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Total stomach mess
UPDATED FROM Hatemytatoo
1 year post
Still going took a break from forum
$2,200
Have had two more tretments since very painful it is fading but no way as much as I'd hoped I'm due another treatment but its soul destroying dont think I'll ever be rid of it I took a break from forum becasuse just fed up with whole removal and lack of hope I hold
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UPDATED FROM Hatemytatoo
9 months post
Treatment 4
By far the worse forgot my strong painkillers and ice pack after long drive to clinic plus kids in tow , big mistake this was the worst treatment turned laser right up even with the cooler had to stop
A few times as I literally freaked out , the burn my body was shocked and these lasers go higher Wowh the red is so sore to remove the Nurse was so nice and comforting wanted to leave the other half of it but after travelling so far I wouldn't the tummy is such a sensitive area . So 4 days later still in pain the blisters are huge haven't been sleeping have left bandages off today to let air at it plenty of antiseptic spray and bio oil I'm so swollen still I am questioning my sanity and my family wanting me to stop will this ever go can see the red breaking up but another 10 treatments at least how will I cope ??
A few times as I literally freaked out , the burn my body was shocked and these lasers go higher Wowh the red is so sore to remove the Nurse was so nice and comforting wanted to leave the other half of it but after travelling so far I wouldn't the tummy is such a sensitive area . So 4 days later still in pain the blisters are huge haven't been sleeping have left bandages off today to let air at it plenty of antiseptic spray and bio oil I'm so swollen still I am questioning my sanity and my family wanting me to stop will this ever go can see the red breaking up but another 10 treatments at least how will I cope ??
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November 3, 2014
Sorry this has been an extremely painful experience for you. Remember to drink lots of water and get some rest. Have you tried Bactine, it really releives the pain and helps with the itch later on as well.
November 3, 2014
Hi ah thanks im actually thinking of stopping altogether Iv been drinking loads and juicing no don't have that here , itch hadn't started yet just wish these blisters wud pop heading out for a long run need to clear the mind x
November 5, 2014
I hear ya, this whole process really takes a toll on ones mind...deep breaths girl - hang in there ;)
November 5, 2014
Hi Eva thanks for your support feeling better today hit a low , but now the itch has set in , but I can c skin under part of one oft flowers so it's giving me hope x
July 6, 2015
Hi. I was wondering how the treatments been working for you? Have you had any more sessions since the last one?
I`m pretty much in the same situation as you. Cover-up on cover-up. Not really sure what I was thinking. I was desperate and scared of lasers, but now it seems like I will have to brave the lasers anyway. What did the clinic say about removing the several layers of ink on the cover-ups? By now I have quite a dense tattoo and I`m scared that it will turn out to be very difficult to remove or fade.
I really hope things will work out for you. You`re one brave woman!
I`m pretty much in the same situation as you. Cover-up on cover-up. Not really sure what I was thinking. I was desperate and scared of lasers, but now it seems like I will have to brave the lasers anyway. What did the clinic say about removing the several layers of ink on the cover-ups? By now I have quite a dense tattoo and I`m scared that it will turn out to be very difficult to remove or fade.
I really hope things will work out for you. You`re one brave woman!
October 5, 2015
The owner said would never of took me on due to the dense cover ups I'm seeing a little fading no way as much as id hoped I kind of wish I'd just left it but now its a worse mess so will have to continue looking at the picosure laser . Sorry in late reply just found I was constantly on here reading reviews and with little hope have you started yours ?
UPDATED FROM Hatemytatoo
4 months post
2nd treatment update
So it's 5 weeks since second treatment took a long time to heal iv definitely scarring in one area ! Right side of tattoo feels so different and still has bumps under it ! This tattoo is getting me down I just want it gone and thinking iv bout two years to go depresses me to get rid of this mess continuing to research lasers journeys etc ! Holidays coming up soon so need to make something to cover it ! Next treatment in 4 weeks
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June 15, 2014
The further I get into this process, the more I'm really not OK with this 4-6 week time frame between treatments that clinics recommend. My skin didn't get back to mostly normal until at least 8 weeks after, and even then it was still a little scaly. Please wait longer between treatments! You're not the first second or third post I've read where someone has spaced their treatments close and then been concerned about scarring. I don't think I'm alone in saying that I totally understand wanting to have your ink gone....... But step back for a second and more forward in a happy healthy way that doesn't interfere with your quality of life. If you're still chomping at the bit for another treatment right this second, keep in mind there are lots of lifestyle choices you can make on a daily basis that will help your system speed the removal
June 16, 2014
Hi yes I feel the same going wait 10 weeks this time , have summer hols abroad and had such a bad reaction last time going wait till weather cools down. There is still alot of changes in the skin and definitely have a scarring ! Wish had more options of better lasers here , I have loads questions to ask on next session which is looking like July
August 13, 2014
Been 12 weeks since last session it took so long to heal iv noticed fading and i have been left with 2 scars lately I have noticed small brown blisters under some of the heavy black tattoo area oh what to do next ? do I change clinics again and hope I get a better was it that laser I reacted to its so hard to decide maybe ruby laser will work better either way next week I need to have a treatment wish could access a picosure laser
August 29, 2014
Had treatment 3 done last week travelled a far bit but finally found amazing clinic with new lasers and vast knowledge of removal put me at ease was a registered nurse that done it and was shocked after I told her about my last treatment . She done a spot test first and then I had the whole area treated with 3 different lasers Q switched Yag laser and a Ruby laser and can't think of other , it was very painful but she used Cryo chiller machine which really helped .This time I didn't have that terrible burn feeling after I noticed I wasn't as sore all week and didn't blister much only in the green areas and some of the yellow the tattoo felt raised and a little itchy , laser must of been on lower setting ? Iv been using bio oil three times a day and juicing and will have next treatment in 8 wks
Never say never, hang in there, it takes time...tattoo removal can be a very long and daunting process that can take an emotional toll. I have seen successful removals and it's possible for you to achieve your goal too, here are some successful stories for inspiration: https://www.realself.com/review/nottingham-md-sleeve-tattoo-removal
https://www.realself.com/review/decided-tattoo-removal-daddys-girl
Chin up :)