Laser Tattoo Removal on Wrist - Edmonton, AB

January 27, 2013

Good Luck!!! Im booked for my first appointment on the first. The thing with new tattoos is that all of the ones Ive gotten Ive been incredibly excited about right off the bat. Making a point to wear clothing to show it off, checking myself out in the mirror every ten minutes... but this last one was different. Those feelings never came and I just felt terrible. the point is you just know whether or not you are going to love it. Did making the appointment to get it removed help the way you felt at all? I found having my first consultation made me feel amazing. I have anxiety about the removal but its far less than the anxiety i had about getting my tattoo finished... good luck and keep us posted! (dont forget before pics!)

January 29, 2013

My consult made me feel amazing too! Knowing that there is a very good chance for removal is so reassuring! How many sessions did they say you will need? Megan, re numbing cream, the clinic has the cooling machine so I will try without it the first time and see how it goes!! It can't be any worse than childbirth, can it?!!!!!

January 29, 2013

Im going to need 15-20 sessions so im in for the long haul, but my tattoo is my entire forearm with a TON of black. Honestly though that is a beautiful tattoo, and i have to say for how small the lettering is your artist did an AMAZING job- seriously. At least you can know that while youre getting it removed it looks good!

Barbiedoll90

January 29, 2013

My clinic has the cooling machine too and use it while they do the treatment, but with that AND numbing cream I felt it... The bacon grease analogy was right on the money for me thougj

January 29, 2013

Omg! Serious? Maybe I will call the clinic and get the cream!!

Barbiedoll90

January 29, 2013

Yes, and I gave birth without medication... So I've felt pain... It's quick, but still hurts... I'd recommend the numbing cream... Totally your call... I had my treatment friday

Megan P

January 28, 2013

I'm glad that you have opted for removal if you aren't feeling comfortable with it. Will you be using numbing cream before your removal session?

January 30, 2013

I hope your removal goes well, I also had a tattoo done on my arm about the size of your and all black. I obsessed over it and regretted doin it. That was in December. I had my first laser session about a week ago. I know I need to be patient but want it gone badly. It will be a long road but hoping after each treatment it fades. :)

January 30, 2013

How is it looking? I am so nervous about the removal! How many treatments will you need?

January 30, 2013

I know that's how I feel too, very nervous... But it's something I couldn't stop freaking out about so I knew I had to do it. It's looking better. It's only been a week and I stopped in the inpic on Monday to let the nurse look at it to see if its healing well and looking good. She said it was and that once the redness under the ink goes away I should start to see some fading. They said 5-10. Everyone is different and you never know until you start the process is what they told me.

January 30, 2013

In the clinic I mean

January 30, 2013

It seems that everyone on here is just a few sessions into removal so there isn't really anyone with pics of complete removal yet. Ash I totally have been obsessing over mine too! I just keep thinking 2 years of uglyness or a lifetime of a tattoo that I am not happy with. I have been looking at pics from trlaser and the pics look very hopeful! At least ours is just black! Is yours super itchy now?

January 30, 2013

What kind of laser are you using? And how long in between treatments for you?

January 30, 2013

That's what I've been thinking too!

January 30, 2013

I know I hate thinking about it cause I have 2 kiddos to worry about not this:( A nd:yag q switch laser , 6-8 weeks between.. How bout u? What kinda laser and how long between????? Do they think it really will tAke 2 years???

January 30, 2013

Oh and not too it itchy, not too bad

January 30, 2013

They say it will be 9 sessions but I am having them 8 weeks apart so I am just prepping my self for 2 years! I don't have time for this worrying either because of my kiddies too, three of them at that,and all the sports that go with them! Lol

January 30, 2013

I know! We are too busy to be having to deal with this all too... You never know it could take less sessions! It just sucks cause I can wear long sleeves now but come summer that won't be possible and it's quite embarrassing having to tell people oh I got a tattoo 2 months ago and now I'm lasering it off..... Ugh..... So upset with myself

January 31, 2013

Where on your arm is it? I bought a bunch of hamanity bracelets to wear when it comes to summer! I will still look odd having my wrist all bandaged up, if you know what mean. I had all the embarrassed feelings too, but then I found this site and realized that I am not the only one who gets a tattoo and hates it!

January 31, 2013

I think it's important to realize that having a tattoo removed doesn't mean you made a mistake an should be embarrassed... It's just means you tried something you thought you would like and it's turns out you're not into it, or perhaps the person you trusted to give you good art did poorly. We shouldn't be embarrassed at all, at least we are taking steps to remedy the situation :)

January 31, 2013

My phone autocorrected a lot of things in there... Hahaha

January 31, 2013

Yea I know what u mean lol ;) it's on the outside of my forearm by my wrist. About 3 inches long by 1 inch I don't know if it will be hidden by brackets or not, also as its heAling I can't have anything rubbing against it....? So maybe after 2 weeks it can be hidden when all scabbing and everything is gone... I feel we are going thru the exact same ordeal! I'm so glad there is someone out there too cause I have been havin a very tough time with this.

Stark_Sprinkle

January 31, 2013

So glad to read your story, 5coopersest2004. Congrats on starting your story before you start treatment, I'm new to Real Self myself--this is a really great resource! There is so much comfort in talking with folks that share similar feelings. One thing I will tell you (especially since we both have wrist tattoos)--is that I was petrified to start this. Getting my wrist tattoo was horrifically painful for me (I have several pieces that I sat for 5 hours plus for that didn't hurt nearly as much as my wrist, which only took about 20 minutes, though I know everyone is different). I had heard that laser removal was "way more painful" than an actual tattoo. I am having all of my treatments done with the Ruby Laser (one of the oldest machines they're still using for tattoo removal due to its ability to treat green ink)--I was administered no numbing cream (they didn't offer it to me) and there is not a cooling mechanism on the Ruby Laser...and I have to tell you--I almost cried from sheer relief when she hit me with the first shot as it was almost undetectable. I am kind of a wuss when it comes to pain, so I'm glad to have the initial build up gone since it had incited so much apprehension. Look forward to hearing how February 15th goes for you! I'm sure you'll do great! :)

February 2, 2013

Thanks so much for the heads up stark! I have no idea what to expect for pain! Isn't this site wonderful? I totally need to chat with peeps who are going through the exact same thing. I truly hope your treatments go great and we all see the full removal we all want.

Blackberry11

February 22, 2013

Are you removing all your tattoos, or only the wrist?

February 1, 2013

Ok so not a good day today. I am really anxious thinking this is NOT going to come off of me. No matter how many sessions I do is this even going to work?... I'm very nervous. I know I shouldn't expect much from just the first treatment but I can't stop looking at it thinking how is this even going to be possible! ~very scared~

February 2, 2013

I feel like that too periodically throughout the day almost everyday. Keep positive though, I know we will do great! You need to focus on something else and try not to even look at it for at least 18 months!! It is going to be ugly for a while, but it is only temporary my friend.

February 2, 2013

Ash,I forgot to say not to expect too much from the first 3 sessions. I have read it in several studies done on removal. Keep your chin up buddy and think of your wonderful kiddies!