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I started treatment today and I was happy with my...
JfromPAMay 10, 2014
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I started treatment today and I was happy with my technician and treatment. It is his business and he only does laser removal, and he has even removed a large leg covering tattoo from himself, so it is cool to see it. I've studied so much info these past 6 months or so, including here, but most importantly it has been independent non-laser manufacturer and non-laser removal business studies and information. I always have trouble getting these studies
posted on here because most are links, if you have a topic that you have a question on, PM me and if I have any data on it I'll send it. I don't have to tell you though- info is limited. I'm really happy to not suffer any emotional side effects from having this tattoo just done with it, but I will be aiming for a full removal. Happy fading to everyone!
Stats-
Tattoo is 13 years old(done at 18)
Very heavy non shaded ink -little to no scaring
1.5in by 1in inner forearm or 2.5cm by 3.8cm
Lutronic Spectra 1064 setting 6mm.
No numbing besides ice
I will not post fluence or power because it is too realtive to the system(if you have the same machine, just PM me).
I did have a test done with a Quanta Plus, but my research on the Spectra and it's owner made me more comfortable with that system and my experience today with the tech has solidified my choice.
Anything else just ask or comment below :)
posted on here because most are links, if you have a topic that you have a question on, PM me and if I have any data on it I'll send it. I don't have to tell you though- info is limited. I'm really happy to not suffer any emotional side effects from having this tattoo just done with it, but I will be aiming for a full removal. Happy fading to everyone!
Stats-
Tattoo is 13 years old(done at 18)
Very heavy non shaded ink -little to no scaring
1.5in by 1in inner forearm or 2.5cm by 3.8cm
Lutronic Spectra 1064 setting 6mm.
No numbing besides ice
I will not post fluence or power because it is too realtive to the system(if you have the same machine, just PM me).
I did have a test done with a Quanta Plus, but my research on the Spectra and it's owner made me more comfortable with that system and my experience today with the tech has solidified my choice.
Anything else just ask or comment below :)
Replies (15)
May 11, 2014
Oh that looks just like Tweety Bird....LOL... How is the healing process going thus far?
May 11, 2014
I know it does...for those confused, earlier speculation by GND about my unknown tattoo, led her to conclude it was tweety bird haha. Going good I guess, don't know if I would recognize anything bad though, but day one seems good.
May 11, 2014
The itching didn't start on mine for a few days.. That is going to fade so fast. I'm jealous... lol
May 11, 2014
based on everything I know I'm shooting to have it gone in 12 sessions spaced 8 weeks apart or longer. If less than great, but I think my goal is reasonable.
May 11, 2014
I think you will have better results and not take that many treatments. But I'm no doctor and I know everyone is different. Still yet I think you will have a good result. I'm going to space mine further apart due to me not wanting my ankle screwed up all summer.
May 14, 2014
Any new news to report?? lol
May 14, 2014
awww are you lol'ing because you're the only who cares about my review lol. You know something is not right when Eva doesn't even stop in to mention something like, thanks from the realself commumity for posting, or something like that lol :P
I'll probably post something in a week or so, keep that ankle monster healthy.
May 14, 2014
Oh gosh, you made me feel guilty....;) I really am happy you decided to share your journey with us, as you mention - info is limited regarding tattoo removal so it's incredibly helpful for others searching the procedure to have our community as a resource. Did you tattoo ever have touch ups?
May 14, 2014
haha JfromPA, maybe it's because you seem so fine with your ink regret, unlike many of us depressives here.. that's a good thing, i'm happy for you (:
May 15, 2014
If that's the case I'm right there with him. I won't go on some rant on his review. But I'm not an emotional wreck over my removal process.
May 15, 2014
that's awesome (: im trying hard not to be but have better and bad days with something so big and ugly on me hah
May 15, 2014
We are all in the same boat if your having it removed. It is what it is. There is no guarantees when it comes to removal process. Way to many variables and way to many high expectations. I went into the process knowing it may or maynot come off. Since I've already got many visible scars, if i thought mine was in a place I could have it surgically removed i would have went down that road. Just because i have a visible regret from my past doesn't mean I have to let it control my future.
May 18, 2014
The only reason I was laughing is because I thought for whatever reason I had in my head your tattoo was going to be something over the top and large. but that is completely on me.
May 22, 2014
I like about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. I will be following your story. I have a tattoo on my wrist I want removed. Where did you go for your removal?
May 27, 2014
Hi Stella. I'm from the east too, you probably aren't too far. I went to Disappearing Ink. You can google them or find their facebook page.
UPDATED FROM JfromPA
17 days post
Update 2 weeks post 1st treatment
JfromPAMay 27, 2014
This is where I'm at 2 weeks after my first treatment. I will be having treatments 8 weeks apart, so I will update again right before my next treatment in about 6 weeks, and maybe one between if it seems like it would be good to see. Happy fading to everyone, keep living clean for a healthy immune system and my current slogan is- Drink the ink away. Water of course :)
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May 28, 2014
I can def see less ink- fading is there, looking good!!
May 28, 2014
Thanks. Yeah I'm really happy with results so far and curious to see it at 8 weeks. I've been on a ink mobilization supplementation regimen that I came up with, and while it seems to be having good results it 's not always convenient. But, if I'm willing to do everything else, then the body system side is just as important and worth it.
May 28, 2014
do share (: i'm just taking a multivite each day, and just started on a beta-glucan supplement that's supposed to stimulate macrophage activity..eat that ink!
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