Eliminink on Neck Tattoo - Alexandria, LA

So, basically I am trying to leave for the U.S. Air Force as soon as possible and obviously, their tattoo regulations prohibit neck tattoo's. (Wish I could slap 16 year old me! What was I thinking?!) My tattoo is about 4 years old, had some fading from constantly being in the sun, while being a lifeguard, and lacked pigment in small area's (I had really bad scabbing during the healing process, which I've never experienced before and chose not to fix it). After doing a lot of research and speaking to multiple dermatologist's, I decided to try the Eliminink procedure, rather than going to laser right away, mainly because I'd like this removed ASAP and I can go back as soon as a week after my first treatment, rather than 6-8 weeks later, like with the laser. Cost also played a big factor for me. I was recommended 3-5 treatments, but after my first, I was told it would probably only be 2-4 (fingers crossed!) but not guaranteed.

So far, I feel fine.. Exactly like I would after getting a tattoo done. The procedure was nothing.. Exactly like getting a tattoo and putting Eliminink on it during the "tattooing," rather than wiping with aloe (etc.) throughout. Still have the wrapping on the back of my neck and will keep it there for the recommended 72 hours. No soreness at all and hopefully none to come! I will be posting pictures in 72 hours, as soon as my bandage comes off and before and after each procedure.

Hopefully, this "bad boy" will be removed from my neck in the next month or so and I'll be on my way!

I am still not sore! Finally took my bandage off this morning and with clean hands, gently washed any gunk off of my tattoo.. There's already noticeable fading and it still hasn't full scabbed and obviously the scab hasn't come off, so results for this session still isn't final or fully clear :) I'm so incredibly hopeful that this will work!

So, i didn't plan on doing an update today, however I am BEYOND itchy today.. I've been patting it lightly, hoping that will ease the itching some, but holy cow! I seriously don't know what to do to ease the itching, but I'm thinking it's time for Google. Everything is completely scabbed up and I'm still seeing fading. Still no pain, just the horrible itching. I'm hoping it goes away soon...