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Big, Dark Cover Up Tattoo Removal - London, UK
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treatment 3 - post 10 days result
dp123456789February 21, 2015
Hi all,
So its been almost 10 days since my 3 treatment (1 pico, 2 q switch), all scabs are off and skin looks and feels all healed.
If you are "fortunate" enough to be a part of the tattoo removal community you propably know that this procedure is not a ride In the park, but this has really turned my guts upside down when I open the bandeges a few hours after treatment. Large parts of my tattoo just turned dense black spots due to white oxidation. It looked like a horrible skin desease. Nevertheless ,this was definitely the most painfull treatment so far. The thechinician really turned the power on and result was a lot of zinc dioxide popping up in my skin. This treatment result and pain got me really down and hit me rock bottom, but surprisingly after a few days seemed like black spots are fading and becoming light gray. Still doesn't look too good, and some parts of my tattoo did turned to darker gray but at least I still have a hope for a descent cover up in case this procedure fails.
Overall though it seems things did got better from last treatment. You can see and judge for yourself.
So its been almost 10 days since my 3 treatment (1 pico, 2 q switch), all scabs are off and skin looks and feels all healed.
If you are "fortunate" enough to be a part of the tattoo removal community you propably know that this procedure is not a ride In the park, but this has really turned my guts upside down when I open the bandeges a few hours after treatment. Large parts of my tattoo just turned dense black spots due to white oxidation. It looked like a horrible skin desease. Nevertheless ,this was definitely the most painfull treatment so far. The thechinician really turned the power on and result was a lot of zinc dioxide popping up in my skin. This treatment result and pain got me really down and hit me rock bottom, but surprisingly after a few days seemed like black spots are fading and becoming light gray. Still doesn't look too good, and some parts of my tattoo did turned to darker gray but at least I still have a hope for a descent cover up in case this procedure fails.
Overall though it seems things did got better from last treatment. You can see and judge for yourself.
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3rd treatment - major pain and down
dp123456789February 11, 2015
Hello all,
I haven't been here for a while but I'm still continue with my treatment.
Today I had my third treatment and it was very very painfull.
Actually most painfully so far.
The worst thing is that from what I can see the result of the treatment is large parts of tattoo actually getting darker because of white ink. My therapist is expecting that but he still cannot determine if I will need a cover up or can go for full removal but for sure I can tell that this treatment made things worst even if for temporary. I'm actually so depressed that I skipped dinner and my appetite is all gone. Hope maybe its not that bad but full results will only be clear in around two weeks. I'll post another pics when I can...
I haven't been here for a while but I'm still continue with my treatment.
Today I had my third treatment and it was very very painfull.
Actually most painfully so far.
The worst thing is that from what I can see the result of the treatment is large parts of tattoo actually getting darker because of white ink. My therapist is expecting that but he still cannot determine if I will need a cover up or can go for full removal but for sure I can tell that this treatment made things worst even if for temporary. I'm actually so depressed that I skipped dinner and my appetite is all gone. Hope maybe its not that bad but full results will only be clear in around two weeks. I'll post another pics when I can...
Replies (2)
February 12, 2015
Wow! No way that you are depressed! You've had such amaaazing fading thus far I am extremely jealous!! And you are only on your THIRD treatment?! I wish my tattoo was a lot of shading like yours, no wonder you are getting such good results. Is it the darkening that's depressing you? Is the ink getting darker or your skin? I heard that sometimes the ink looks darker right after a treatment. And if it's your skin it is very possible that hyper-pigmentation will fade with time and healing. Try to keep your chin up and know some of us here are struggling right along with you! (I'm panicking over my first appointment tomorrow!!!) Just gotta keep on keeping on, you've made it this far!
February 12, 2015
thank you for encouragement, its hard cause it seems that even the pain i'm moving backward. I don't even know if the darkening is reversible. sadly this is my reality and only time will tell if i got any hope...
February 12, 2015
Sorry to hear you are feeling down, but you know what to do, read you entry from December: "i have decided to think as less as i can about this whole laser process and ink regret, and just try to live my normal life.
Actually it is working pretty well, i'm going out a lot and trying to be as active and as social as i can.
Time goes by a lot faster when stop obsessing on a stupid ink, and here i am on my second treatment."
Take your time through this, there is no rush. Let your skin heal, assess the situation and keep moving forward.
I hope you are feeling better today, make yourself your favorite dinner and get outside in nature, that always helps.
You are doing great :) Hugs
February 12, 2015
this darkening and horrible pain hit me really bad this time. i was expecting some lightening and here i am going backward again...
I am now just realizing how hard and unexpected process it is... i really try to remain positive but i'm close to loosing all hopes.. i'll post some pictures in around 2 weeks until all dead skin is off and things will be more clear. maybe it will not be as bad as it seems now.
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Happy new year 2015
dp123456789January 2, 2015
Hi again,
Yesterday i was in a little hurry when i wrote my update, and forgot to wish you all happy new year and happy holidays!
I am still following your jurneys, and i wish you all a good year of self fullfilment, happyness and off course a lot of bad ink destruction :)
Just remember that no matter how your ink is bad and ugly, it doesn't defy who you are. Don't hide, go out there and live your life with confidence in yourself. Love your body. don't the ink take over your life. By last year your ink will propbly be gone but you will left with the lesson and exprience that will make you stronger for the rest of your life.
Yesterday i was in a little hurry when i wrote my update, and forgot to wish you all happy new year and happy holidays!
I am still following your jurneys, and i wish you all a good year of self fullfilment, happyness and off course a lot of bad ink destruction :)
Just remember that no matter how your ink is bad and ugly, it doesn't defy who you are. Don't hide, go out there and live your life with confidence in yourself. Love your body. don't the ink take over your life. By last year your ink will propbly be gone but you will left with the lesson and exprience that will make you stronger for the rest of your life.
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January 2, 2015
Happy New Year to you as well! What a wonderful and positive message to share with the community, thank you :)
Holy cow...has your tattoo ever faded! Nice :)