POSTED UNDER Tattoo Removal Reviews
Tattoo Regret
UPDATED FROM PlacementRegret
4 months pre
My Current State of Mind
$2,300
It feels like I've put my life on hold until I can get this removed (praying to every god) that I can have the patience and determination to fix my mistake and that I get good results. I'm experiencing hyper pigmentation with the test spot and I know staying out of the sun after treatment is crucial for me so I've made an appointment for August 25th and just knowing it's 3 months away is weighing heavily on me. My husband is losing his patience with my anxiety/depression and quite frankly I am too! I've been going to counseling and it helps temporarily but once I get to thinking there's no stopping me. I don't know how to handle this besides binge researching removals and sometimes it help but most of the time it adds to my anxiety. I think I need a break from this site and hopefully I can move forward with my life until I get ready to start removal. From the bottom of my broken heart I wish you all luck and successful removal!
Replies (5)
May 25, 2017
First of all your people should be come first, I know I had same issues before 7 years ago, but now I am way better, I am currently on the process to remove it but I am enjoying my life as well, don't stop you're life, smile , think of your people
June 18, 2017
I think your tattoo is cute :) Sending you a hug from Germany! Please think about some camouflage makeup, I recommend Kryolan by Dermablend!
I always feel way calmer as soon as I covered them. I stop thinking about them and I don't get any comments anymore. I always try to remember myself that this is a problem which is easily fixed with good make-up and on a long run with laser technology.
Be kind to yourself! We all make mistakes :) Sometimes MUCH BIGGER ones than a stupid little tattoo.
You will get rid of yours, it's mostly shading. Get yourself the best laser that's on the market (Enlighten is a good choice) and forgive yourself.
I always feel way calmer as soon as I covered them. I stop thinking about them and I don't get any comments anymore. I always try to remember myself that this is a problem which is easily fixed with good make-up and on a long run with laser technology.
Be kind to yourself! We all make mistakes :) Sometimes MUCH BIGGER ones than a stupid little tattoo.
You will get rid of yours, it's mostly shading. Get yourself the best laser that's on the market (Enlighten is a good choice) and forgive yourself.
UPDATED FROM PlacementRegret
4 months pre
Test Spot with Picoway laser
So my depression has lifted I still feel sad about the choice I've made but I'm choosing to move forward and I'm accepting that removal is a very slow process. Here's an update of a test spot with the picoway laser. I only got 4 little zaps on the petal connected to the thicker stem. The top left is before, the top right is 2 days after, the bottom left is 1 week after and the bottom right is 2 weeks after. There is some remaining redness and some minor hyper pigmentation which I hope clears up in the next couple of weeks. The ink seems to be lighter but it's not a big noticeable change. I will not start full removal until winter. Happy fading everyone!! ????
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May 9, 2017
It seems like a slow process but I'm 2 years (13 sessions) into my journey and it's gone SO FAST. (Keep in mind everyone fades differently and I can tell by looking at yours your ink will fade much faster because it's a lot of shading.) Even by session 3 the journey was already worth it for me though. Each session has me gaining more and more confidence and I'm sure it will be the same for you!
May 9, 2017
Yeah you can already tell and honestly with shading it goes the fastest! Patience patience patience.. that's what we have to remember! I am on my second and it has been worth it too me as well!! I am looking forward to seeing yours faded this winter!!!
May 10, 2017
Yes that's what I've been seeing too with the shading. I'm just worried about hyper pigmentation as my skin is very prone to it but I guess I won't actually know until I go through the process.
May 10, 2017
Yeah that is true, I feel you I was very concerned about getting a keloid but so far so good! I mean even with hyper pigmentation it will fade over time! Just try to stay positive :) :)
May 11, 2017
Awesome! Where will you be receiving you're treatments?
May 12, 2017
I think you will be happy with Dr. Mundt :) I know its quite expensive but I can really tell she knows what shes doing with that laser, Also Dr. Chung not sure if you got to meet her yet but she is awesome too. I have my 3rd treatment next saturday and I can't wait! Last time I tried to schedule my treatments like 6 weeks apart and Dr. Mundt caught it and called me. She explained that it's crutial to wait at least 8 weeks between treatments especially the further away from the heart it is and if any sooner it can really damage the skin. I was bummed out that we couldn't do it every 6 weeks but I'm thankful I have a good Doctor that's only looking out for her patients and doing what she can to "save" out skin after tattoo removal.
May 15, 2017
I'm feeling a little down right now because I still see hyper pigmentation and I'm worried this will only get worse once I start treatments. Dr. Mundt did say she has treatment options for this hyper pigmentation but I'm still skeptical about having full removal.
May 18, 2017
Just letting you know if your tattoo is just black and shading, That shading will go away pretty easily within the first 1-2 laser treatments. The darkest parts of the flowers will take a while though.
