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Determined to Erase a HUGE Mistake - Monroeville, PA

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My Untreated Tattoo

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ericax3nicoleSeptember 1, 2013
$3,000

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wilks1986
September 1, 2013
Judging from the photo, the tattoo is all black? If that's the case I'd say you'd be an excellent candidate for removal. Also, it looks like a lot of line work and shading, I can't see much dense black, which again works in your favour. It'd be costly, no doubt, but you can put things right for sure. On a side note, it looks very well done. I've seen wings similar that just look dreadful. Try not to be so hard on yourself; good, honest, intelligent people are allowed to make mistakes too. We're all in the same boat here - keep documenting your journey, you'll find it'll help.
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ericax3nicole
September 1, 2013
Thanks, wilks! Yes, my tattoo is actually just a very detailed black outline. There isn't any shading at all, just a lot of line work. In other words, it isn't even finished...but I obviously have no intentions of getting it shaded. I find your post very encouraging and I want to thank you for being so supportive. I know I'll get this fixed eventually...it may not be right away, but in the meantime I am going to try my best to remain hopeful.
willwin
September 1, 2013
Honestly so many people on here including myself know how you feel..it's tough but the one thing I would say is dont be too hard on yourself- everybody makes mistakes. I beat myself up over mine for about 3 months before actually accepting it for what it was - a mistake ( costly yes) that can and will be fixed and since then I am in a totally different head space with it- yours is the same. Obviously there s no quick fix solution but remind yourself that it isn't permanent ( it can defo be treated - all black, easier than most Ect) and although it ll be a struggle somehow you'll find the money. Don't feel ashamed on this site either - everybody is so supportive - if you need to vent then this the place to do it. Good luck and keep us updated.
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ericax3nicole
September 1, 2013
Thanks, willwin! It's good to know that I don't have to fight this battle alone. As you said, we're all in the same boat - therefore, we're all in this together.
whatwhatkumquat
September 2, 2013
Ink hangovers are pretty common with large pieces. I actually really like the shape of it, and yea, if you were ever to have any hope of enjoying it, you needed to get the second wing done. You should try showing it off; it will make you more comfortable with it. And soon it will be a laser wound anyway, so you might as well experience being a hot young coed with tattooed wings for this brief window. Someday you will have a bare back again if it's important to you. Might as well accept this skin for now though, while you have to have it anyway. I don't know you.. I don't know if you even care, but even if you don't like it, a lot of people will find it to be a huge turn on.
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Tena G
September 3, 2013
How did your consult at body beautiful go? 
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ericax3nicole
September 3, 2013
I called and made an appointment, but ended up canceling. I simply cannot afford to remove this tattoo right now. I plan on waiting until I have the funds and also until I can have this removed via Picosure. The nearest Picosure around here is in Philadelphia, which is a bit far.
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ericax3nicole
September 3, 2013
Are you still going to Body Beautiful for all of your treatments? Your ink seems to be fading nicely.
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Eva G
November 30, 2013


Hey there, just checking in to see how you are feeling, have you started treatments? Hope all is well. 


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I Also Apologize...

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ericax3nicoleSeptember 1, 2013
I also meant to say I'm sorry for never responding to those of you who kindly commented on my post before. This is the first time I've been on RealSelf in months, and I haven't had the courage to log back in after my awful decision to get the second wing outlined on my back. I have just been too depressed to do anything about it other than sulk and pity myself on my own bad decision.

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I Am The Biggest Idiot Known to Humankind

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ericax3nicoleSeptember 1, 2013
So I made a HUGE mistake not once, but twice. I decided to get the outline finished because there was no way I was going to be able to afford removal, and my back looked ridiculous with just one angel wing. Now, I almost wish I would have left my back alone until I could eventually start removal on the left side. I feel like any removal chance I might have had is now gone. I have permanently marred my body, which was perfectly fine before I carelessly decided to ruin it with ink. I can understand if no one comments on this. I am the biggest failure ever, and I want to die. There is nothing I want more in this world than to have a tattoo-free back again. My God, what is wrong with me?

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