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Q Switch Removal - East Sussex, UK
UPDATED FROM KikiT
2 years post
All Covered!
WORTH IT
So, after 10 sessions, and several months in between, I finally got my cover up done with something very similar to what I wanted in the first place!
Obviously, it's bigger than I wanted, but it had to be to cover up what remained of the previous disaster.
As you can see, the tattoo had faded incredibly well, in fact I almost didn't get it covered. But I did still want my tribute to my grandad, and so the feather happened.
And I'm so proud of it. It's very "me".
The only but the didn't fade with the lasering was very small patch on the boney bit of my wrist, but that now looks like clever shading.
Overall, very happy with my experience! And not at all tempted to get any more ink!
Obviously, it's bigger than I wanted, but it had to be to cover up what remained of the previous disaster.
As you can see, the tattoo had faded incredibly well, in fact I almost didn't get it covered. But I did still want my tribute to my grandad, and so the feather happened.
And I'm so proud of it. It's very "me".
The only but the didn't fade with the lasering was very small patch on the boney bit of my wrist, but that now looks like clever shading.
Overall, very happy with my experience! And not at all tempted to get any more ink!
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Replies (4)
June 5, 2016
That's beautiful! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your success with us -- so inspiring for the community and those wondering about cover ups.
January 6, 2017
Thank you for your posts! I'm having so much tattoo depression and your amazing progress just gave me a lot of hope.
UPDATED FROM KikiT
1 year post
Treatment number 8!
So I've just got back from having my 8th treatment and I'm really pleased with how it's going. It hurt more than last time, really had to grit my teeth a few times, but it didn't take long. Only 15 minutes from start to finish. I think I might have a couple of small blisters by the end of the day, but no pinprick bleeding, so glad that seems to be a thing of the past! Nice bit of swelling though!
I often get asked if it's worth it. In my opinion, I'd rather go through the pain of laser treatment than be stuck with a tattoo I hate. I have 4 others that I love, and whilst I can't really see this one, it's the one other people see first, and I can't wait for it to be gone.
I often get asked if it's worth it. In my opinion, I'd rather go through the pain of laser treatment than be stuck with a tattoo I hate. I have 4 others that I love, and whilst I can't really see this one, it's the one other people see first, and I can't wait for it to be gone.
Replies (4)
November 22, 2014
Another treatment down. You're definitely getting there too! Keep going!
November 22, 2014
It looks like you're at a very similar stage to me. The tattoo has faded loads and those brown bits are just barely hanging there. Because of the brownness the tattoo still has its full shape, but if the brown was cleared then it would look a whole lot better! Would be really keen to see how you get on with those parts. :-)
November 22, 2014
I'll post an update in 4 weeks (usually takes that long for the any blisters to clear) then you can see how it's going. It does look loads better, just wondering if it'll completely clear or I'll have shadows. Fortunately he's never given me any impression that it will be completely gone, so I am prepared for it :-)
November 22, 2014
Really great progress so far! Is the machine he uses like a small table-top type? Or is it a large one that's wheeled around? Apparently the smaller ones contain less power, and generally they can't completely remove tattoos, only fade them down (normally for a coverup). I reckon complete removal could be possible for you, but you may have to track down a different technician/laser for your last couple treatments. Keep at it! :)
November 23, 2014
Thanks for your update, glad treatment 8 went well! Look forward to seeing your results.
November 25, 2014
Very good results for 8th treatment! :) almost there! :) do you plan full removal or cover-up? Sorry if I missed that in your review! Xx
December 3, 2014
I'm hoping for full removal. It's a lot bigger than I wanted, so a cover up would be difficult. I guess I'll just have to see what happens after the next 2 treatments and reassess at that point
UPDATED FROM KikiT
11 months post
Treatment 7
So it's now 7 hours since session 7. I'm actually amazed at how little it hurt this time. That's not to say it didn't hurt, of course it did, but last time I was really gritting my teeth, and this time it was only a little. I don't know whether it's because there's not huge amounts of ink left in there, or whether it was a lower setting (470mhz I think) but it was bearable. He seemed very pleased with progress, I have another 8 week break until the next one. He explained it's to enable the skin to heal properly before he blasts it again (my word, not his) and I've got very little in the way of blisters this time too.
Here's hoping it fades even more!
Here's hoping it fades even more!
Replies (4)
September 27, 2014
Your results are fantastic! Congrats.
September 28, 2014
I still remember seeing your review for the first time. You've come so far, well done. :-)
Love your cover up. It's very elegant and I love that it means something. Congrats at being done with this stressful journey and I hope you are MUCH happier than you were!
Keep at it, I had longer between sessions at the end because the intensity of the laser was a lot higher, but it's worth it. Good luck with your journey!