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Half Sleeve Tattoo Removal - Nottingham, UK

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It has been a while since I started my removal in...

Slackyboy
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It has been a while since I started my removal in August. I have been using the q-switched ruby laser to remove the black. So far I have had mixed opinions on how it is going. I have been having some trouble with the removal of the shading as it seems to be leaving a ghost effect. Not sure if it is temporary but I will give it time and see since the lines are yet to be removed. This is my first post and the first picture was the day the tattoo was done and the next picture will be 4 treatments in. This tattoo was a freehand on the outline, after it was done I went into shock and I thought I might like it if I got it finished. oh how wrong I was... I was only 18 made such a stupid mistake of letting him basically doodle on my arm :S I am currently doing a session every two weeks on a third each time. The bottom 3rd has had 4 treatments and the top 2 have had 3.

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January 21, 2014
It looks like you are having really good progress. The ghost problems may be solved by giving your skin a break, I have seen others with the same problem and it goes away after some time. Keep it up though and I am sure it'll be all gone soon!
January 21, 2014
Thankyou :) That is what my doctor said, he said that it takes time to settle, but the test area will see if any progress can be made. It's all trial and error at the moment. Appreciate the comforting words my friend :D
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April 3, 2015
I spend a fair bit of time in the White Marsh / Nottingham area, and have 4 tattoos slated for removal. Does your doc charge by the tattoo or have any financing options? Thanks!
August 3, 2016
This has give me so much hope for getting rid of my large thigh piece thank you so much..and how many years did it take to get to your almost no existent stage of the removal?
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March 25, 2018
How long did you wait to start treatments?
UPDATED FROM Slackyboy
5 months post

Session 11 down ( 4th session on middle segment)

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Just had my session! Was a burner, the ruby laser has been serviced and has 30% more power I can certainly feel it. We did some experimentation on a small section of my tattoo that is purely shading and we will see if it goes down. Been loving the progress so far, just hope i'm not left with a ghost effect like I have seen before but you have to stay positive and hope for the best and plan for the worst!

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January 22, 2014
Wow, I must say you are having great results! Do you know what setting your laser is at? Another member in the community was worried about the ghost effect or browning:

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As Dbmistake mentions, you will see continual fading and more time between sessions the better. 


January 22, 2014
Thankyou :) I am not sure I will ask my doctor but it definitely has increased in power!
January 22, 2014
thanks for posting, man. I think the results are pretty excellent for 4 considering how big and dark that thing was. take it no cover up?
January 22, 2014
No problem :), I know how useful it is to see other peoples results as I reassures them. The picture of it dark was the day it was done unfortunately I don't have a picture couple weeks after it was finished but it lightened I little bit. Not my plan A but certainly a plan B if things don't go according to plan or there is significant pigment left behind.
January 22, 2014
Couldn't believe my eyes scrolling through your photos; what incredible results. :) You're doing great!! Would definitely love to know what setting you're using.
January 25, 2014
Thankyou ! :D I will find out for you in my next treatment and I will post it on my review. I will also post pictures showing the difference in fade from my last treatment
January 23, 2014
Some great results there considering you only started in August. I wouldn't of believed you've only covered the tattoo 3/4 times with a q switched laser.
January 25, 2014
Thankyou :) after my next treatment I will be able to start treating half of my arm instead of splitting it into 3rds. I will find out the setting I have been using when I go for my next one
UPDATED FROM Slackyboy
6 months post

11 days after 4th middle section.

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