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Laser Tattoo Removal Why Did I Do This? - Lubbock, TX

Name: Laser Tattoo Removal Why Did I Do This? - Lubbock, TX
Item: Grace clinic
Rating: 3
Author: TL2655

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Hi My Nae is Terra and my story is so long I will...

TL2655November 11, 2015

$500

Hi My Nae is Terra and my story is so long I will start with I had a tummy tuck Almost 2 years ago, I got my CPT and was feeling amazing well the scar bothered me so I decided I was going to get something very little and feminine nothing huge! Just wanted something pretty. I went to a good artist he put two little feathers in the middle of my stomach it was so cute and perfect, then of course about 6 months later I always picked at my self because I dident want any of the Scar showing but honestly it wasn't bad at all! It was just Me!! So I went and had another tattoo added to it I told him I wanted feathers and he put these ugly colored feathers on my hips that looked nothing like the original feather the worst I've seen! I was so upset I cried all night so then I knew I had to cover that up, next thing u know I'm getting two huge guns on the sides of my hips and roses at the bottom across my whole stomach hip to hip! The gyms came out so awesome then he drew some so called looking flowers or supposed to be roses and when he was finished I freaked out!!! I had the biggest and ugliest mess on my beautiful tiny stomach I contacted a friend that I knew who had done previous work on me before he said he could not help me I was in tears now I've spent over 8 grand on tummy tuck then 400 on tattoo and another 200 the one before it!. And so my only option is to start to remove it so I can do something with it. At this point I'm so hopeless I'm ashamed of my stomach I've cried endlessly and I went for my first removal Monday and I never in my life have hurt so bad before I would rather have another baby! It was the biggest area and My body went into total shock! I could not stop crying or shacking! It did remove some of the ink but I'm still so upset wit my own self if I could do it all over agin I wouldn't even have a tattoo after that experience ! I ask my self what's wrong with me ?.. I'm beautiful and now I have a huge mess and my stomach is very swollen! So bad I can not button my pants I've missed 3 days of work I'm scared and lost! I don't think I can do another session.! I wish someone could help me fix all of this my heart hurts that I have made so many bad decisions now.!

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Replies (10)

Hatemytatoo

November 11, 2015

You poor thing it will ease I promise its such a hard area esp on a woman find if I'm hormonal during treatment its worse wear some elastic bottoms take bandages off let air get at it forget the ice I find the blisters the worse bit . Take some antiinflammatory tablets and some arnica tablets plenty of water This is a head wreck I'm 2 years in and wish I was further along honestly for me wish I hadnt started it cause I now have a faded mess I'd neatly look into a tummy tuck to remove part of it xx

TL2655

November 12, 2015

Thank you for the reply. I know how u few I can't help but to blame my own self for wondering why?, and I feel a little selfish for doing so much to me and not focusing on other things. But I'm sorry that u are dealing with the some issues it's nice to hear the support from all of you. Well as far as the Timmy tuck I can say I do not regret that it was the best thing I had ever done I was already small I just had some extra skin and I had worked so dang hard trying to get in a bikini and now I finally can and feel comfortable it's such a great feeling. But if u are doing it to remove a tattoo only? I hate that for you and my prayers are with you and just stay positive and keep a journal by your bed it's something I find very relieving is when I'm upset, or mad I keep my journal by my bed and I write in it to help get rid of some of my Frustration, and you always have us here to help you feel better as we are all going through so many things at once it sucks being a women lol. We should all start our own website and talk about our lives maybe that would help. I fee like u ladies are my best friends on here. I have talked more about this you u all then any one. Fell better and let me know how u are doing k with love ~Terra~

War5aw

November 13, 2015

I understand exactly how you feel, I got an inner bicep tat like 6 months ago and have been fighting depression ever since.... Iv'e came a long way since and i'm going to be beginning treatments soon but it still can be very difficult at times... Anyways I wish you the best, good luck throughout your process.

War5aw

November 13, 2015

Things will get better *** :)

TL2655

November 16, 2015

Thank you so much. I hope everything goes well for you too.. It's so nice to feel supported on here I'm 2 weeks out of my first treatment and it's faded a lot but I still am guessing I need 3 more but I refuse to go back to the same place can I ask you a question? The place ur going to do they give you any type of anethestic ?. Mine was on such a horrible area and I've never been in so much pain in my life I think they dident know what they was doing. I felt they was not very experienced thank you

Eva G

November 11, 2015

I'm so glad you decided to share your story. My heart goes out to you, and I know that you'll receive a ton of support from this wonderful community.

I understand how badly tattoo regret sucks and like you said "your heart hurts", it broke mine just reading your words, I really feel for you—it wasn't long ago I was where you are now, and your right, it really shakes you up, it's a very difficult pill to swallow.

I want you to know that in time the feelings you're having will pass and you will fix this. The tools and wonderful doctors/clinics are out there to help you and you will be ok.

To help overcome your deep sadness I encourage you to keep yourself busy, go for long walks in nature...I believe nature heals and will help clear and calm your mind. Bring a book with you and find a cozy spot under a tree or in the forest and read, or just sit and rest, maybe practice some breathing exercises - I assure you that will help. And when your thoughts go back to your tattoo, don't push them away so fast, learn to acknowledge them and the feelings associated with those thoughts and practice acceptance and self-forgiveness and compassion. The self negative self-talk is a struggle, try to remove the "I" and "why" "what if's" from your words and the self-blame, instead be kind and non-judgemental towards yourself, in fact, remove your "self" from the situation and treat your thoughts and how you would respond to them as if you were helping someone else.

So, rather than using words like "I'm so stupid" "I'm such an idiot" use "Ok, I've made a bad decision, but I can fix this" "I'm only human and mistakes happen" and create a plan to fix this -- in fact, you've already started creating your plan, you're here with us.

Looking at situations such as this from the outside really helps change your perspective and helps you move forward.

I'm sharing this very important video that I found when I was going through this, I watched it over and over and shared it with the community, I really encourage you to take a moment and watch it.

Tattoo Regret: Kathryn Schulz Shares Her Story of Tattoo Regret - Video

You're going to be just fine, it will all work out -- you'll see. Chin up :)

Eva

AprilMang4

March 1, 2016

Im so sorry hun. I know exactly how you are feeling! The good news its that Your tattoo can be removed. Please read my review. It will give you hope. Stay strong.

ChrisGuzik01

December 27, 2017

Hello and welcome to the RealSelf forum. I know exactly what you are going through right now. I am in pretty much the same situation. I also started laser tattoo removal a few weeks ago. Now I have some scarring and very dry skin, so it is actually worse than the tattoo I had. I actually like your tattoos. Please remember that laser tattoo removal is pretty harsh on your skin, no matter the skill level of the laser practitioner. What if you develop scars or if you end up with a partially faded tattoo? This would be way worse than what you are having right now. You seem a pretty nice girl to me.

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