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I have two tattoos I am having removed using two...
EmmyLouLouJuly 23, 2017
$149
I have two tattoos I am having removed using two different methods; the professional tattoo on my back is being removed via the Eclipse Micropen and the DIY/Indian Ink tattoo is being removed via the Q-Switch ND:Yag laser.
My black sun "tramp stamp" tattoo was inked by a professional 20 years ago. I immediately hated this tattoo once I saw it! It was supposed to look like a drawing I sketched, but the tattoo artist made it look like a bad version of the godsmack sun. I chose the Eclipse Micropen tattoo removal system. The technician did not use numbing cream. I would say the pain level varied from manageable to intense depending on where she worked, as the tattoo is located at the base of my spine. The pain was hardcore, I had a bit of a spiritual experience. I'm slightly terrified that I have to endure potentially five more treatments. I was charged $150 for this session.
POST CARE:
I am finding the area very difficult to care for because of the location. I've been advised to change the bandages twice per day for 2 weeks with liberal amounts of bacitracin and vaseline, gauze and tape. I'm finding the gauze shifts at night. and it's giving me anxiety. I ordered a post-natal maternity belt on amazon in hopes that this helps to keep the gauze in place.
The second tattoo I'm having removed is a sun-burst looking tattoo on my foot. This was a DIY job I did with my girlfriend when I was 16. both of our tattoos came out looking like total crap. Every time I get a pedicure the technician tries to scrub it off my foot, I'm like, "no, that piece of garbage is part of my body...". I was advised to use the Q-Switch ND:Yag method bc of the Indian ink.
The tattoo is small and faded to begin with, I'm hoping it only requires 3 sessions ($50/per session). The pain was intense but it only lasted like 5 seconds. So it was a really quick level 11 pain. The technician used numbing cream (a BLT pack) and ice before the session, so it wasn't terrible. I'm following the same post-care instructions, however I'm finding it easier to care for since the location is easy to wrap.
Will keep you posted on more sessions in 6 weeks. ~Em
My black sun "tramp stamp" tattoo was inked by a professional 20 years ago. I immediately hated this tattoo once I saw it! It was supposed to look like a drawing I sketched, but the tattoo artist made it look like a bad version of the godsmack sun. I chose the Eclipse Micropen tattoo removal system. The technician did not use numbing cream. I would say the pain level varied from manageable to intense depending on where she worked, as the tattoo is located at the base of my spine. The pain was hardcore, I had a bit of a spiritual experience. I'm slightly terrified that I have to endure potentially five more treatments. I was charged $150 for this session.
POST CARE:
I am finding the area very difficult to care for because of the location. I've been advised to change the bandages twice per day for 2 weeks with liberal amounts of bacitracin and vaseline, gauze and tape. I'm finding the gauze shifts at night. and it's giving me anxiety. I ordered a post-natal maternity belt on amazon in hopes that this helps to keep the gauze in place.
The second tattoo I'm having removed is a sun-burst looking tattoo on my foot. This was a DIY job I did with my girlfriend when I was 16. both of our tattoos came out looking like total crap. Every time I get a pedicure the technician tries to scrub it off my foot, I'm like, "no, that piece of garbage is part of my body...". I was advised to use the Q-Switch ND:Yag method bc of the Indian ink.
The tattoo is small and faded to begin with, I'm hoping it only requires 3 sessions ($50/per session). The pain was intense but it only lasted like 5 seconds. So it was a really quick level 11 pain. The technician used numbing cream (a BLT pack) and ice before the session, so it wasn't terrible. I'm following the same post-care instructions, however I'm finding it easier to care for since the location is easy to wrap.
Will keep you posted on more sessions in 6 weeks. ~Em
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