The Guy with the Dragon Tattoo - London, GB

I previously waited 8 weeks between sessions, in hindsight I would have waited longer as some of my skin is damaged. As I'm going for a coverup I might not have anymore laser, I'm seeing my artist in a few weeks to see if it is faded enough to cover. Hopefully start on my new tattoo in January... fingers crossed!

I normally would wait 6-8 weeks between my sessions, but it's so faded now that I'm trying to wait 12 weeks for my next session. Maybe two or three more sessions for me (at most) and I'm done! You'll have to keep us updated on the cover up. Even though I made a mistake on my lower back, I love ink - especially when it's artistic or has personal meaning. Once my removal journey is over with, I plan on getting a tattoo (different location) that has very deep, personal meaning to me.

You're progress looks great, it's nearly completely gone! I think you're doing the right thing leaving it a bit longer between sessions, it will allow your body to remove the ink & heal. I'm the same, I love tattoos... when done properly! My cover will be a 3/4 sleeve with each element containing a personal meaning & it will be done by a top artist. The original dragon was done as it had meaning to me but the mask was impulse, talked into it by a mediocre artist, sooo annoyed with myself! Good luck, I will be following your progress, if you do get another tattoo make sure you post a photo :)

Thanks! And I will definitely post pics when I get started on it. I'm hoping to start this spring.

I know this is so old now but I’m in the same boat as you and am looking a laser on my arm etc .. this has really helped! Did you ever get the cover up??

Thank you, I think I'm slowly getting there :)

Hey, thanks for the nice comment, it's great to know my review is helping someone. I'll keep my eye out for your review. If you need any advice or have any questions give me a shout!

thank for Being an inspiration i have a same size tattoo i want to remove but a Guy told me about hippopigmentation...sorry for m'y english ..

Hi, as with many medical & beauty treatments there can be side effects. There is Hyperpigmentation which darkens the skin & Hypopigmentation which lightens the skin. I have experienced some darkening but this fades over time as the skin heals. Hypo tends to occur more against darker skin types I believe. You are best to speak with an experienced laser technician to get advice regarding your skin type. The worst side effect I have experienced is scarring, I have a number of small patches of scars which isn't great. My plan is to get a tattoo to cover up so these will hopefully be less visible once it is done. Good luck with whatever you decide to do :)

thx for thé advice im so dépress about m'y tattoo hope it Will work

Don't let it get you down, it's only a bit of ink! There are loads of success stories on here so that should give you hope. If I can answer anything else or if you need advice get in touch.

I will do :)

Thanks, in the right light it looks really faded :)