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Laser Tattoo Removal; Small Dense Black Chest Tattoo; Asian Skin
UPDATED FROM notyetnude
Long time, no update
$1,200
Hi realself,
It's been a while.
I haven't updated you guys for probably 2 years now, although I'd kept on promising I would do so sooner.
Well, I've been busy. I had my final year of university last year, and it was the most intense year of study I had ever undertaken (I had to conduct a psychology experiment, and write a 12,000+ word thesis on it, plus classes, etc.). Also, to be honest, my tattoo is much less of a bother to me than it was way back in 2014... it's not that I've come to accept it (because I still hate it), but rather I've gotten used to it being there, and I rarely think about it these days.
Anyway, it has been 3+ years since I last had a laser treatment for my tattoo. I've attached photos alongside this update to show you guys what it looks like today. I apologise for the blurriness and otherwise crappiness of the photo quality - I took it on my phone camera (of a 7 year old iPhone4) so whether you guys can really see and compare whether my tattoo has changed is questionable but I honestly don't think there has been much change to the tattoo. Theoretically, one would think that my immune system would be working at eating up those ink particles shattered by the last laser treatment, but whether the laser from last time worked that well is in doubt as well, given that the whole tattoo is basically a scar... I'd say maybe it looks (to me, at least) a *little* bit more faded today than it did before, but still, obviously, it is a very noticeable tattoo.
So there isn't really much to update you guys on apart from my thoughts on the tattoo and on it's future.
Speaking of future plans, in previous posts on realself, I had talked about cutting the tattoo off... but after a rational reassessment, I have decided it is probably best to postpone that if anything. The reasons for which are mainly financial in nature - money that could go towards the surgery to remove the tattoo would probably be better spent on setting my life up (like going towards renting/buying a property). Back in the day (and I mean like 2 years ago) I would've jumped at getting the tattoo excision done if I had a spare $5,000, but now, I know that I should probably save up for a home loan instead.
But who knows? Maybe down the line, I will win the lottery...
Stay strong people :)
It's been a while.
I haven't updated you guys for probably 2 years now, although I'd kept on promising I would do so sooner.
Well, I've been busy. I had my final year of university last year, and it was the most intense year of study I had ever undertaken (I had to conduct a psychology experiment, and write a 12,000+ word thesis on it, plus classes, etc.). Also, to be honest, my tattoo is much less of a bother to me than it was way back in 2014... it's not that I've come to accept it (because I still hate it), but rather I've gotten used to it being there, and I rarely think about it these days.
Anyway, it has been 3+ years since I last had a laser treatment for my tattoo. I've attached photos alongside this update to show you guys what it looks like today. I apologise for the blurriness and otherwise crappiness of the photo quality - I took it on my phone camera (of a 7 year old iPhone4) so whether you guys can really see and compare whether my tattoo has changed is questionable but I honestly don't think there has been much change to the tattoo. Theoretically, one would think that my immune system would be working at eating up those ink particles shattered by the last laser treatment, but whether the laser from last time worked that well is in doubt as well, given that the whole tattoo is basically a scar... I'd say maybe it looks (to me, at least) a *little* bit more faded today than it did before, but still, obviously, it is a very noticeable tattoo.
So there isn't really much to update you guys on apart from my thoughts on the tattoo and on it's future.
Speaking of future plans, in previous posts on realself, I had talked about cutting the tattoo off... but after a rational reassessment, I have decided it is probably best to postpone that if anything. The reasons for which are mainly financial in nature - money that could go towards the surgery to remove the tattoo would probably be better spent on setting my life up (like going towards renting/buying a property). Back in the day (and I mean like 2 years ago) I would've jumped at getting the tattoo excision done if I had a spare $5,000, but now, I know that I should probably save up for a home loan instead.
But who knows? Maybe down the line, I will win the lottery...
Stay strong people :)
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S
March 1, 2016
I think continuation of laser treatments at a lowish setting is the way to go. It is definatly responding and blisters are quite normal.. At least give laser another chance as im seeing a real level of fading. Then at the end of it if you are are still unhappy with it go for excision. Laser treatments do take time, the right laser, the right settings all play a part. Plus the fact the tattoo was multilayered will lengthen the process slightly. Excision should be only veiwed as a last resort as the excision would have to be larger than the original tattoo creating a larger scar. Im going thru laser removal process on my permanent makeup on the brows...ive had prick bleeding, temporary raising of the tattoo, bruising, and even a change of colour which was temporary. Laser on the face is horrible. No anaesthetic or cooling devices where i go to. Plus being in the face its kinda visible. So i have to risk infection by utting pencil on them to cover the area. All manner of things happen with laser treatments but it is still general considered the gold standard for tattoo removal. Keep with it. Hang in there and be patient. The whole process takes you on a roller coaster ride. Sometimes feeling despair, if it doesnt look like its fading, or when u do notice a small amount of change you then begin to get hopeful..one thing for sure its an emotional strain. Stay strong.
L
May 23, 2016
Hey, how is everything going with you?
N
May 23, 2016
Hey! Thanks for asking :)
I've just been heaps busy these last few (days, weeks, months, years) and I don't really think about the tattoo very much anymore. Haven't been able to post any updates for a while because... well... there's not really been anything to say, as well as the fact that I'm so busy I don't really have time to update my review.
I will update soon though.
Still considering excision.
I've just been heaps busy these last few (days, weeks, months, years) and I don't really think about the tattoo very much anymore. Haven't been able to post any updates for a while because... well... there's not really been anything to say, as well as the fact that I'm so busy I don't really have time to update my review.
I will update soon though.
Still considering excision.
K
UPDATED FROM notyetnude
31 Weeks (8 Months) Post Treatment #2
Hi all,
Firstly, I had meant to make a photo update earlier, while I was overseas, but I never got around to it, so I'm sorry.
It's been a long time (8 months) since my second laser tattoo removal treatment.
Attached are photos. I don't think there has been much (noticeable, at least), fading. It's just a scar with ink in it.
Well, the next step is really to get the ball rolling on excision.
I am so reluctant. I'm dragging it out. I know I should really start knuckling down and doing some research and talking to surgeons, but I guess I just don't want to accept reality; it's like I'm in denial of the situation.
Truth be told, I'm scared about it all, and really uncertain.
Firstly, I had meant to make a photo update earlier, while I was overseas, but I never got around to it, so I'm sorry.
It's been a long time (8 months) since my second laser tattoo removal treatment.
Attached are photos. I don't think there has been much (noticeable, at least), fading. It's just a scar with ink in it.
Well, the next step is really to get the ball rolling on excision.
I am so reluctant. I'm dragging it out. I know I should really start knuckling down and doing some research and talking to surgeons, but I guess I just don't want to accept reality; it's like I'm in denial of the situation.
Truth be told, I'm scared about it all, and really uncertain.
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S
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