May 22, 2017
Thanks for your comment I'm pretty optimistic about the shading too unfortunately my skin is still hyper pigmented and it'll be something I'll have to deal with through this journey. The waiting game from here until I start the process is getting to me I hope I can make it through these next 3 months
UPDATED FROM PlacementRegret
5 months pre
Consultation with Enlighten
I had a consultation with a Dr who uses the Enlighten by Cutera. It seems like a promising laser and when I start removal I'll probably go there. I'm still doing my research and looking through everyone's reviews to find the best option. My consultation turned into an interview lol he wants me to work for him and do tattoo removal myself! I'm considering taking his offer so that I can get behind the scenes information regarding tattoo removal but that's not my career choice. We'll see maybe I can do that as a part time? Has anyone heard about the Enlighten laser and does it work better than the picosure?
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April 15, 2017
I've heard it is an equivalent to picoway
April 22, 2017
Yowza, time to start the process so you can start moving on. Your tat is nothing to worry about in terms of removals. Your skin will be fine with either the enlighten or picoway. I would avoid the picosure for reasons you already know. You should be able to get full removal with little to no side effects on the skin. Sure, tat removal isnt perfect. But you shouldn't have many problems with that tattoo at all. Good luck, and start the process! You'll feel better my friend.
April 22, 2017
Thank you I'm feeling a lot better now than I was a couple weeks ago. I also feel like it's not a "difficult" tattoo to remove I just need to find the right location. I won't start removal until the winter since summer just started here. Until then I'll be shopping around for the perfect location. I have a couple more consultations and I'll make my decision after. Have u started laser treatments? I see you're new to this site so welcome and I hope you find what you're looking for. I've received tremendous support and it's helped me a lot. Best wishes!
April 22, 2017
Yes, I've had five with the picosure. I've actually been following this site for quite sometime and just recently joined. I do it for research though. I won't be telling my story or posting photos as I feel that reassurance is the worst thing to give someone with tattoo anxiety. It's better to be up front and face the fear, for me at least. But I commented in yours because it looks like a simple tattoo to remove. As far as my experience goes, the picosure has been fine. I've had very little hypopigmentation and it heals up within a few weeks. However, I'm done with it and am moving on to the picoway. The picosure worked well on my light blue and aqua green, and on the light black. But it has not worked very well on the dark black, hence the change to the 1064 picoway. I wish you the best and wouldn't be too concerned about it. If you want to wait the summer that's fine but I felt better once I started. It easy to cover in the summer. The first week I mostly stay inside, after that though I just cover it when I'm outdoors. But that's easier said than done. Mine is on my upper arm and is almost fully covered with a short sleeved shirt. You could order a tattoo cover online if you're interested.
April 22, 2017
When do you start with the picoway?
I start my new job in May and I'm going on vacation in June so I don't wanna be dealing with the healing process besides I have to save some money and I'm sure the winter will be the best time for me to start .. I have a little plan and I hope it works .. I'll be spreading my treatments apart and take the summers off.. it'll be a long process but I feel that is what's best for me as I've seen successful reviews due to longer wait times and patience.
April 24, 2017
Either should be fine but I think the Picoway might be slightly more powerful. Don't hold me to that though, I think I read it somewhere but I'm unsure.
April 23, 2017
Picoway starts in May. I will keep you updated on the progress, if you want I could possibly send you pics but it would be privately. Yeah I hear long waits are better. I won't wait a long time until I have ten passes or so. You shouldn't have to worry about the healing too much. For me, the blisters pop in two to four days. Then they she'd over the next week and a half. All in all I'm back to normal within two weeks usually. Everyone is different though. 30 year old male, healthy, in good shape, that may be why. For someone in a worse situation I'd assume it would take longer. Just make sure to keep it out of the sun after you start treatment.
April 23, 2017
If you feel comfortable sending pictures if not it's ok .. I'm going to gauge the treatments based on my healing so I'll see how my plan works out .. I'm healthy just need to get back in shape since studying for my boards got to me lol
April 24, 2017
Yeah I can send you pics it's fine. I start May 17th with the Picoway. I would to see how the Enlighten works out for you as well.
April 24, 2017
I have a picoway consultation tomorrow with a test patch .. still trying to figure out which laser is best for me .. I'll post a picture once it's healed
April 24, 2017
Ha, I keep commenting on the wrong thread. Whoops!
April 25, 2017
No you're right I did mention deciding on the Enlighten laser but I had a consultation with test patch with picoway today just to see which laser I fully commit to when I start removal in September
June 18, 2017
It's the same laser from a different seller.
Enlighten is a great choice and your tattoo is super easy to remove. Good luck! :)
Enlighten is a great choice and your tattoo is super easy to remove. Good luck! :)
For the summer, I'm experimenting with makeup and other creatives coverups for days I don't want my forearm tattoo showing or photographed as a part of me.
I guess what I'm trying to say is please don't let this consume your life. Remind yourself that it's temporary and you're doing everything you can to fix it. We all make mistakes and the first step is forgiving yourself. Life is way too short.