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Name: Complete Removal
Item: Laura
Author: Picoway2016

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Hi I need help from experienced people who have...

Picoway2016May 24, 2016

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Hi I need help from experienced people who have undergone tattoo removal or people that have had cover ups after tattoo was mostly removed.

In above pic I don't love the fern like design in my elbow pit. It's heavily shaded but has dark black outline (just been done so is dense) Could this be removed?

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Laura

Replies (11)

MK1

May 24, 2016

At first i would say, yes it could be removed. Black is the easiest color to remove. But you will need about 8-12 or even more treatments. One treatment will cost 200-300$. If its just this little part you dont like i would try to get used to it. I think it looks pretty nice and undergoing tattoo removal isnt fun. You have to wait 6 months before starting the journey anyway so my advice is: 1. Try to like that part 2. Go to tattoo removal places and get informations 3. Dont believe them everything - it will take at least 1,5 years! 4. Start the treatment if you think its worth it. But dont do it if its not realy neccesary!

mtenter

May 26, 2016

Yes I believe it can be removed but as MK1 said it's going to take some time. This process isn't instantaneous. However, the lighter shaded areas will probably fade quite considerably in probably 3 - 5 sessions and maybe that would make you feel better? The outline will be tougher, as you know, and so it will take longer. It's possible that in only 7-10 sessions it could be light enough to get a cover-up and re-work more to your liking.

Let us know what you're thinking or what you decide. We're here to help. I'm removing some dense black lines and shading currently and am on session 8.

Picoway2016

May 26, 2016

Your 100% correct mtenter with your assessment. Since these photos my tattoo has settled a bit more and I have done more research in regards to tattoos settling down over time. I totally freaked out in my head about having a large, black tattoo and it didn't look good as soon as I got it but now I realise the process. Thank you for your input and I will be keeping it as I have a far better understanding of the situation. Really apprecte your time and care. Thank you

truebluefoo

May 26, 2016

Keep it man..... get used to it. The tattoo looks legit, removal is expensive etc. I'm a guy with a good eye for good and bad artwork. Your tattoo is legit, just keep it. May not be your favorite, but definitely not worth laser removal. Take a look at some other peoples tattoos on here.

Picoway2016

May 26, 2016

Truebluefoo thank you so much for your comments. You have no idea what a positive impact you have had on me. I gotta get out of my own head and into reality on this one and you have helped so much with your comments. I paid a lot of money for the tattoo and took all my annual leave plus had to travel 2 times to see him. I believe I am obsessive compulsive and that's more truthful then my thoughts on my tattoo. I will be keeping it. Thank you again. Keep in touch.

StayTrue28

May 26, 2016

I'm with Trueblue... Looks good with nice lines.. I got some laser done on a Taz tattoo I got at 15 Haha! Now that's something to get lasered.. To be honest I'm just gonna get it covered from here because the $$$ and pain isn't worth it. My laser treatment was so painful compared to getting tattooed.

Picoway2016

May 26, 2016

Thank you for putting things into perspective stay tru 28. I want to offer my support for you also. My tattoo was 12 years of planning and perfecting. I am a very deep thinker and wanted to get only one tattoo since I was 19. I waited till I was 31 before actually doing it. I think this has shown that I am a little crazy and have obsessive compulsive type behaviours. What type of lasers have you had? What colours are your tattoo? Please keep in touch. Thank you

Picoway2016

May 26, 2016

Thank you MK1. Your honesty regarding my tattoo was so appreciated. As I have said to the others who have commented on this post I believe I have an obsessive compulsive attitude towards lots of things and especially tattoos as they have always seamed to be permanent (until these days with laser) I just need to get into reality and out of my own head. It's been my first tattoo and last as I don't handle the process well as you can clearly see. I have only wanted one tattoo and planned it for 12 years. It's all a bit ridiculous when you look at my behaviour and I never factored in tattoos have a process of there own where they look better over time. I posted this picture soon after getting my tattoo so I was very much in a freaking out state of mind. Thank you for your comments :)

UPDATED FROM Picoway2016

2 days post

Thank you to everyone

Picoway2016May 26, 2016

Thank you to everyone who commented on my tattoo. It's helped me immensely deal with having a tattoo but also knowing it actually looks good and that the thoughts I have been having about it are entirely wrong. I appreciated everyone posting here and I have throughly read through all comments. Blown away at the support and I seriously love you all. I didn't realise that tattoos don't look there best for weeks afterwards and my tattoo is slowly starting to look better so I just to need to relax and stop having negative thoughts and trust in the tattoo artists artwork as well as your lovely comments. Again Thank you so much everyone!

