, it's the immune system taking over. So I decided towait until the summer when I'm not in graduate school. I can't be crying in class :) But I stay positive, patient and keep pushing on. It really helps. If it takes years, well it takes years, but I'll have the reward of clear skin. I'm glad that this site helps you, I know that some places simply don't have options for ink regret. I thought I was alone, starting surfing the internet for help and found this forum. There are some awesome people here, and talking to them through email certainly helps. I've sent you the link for the scar sheets in a private email and if you're coming here to the USA then you can purchase some. Does Amazon deliver to you there in Russia? I know the mail can take a long time in different countries. Good luck..keep us updated, even if it's just feelings, it's good to get it out and talk about it. You never know, maybe you're having a problem that someone can help you with. aloha...k

Eva G

March 15, 2014

Welcome to the community :) You most certainly will find alot of support to carry you on your journey. There are people at varying stages of tattoo removal and I have found a few examples of tattoo that may be similar to yours.

LASER TATTOO REMOVAL ON WRIST - EDMONTON, AB

BLACK TATTOO REMOVAL - ITALY, IT

Examples that complete removal is possible

LEFT WITH A GHOST OF A TATTOO -SAN JOSE, CA

5 YEARS AND COUNTING - ARGENTINA, AR

Kahelelani is also going through removal of black on her hand and is wonderful support.

Would love it if you would post some pictures of your tattoo.

Marisska

March 15, 2014

Dear Eva, I am very thankful for your reply and I am happy I found your community. This is a huge relief to me to read about successful tattoo removals and to read similar thought I am having. Though I wish all of us didn't have to go through this process and I am wishing all of you patience and positive attitude! That's what I will do till I get it done! :) I will be posting updates and I hope that my story will help others in any possible way. Dear Eva, thank you again for the support! This mean a lot to me!

Eva G

February 24, 2016

Hi there, I came across your review today and thought that I would check in to see how you're doing...any progress on your removal?

UPDATED FROM Marisska

9 days post

Tattoo

MarisskaMarch 15, 2014

Sorry guys, couldn't update the picture of my tattoo before.

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UPDATED FROM Marisska

9 days post

1st treatment down

MarisskaMarch 15, 2014

I had my first laser treatment 1 week ago. Hard to say how it goes as here in Russia I think we are using a different lasers. I was lucky to find a good doctor, who is specializing in lasers and he is an actual doctor.

I have a very mixed feeling right now. At one hand I am trying to stay positive and to do whatever I can to remove the tattoo and enjoy my life which is actually awesome. :) I do not want to wait for the moment I will get rid of it, I want to enjoy life now and look at this as an experience. BUT (there is always a but!) I am scared that I won't fix it and won't remove it completely. Plus I am not showing it at work or at home, which is also a bit of stress. Thanks god I can perfectly cover it with my watches. Summer is coming and by summer I will have 3 treatments done, but still what scares me the most is that I have no idea how long it will take and if ever I will be able to remove it completely. I am getting a huge support from my friends, but still I can't let go this situation and stop blaming myself. I have to stop being so hard on myself and admit that what is done is done. Sorry guys for this emotions. I do believe that I will deal with this and will be stronger.

I wish you all a good night and just stay positive and what I learnt so far is that people love you for yourself no matter you have tattoos or not. For me it was also hard to accept as I have to accept myself now and I am almost there. :)

My doctor told me that after 1,5 month he will be able to tell me more information about the removal process as he will see how the ink is reacting and the fading is going. My next appointment is on 24th of April and I will keep you all updated!

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