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GOODBYE TRAMP STAMP! Eclipse MicroPen Tattoo Removal Vs. Q-Switch ND:Yag

ORIGINAL POST

I have two tattoos I am having removed using two...

EmmyLouLou
$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

EmmyLouLou's provider

Eve Kravchuck, MS, CEO, CLT

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Eve Kravchuck, MS, CEO, CLT is the owner and a Certified Laser Technologist, she was very knowledgeable about the different methods. She took the time to listen to my concerns and explain the various techniques. She was kind and her time. I think overall she spent two hours with my, while the actual procedures lasted about 15 minutes total.

Replies (1)

December 27, 2017
Any update on how your tattoos look now? I am considering trying the micropen and would love to see how yours has turned out!