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Eva G

September 2, 2016

I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better about your tattoo, it's beautiful. Can we see an updated photo of what it looks like now that it's all healed?

Picoway2016

March 22, 2017

Hi Eva Please check out my recent posts. Lots of pics and things I have mentioned. Please comment back when you have time :-)

kfa2477

July 15, 2017

That is a awesome tat bro. I hope you have grown to love it. I could see if it was an ugly tattoo, but it's not! And most of the time Laser tattoo removal doesn't work anyway. For 90% of people all it does is lighten the tattoo for cover up, and usually doesn't even do that.

Picoway2016

July 20, 2017

Kfa2477
I don't believe you gave an educated opinion. Pretty sure if laser machines didn't work at all (which is what's your stating) then there would be industry or success stories! Not to mention a lot of people being sued for false advertising! The tattoo is disgusting and don't worry I am in the process of removing all of it and seeing good results so far!!!

UPDATED FROM Picoway2016

10 months post

Experience Help Needed on the right Laser Machine to use for me!!!

Picoway2016March 22, 2017

Hi everyone!! its been 10 months since I last commented on this post with my sadness and regret at the design the tattoo artist has made for me. Its been the roughest 10 months of my life and everyday I look at my tattoo and know I can't continue my life with it on me. Everyday I will myself not to commit sucide but to find hope that it can be removed. With everyones help and guidence I would like to ask some key questions! Any doctors, nurses, laser technicians or people that have had success with lasering PLEASE PLEASE help me. My first question is what is the best current laser machine to use on Dense black Ink? Currently I am using the QS affirnity by cynosure, but I have also heard the Medlite C6 is good? what about Picosure? I am wanting full removal of the entire 3/4 sleeve and don't want any scarring or ghosting but I have heard with the Q-switched machine ghosting is more common as it produces heat to dissipate the ink rather then pressure in the way that Picosure produces it. What is my best Option to have complete removal without any scarring and ghosting?? I am prepared to pay anything.. take as long as I need and make this my number one priority in life to keep my alive and come back from redemption. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me ANYONE!!! Love and kindness to everyone out there doing it tough also! [RS bleep] P.s. I have received 4 laser treatements with the QS Affirnity laser on elbow ditch area and seeing improvement with it. Also on another positive note the ink has lessened alot from when I originally got the tattoo as it was extremely dark and now its becoming duller naturally and losing its blackness which is another good sign for me. just wanted to share these two points.

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War5aw

March 23, 2017

Hang in there man, things will be alright. I've been in limbo for over a year debating whether or not I wanna get my tat removed. Some days I like it and others only so-so. My friend had a green hand tattoo that he got fully removed. No scarring, ghosting, etc Looks great, the ink is 100% gone. Apparently green is a tough color to remove unlike black which is one of the "easier" ones. Soo there is hope for ya lol .. I'll ask him what laser he used .. In the meantime stay positive and join a gym. Working out has helped me a lot. You'll be good. Cheers

Picoway2016

March 23, 2017

WarSaw I [RS bleep] love you mate!!! thank you so so so much. Any and every bit of your support is much apprecaited. Please Please Please find out what laser he used and any other information to pass on my way would be appreciated. I am already working out at a gym, doing yoga and running plus other things to stay positive but I am in a very DARK place man like I have never been in before (because of the tattoo) Theres no light or hope but I am clutching onto anything I can to work towards restoring myself again. Please keep in touch with me as I want to hear about your journey as well. Also I will start posting more on this site as well as making videos. So deperate for this tattoo to be gone... Sending you lots of Love bro! Cheers

Wixy0

March 24, 2017

Hi, I can't answer you qs as new to this site and not had removal but I just wanted to offer you some support and good wishes for how you are feeling. Perhaps talking to someone like a counsellor or therapist would be a good idea as removal is a long process and sounds like you some support may help. Look after yourself :)

Picoway2016

March 24, 2017

Thank You Wixy0 any support offering is much appreciated. Yes doing it tough but wanting to find hope with a solution thats why i am here hoping someone can give me the information I need to have the best possible outcome :-)

MB 1

April 12, 2017