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Kill the Kittens! - Nürnberg, DE

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3 years post

Paler and Ghost tattoos

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killthekittensAugust 6, 2020
WORTH IT$3,735
So it's been 3 years now, since I started the laser Sessions.
As you can see it lightened up and became grey. I start getting "Ghost Tattoos" Where the melanin under the tattoo colours is fading. I know this process can bei reversibel, it just takes time.
I wear short skirts/pants again, combined with patterned tights. You can't spot the lightened Tattoo through the patterns, even when you know it.

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Sven Fitzkow

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First I went to a doctor in Stuttgart who didn't seem very trustworthy (he recommended me opening the blisters with a needle that I should disinfect with a lighter first; he was basically a punk in a white coat) plus very expensive so I took research for a new studio and went for "Fleur de Lis" - in Nürnberg. The tattoo artist there took the time to explain me detailed how a tattoo removal works. He pulled out all the stocks of didactic, drawing paragraphs, layers of skin and explained me how tattoing works in general. It's kind of sad that I have to highlight how well-advised I felt after, because shouldn't it be always like this, especially when you spend such a load of money? Anyway, then we went upstairs to get the laser treatment done. It was very painful though, despite the lidocaine cream and the cold air. After the treatment he sticked a clear foil on my knees which I removed one week later. No blistering at all, it just got itchy. I used Contratubex for aftercare.

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UPDATED FROM killthekittens
2 years post

Little update

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killthekittensDecember 11, 2019
I see, I neglected that little Internet blog a while...this picture shows the right cat ear on the left knee, once the darkest part of the whole tattoo. The first picture is from early 2017 I think, while the second one was taken a few weeks ago. I got 16?/17? Laser sessions now. I'm probably halfway. So this is the result after 3 years and 3.5k Euro. Opinions?

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Mazza987
December 11, 2019
Have you thought about cutting the tattoo ? Like incisions ? You will be left with little scars but it will be cheaper ?
Mazza987
December 11, 2019
Surgical excision allows the tattoo to be removed at one or two out-patient visits under local anaesthetic, and the wound is closed with dissolvable stitches and surgical tape. Not only are the results immediate but for the right tattoo surgical excision may also be less expensive than laser therapy.
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killthekittens
December 11, 2019
Sure it's less expensive, but you have scars^^ when the laser treatment is done right, there will be no scars. I CAN actually understand some people have an excision when there's the name of their ex partner on their arm or something like that. So they really suffer and need it to be gone! But in my case it's a bad idea anyway since it's exactly at the joints and HOW would you cut it out? When you cut out the lines, it still looks like a cat! Bs idea, sorry.
irinami12
December 12, 2019
Keep going! I quess the best idea is to make a longer breaks and just wait (and wait). You don't have any other options anyway. And your tattoo doesn't look as ugly, it looks cute actually. Maybe try q-switch laser? What about Picoway? Did you try it? Is there visible difference from the last treatment (It's not really clear on this little part)?
davidakea
December 18, 2019
So much progress! I agree, excision is a bad idea especially on the knee. Keep going! You will definitely get there!
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1 year post

Negotiations

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killthekittensFebruary 2, 2019
I'm still in negotiations with a few places nearby that offer the Picoway laser. I currently pay 100€ every appointment for the Picosure in Nürnberg and I can't afford more. Usually they say it's 100€ for a 5x5cm sized tattoo. But in my case it's quite hard to tell what size the actual area is. That's why I crafted something with overhead projector foils!
I took pictures and sent them around to some doctors. Now I'm waiting for an answer. Oh, and look at the fading...

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irinaiii
September 26, 2019
Hi! How is going with your treatment? Is there any progress? It would be great to see an update from you!
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killthekittens
December 11, 2019
Hi hi, I'm currently heading to Nürnberg again to have them Lasered again (the...18th time I guess??)
I'll upload some pictures as soon as they're not red and swollen anymore
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twoforjoy
August 13, 2020
Keep asking with different places. I went to three before I finally found an amazing guy locally who knows I’m a long term returning customer and charges me incredibly low prices now for very large areas. I’ve just paid £170 for a half sleeve with picosure, I can’t believe they are charging you 100 for such small lines!
All the best on your journey x
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killthekittens
August 16, 2020
I actually did but there aren't places around me :/
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