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Mistake of Life - Harrisburg
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Here's some advice. Never go to a good tattoo...
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Here's some advice. Never go to a good tattoo artist and let him know you've got some money to spend and you're on the emotional side. That's what I did two years ago.I went in for an arm tatt and it turned into a multi session project. With each session that passed I thought I might like it more of I added something. Even at nearly 40 ( at the time) I had a body image dysmorphia not really believing it was my arm he was doing it to.
I've had 2 q switch and one pico on the lower part. I've also done some Salabrasion. It's been a nightmare. Add to that all the hidden dangers of ink and laser I've discovered and I'm asking myself, what have I done? I think full removal is a pipe dream but I have no choice but to chip away at it. The psycological, social, and health effects it's had on me are so much more than I ever could have imagined. I want to cut it out. I am in a self made hell. It only gets worse the more I read and the more I uncover about this toxic and invasive art form that seems to grab all of us in our weakest state, like a true predator. My next pico is two weeks. I don't have high hopes.
I've had 2 q switch and one pico on the lower part. I've also done some Salabrasion. It's been a nightmare. Add to that all the hidden dangers of ink and laser I've discovered and I'm asking myself, what have I done? I think full removal is a pipe dream but I have no choice but to chip away at it. The psycological, social, and health effects it's had on me are so much more than I ever could have imagined. I want to cut it out. I am in a self made hell. It only gets worse the more I read and the more I uncover about this toxic and invasive art form that seems to grab all of us in our weakest state, like a true predator. My next pico is two weeks. I don't have high hopes.
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August 9, 2015
Hi, I know how you feel I have had many issues because I got tattoos I wish I never had. It's cause anxiety, self image issues and many more things. I have found pico to lighten my Tatts but not remove them. Pico have just released a new set of lasers to deal with the greens, orange, blue and so on and I think this will really help. Make sure you find someone good with lasers and Tatts experience as the wrong person can damage your skin and you.
Keep us posted as we are all in this together.
Keep us posted as we are all in this together.
August 9, 2015
I should say I'm very happy with pico and how it's lightening my Tatts and I see this as a 2-3 year journey to have them removed. I'm in for the long hall cause 3 years is nothing to how much life I have left to live and I want the freedom from my Tatts and not feel the way I do now..
September 9, 2015
Hey :) i also like your tattoo but i Understand you so much, its terrible when you have something on your Body You dont accept.. Where do you use salabration? And how much was it? Why you didnt use the laser anymore? But as i see you are ready now :)
September 9, 2015
Wow.., can I ask you which method of tattoo removal was more effective? Salabrasion or laser treatment? You have very nice results.
May 27, 2016
Hope it's going well for you. I know you hate it but it is a very beautiful tattoo.
UPDATED FROM Stevek72
2 months post
Humiliation
As an addendum I don't hate tattoos. I think thick colorful detailed work is reserved for a select few and most people are better served with one color tatts. I hide my arm everywhere and summer has been hard. Imagine you're a man with 6 giant fluffy red roses on your arm ( drawn lifelike) my friends. I know this hell and I don't wish it on anyone.
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August 8, 2015
Hi, I made a very similar mistake, a big skull on my shoulder. I have other tattoos and was feeling fine with them, but this one, made 2 years ago I really hate it. Now, I am going to have my first Picosure session on September, but I am really worried about the "hidden dangers of ink and laser "... can you tell me something about it, I can't find much literature on these side effects...
Thanks
Roberto
Thanks
Roberto
August 17, 2015
Sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your tattoo RobertoG75, I wish you well on your journey -- be sure to share your story by writing a review so that you can get support from the community as well, here is a link to get you started when you're ready.
August 17, 2015
Thanks Eva. I am having my first Picosure session on September 24th. I'll post pictures and comments
August 14, 2015
Stevek72,
I've never had a tattoo but reading about your story and others' on this site is impressive. Steve, you are way too hard on yourself. But I realize body image dysmorphia is a [RS bleep]... You appear to have a good physique! The best part here is that you have access to wonderful supportive people on this site. You all warm my heart as I head toward cosmetic eye surgery. Good luck on your procedures. You are very brave to press on with your goals here. I look forward to seeing more progress on your journey.
I've never had a tattoo but reading about your story and others' on this site is impressive. Steve, you are way too hard on yourself. But I realize body image dysmorphia is a [RS bleep]... You appear to have a good physique! The best part here is that you have access to wonderful supportive people on this site. You all warm my heart as I head toward cosmetic eye surgery. Good luck on your procedures. You are very brave to press on with your goals here. I look forward to seeing more progress on your journey.
UPDATED FROM Stevek72
2 months post
Salabrasion before and after
Per Eva's request here is the result of my Salabrasion effort. This rose was hit with a laser once with little effect. The amount if ink that comes up in the scab is amazing. It's really a lot of ink that they use.
Thank you for joining in and sharing your story SteveK72, I hope that you find lots of support here. Does the clinic you go to have the PicoSure Boost?
Oh, I meant to ask you about the Salabrasion, can you tell us more about that -- is it an at-home treatment, or did you go see a doctor? Was it painful? Did it yeild any results?
Thanks for the information -- to confirm, is it an at-home treatment?
Will power is right, I don't think I would ever be brave enough!