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Q Switch Lazer Tattoo Removal Journey. Canberra, AU
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I'm new to writing blog posts to this site but I...
NataLilliApril 30, 2016
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I'm new to writing blog posts to this site but I plan to keep this as a little online journal of my lazer removal journey....
Long story short got a coverup which I regret and am unhappy about. Around 5th of March was when I got the cover up, waited just under 2 months before going through with Lazer tattoo removal.
Just had my first Treatment using 1064mn all over the tattoo to hopefully fade and remove the black ink and grey wash. It costed $220. They said in 2 months time I can have my 2nd session. I have to keep it bandaged for 3 days without getting it wet. Will take updated pics when the time comes to remove the bandages. :)
Long story short got a coverup which I regret and am unhappy about. Around 5th of March was when I got the cover up, waited just under 2 months before going through with Lazer tattoo removal.
Just had my first Treatment using 1064mn all over the tattoo to hopefully fade and remove the black ink and grey wash. It costed $220. They said in 2 months time I can have my 2nd session. I have to keep it bandaged for 3 days without getting it wet. Will take updated pics when the time comes to remove the bandages. :)
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UPDATED FROM NataLilli
4 days post
Laser post update 3 days after first Treatment
NataLilliMay 3, 2016
March 3rd 2016
As mentioned in the title and photo captions it has been three days since my first treatment and I am pretty happy with the results.
I am annoyed at myself for not having any before photos of the tattoo to compare, only photos of it the day it was tattooed on me where it was at its darkest.
However from memory the grey wash/ shading has definitely faded and some areas of the roses black outline has been almost removed or broken. Its still healing so I have yet to see more fading. There are small bilster bumpy areas which I think will scab and will take longer to heal. I think I need to be more careful with those areas as they could easily get scarring.
I am trying to boost my immune system by incorporating certain vegetables and foods to by diet to help the healing process as well as my health. (e.g. kale, spinach, broccoli, green tea, garlic, onion, probiotics, lots of water etc..)
I also have purchased an arm cover to help protect it from sunlight, elements and rubbing on clothes. I usually wear a bandage (like shown in my first post) to help protect it and use a small thin amount of pawpaw ointment as instructed when needed.
For the first 3 days I was supposed to keep the bandage on with its water proof plastic wrap cover on without getting the tattoo wet. It was really hard to when showering... My partner had to help me.
The healing instructions from then on is pretty much the same as getting a new tattoo. I will probably post another update in a week or 2 then a month. By early July I will be having my second treatment hopefully.
Until next time
Nata-Lilli
As mentioned in the title and photo captions it has been three days since my first treatment and I am pretty happy with the results.
I am annoyed at myself for not having any before photos of the tattoo to compare, only photos of it the day it was tattooed on me where it was at its darkest.
However from memory the grey wash/ shading has definitely faded and some areas of the roses black outline has been almost removed or broken. Its still healing so I have yet to see more fading. There are small bilster bumpy areas which I think will scab and will take longer to heal. I think I need to be more careful with those areas as they could easily get scarring.
I am trying to boost my immune system by incorporating certain vegetables and foods to by diet to help the healing process as well as my health. (e.g. kale, spinach, broccoli, green tea, garlic, onion, probiotics, lots of water etc..)
I also have purchased an arm cover to help protect it from sunlight, elements and rubbing on clothes. I usually wear a bandage (like shown in my first post) to help protect it and use a small thin amount of pawpaw ointment as instructed when needed.
For the first 3 days I was supposed to keep the bandage on with its water proof plastic wrap cover on without getting the tattoo wet. It was really hard to when showering... My partner had to help me.
The healing instructions from then on is pretty much the same as getting a new tattoo. I will probably post another update in a week or 2 then a month. By early July I will be having my second treatment hopefully.
Until next time
Nata-Lilli
Replies (3)
May 10, 2016
Good luck! And wow, you're so brave! My treatment hurt and I have a small tattoo, can't imagine how it was for you!
May 11, 2016
I recommend getting numbing cream put on an hour or so before the treatment, it really helps :) And since the treatment is pretty quick, it's great to listen/ concentrate on a song you enjoy.
UPDATED FROM NataLilli
15 days post
Week 2 recovery of 1 treatment update
NataLilliMay 15, 2016
Hi guys, I didn't do a 1 week update since there wasn't much noticeable improvement. It was in a scabbing/ thick tattoo skin stage? Then it started to peel throughout the week and it was so itchy it was so hard to restrain myself from scratching it or touching it frequently.
It's now clear from any scabs or flakes skin however I think I am scarred in several places as there is a greyish opaque cloudy tint on those areas. I think they were deep wounds that didn't heal well from the tattooist and laser.
I'm not that worried about the scarring unless the ink can't be removed from the scar tissue or the scar can't be tattooed over.
I'm kinda concerned about the tattoo turning a tan colour all over... Skin pigmentation changing colour?
The Original tattoo underneath the coverup is definitely fading, but the coverup is quite stubborn only breaking up in places the tattoo artist did lightly.
Hopefully in the next session they will zap the red and black instead of only the black.
It's now clear from any scabs or flakes skin however I think I am scarred in several places as there is a greyish opaque cloudy tint on those areas. I think they were deep wounds that didn't heal well from the tattooist and laser.
I'm not that worried about the scarring unless the ink can't be removed from the scar tissue or the scar can't be tattooed over.
I'm kinda concerned about the tattoo turning a tan colour all over... Skin pigmentation changing colour?
The Original tattoo underneath the coverup is definitely fading, but the coverup is quite stubborn only breaking up in places the tattoo artist did lightly.
Hopefully in the next session they will zap the red and black instead of only the black.
I'm so glad that you've decided to document your journey here on RealSelf. I wish you much success on your removal. Are you planning on just fading or are you going for full removal? Do you know the name of the laser you are being treated with? How has your recovery been?
I had difficulty with showering as it was hard to not get the bandage/ tattoo wet as instructed. I need to repurchase the water resistant bandages they used on my arm for futher use.
I have also purchased an arm cover to help protect the tattoo in its recovery stage, especially from the UV rays.