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I have wanted a lotus tattoo with this placement...
regretfulfawnMay 28, 2014
$900
I have wanted a lotus tattoo with this placement for years. I have been researching artists for a long time as well. I had gone to a tattoo convention and chose an artist with an absolutely beautiful portfolio. My boyfriend actually had gotten a tattoo by the same artist, and his turned out beautiful, so I wasn't worried. Long story short, I ended up hating it AS SOON as it was finished. The line work and shading is shaky and is not up to my standards and the tattoo isn't even the color scheme I asked for-- I had wanted the lotus to be blue and purple. This tattoo makes me feel like I am wearing a sticker that I could have drawn myself.
All of that is irrelevant, so I'll save it. Long story short, I somehow ended up with a horrible tattoo.
I will be scheduling numerous consultations to find out what will be the fastest method to get rid of this.
It is a month old tattoo.
So far I have been given an over-the-phone $900 per treatment expectancy with the PicoSure laser, but have not yet seen a doctor in person. I will be scheduling a consultation this week.
Join me on my journey... I sure hope this helps someone out.
All of that is irrelevant, so I'll save it. Long story short, I somehow ended up with a horrible tattoo.
I will be scheduling numerous consultations to find out what will be the fastest method to get rid of this.
It is a month old tattoo.
So far I have been given an over-the-phone $900 per treatment expectancy with the PicoSure laser, but have not yet seen a doctor in person. I will be scheduling a consultation this week.
Join me on my journey... I sure hope this helps someone out.
UPDATED FROM regretfulfawn
Scheduled Consultation
regretfulfawnMay 29, 2014
I just got off the phone with a center that has the PicoSure laser. My consultation is the 20th!
I also have a consultation with a different tattoo artist than the original in my area to see what he can do as far as touching it up goes. I used to think tattoos were for me, but after this awful experience I will probably just go with lasering it off... Or perhaps getting it lightened enough to the point where I can get a more elegant lotus over it.
We'll find out I suppose :)
I've heard that with the PicoSure laser, it is difficult to remove reds and yellows. Do you guys think the removal of this tattoo will be stubborn?
I also have a consultation with a different tattoo artist than the original in my area to see what he can do as far as touching it up goes. I used to think tattoos were for me, but after this awful experience I will probably just go with lasering it off... Or perhaps getting it lightened enough to the point where I can get a more elegant lotus over it.
We'll find out I suppose :)
I've heard that with the PicoSure laser, it is difficult to remove reds and yellows. Do you guys think the removal of this tattoo will be stubborn?
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May 29, 2014
Hey there :) So sorry you are not happy with your lotus, they are such beautiful tattoo's when they turn out how you envisioned. I felt the exact same way with my tattoo...like it was just placed on my back like a sticker and my flowers were not elegant at all. Is this your only tattoo? At the beginning of my journey all I wanted was the tattoo off my back, it was all I could think about every second of the day...for months. Then I warmed up to the idea of a cover up, as Kahelelani mentions below, I have started it and I love it! (I am Blackberry11 as well ) Yes it sucks I had to go through this, and it sucks for you too. I am past the hard part thrilled that I was able to fix it and I know you will get there too. My artist redid my lotus and once it's all done you won't even know the old one was there...it's amazing. Keep you chin up, this will turn around for you. I think if you fade for a cover and add a bit of background it could be pretty amazing.
May 29, 2014
At this point I am leaning towards no tattoos. After this one (yes, it is my only one) I realized that to me, tattoos are overrated or at least, just not for me even if I think they are beautiful on other people. I used to think I would be spending thousands in getting covered in tattoos, but now I will be spending thousands on getting one removed hah!!! I actually commented your other account earlier, I was wondering what laser you went with?
May 30, 2014
Hey there! And welcome to this nice community! Getting a tattoo is a big shock. Thats what I learnt recently. I also did my first tattoo and now I regret it and currently in a process of removing it. I would suggest to giving it a time and try to get used to it. You have a nice location :) do not see it at all!
I can totally understand why you want it gone. I also thought I want it and I still like tattoos, but not on me. I just can accept it, but believe me, in time this all will become better and you will feel better.
As far as I know, for tattoos with colors best laser is new Picosure. Check the reviews here as well! You are not alone and this all will be over! :)
Stay positive!
May 30, 2014
I don't think it's a matter of getting used to it. I think it is a poorly done tattoo. Yeah, there are definitely more visible areas a tattoo can be, however because IT IS easily hidden, I am going to stop wearing certain clothes that do make it visible. For example, no swimming for me this Summer! There are a lot of shirts I haven't been wearing because of embarrassment. I almost wish that I had gotten it in a more visible area so I could cover it in make up and go on with my day. I obviously can't do that with my current tattoo placement :~P I'm trying to stay positive... It definitely is not making me as depressed as I was, but I still get anxiety from it at night and think about ways I can claw it off of my skin ha ha... I haven't even gone to my consultation yet and I'm already so excited for the first step of laser removal. I have a PicoSure consultation, I just fear that the pink and yellow will be difficult to remove!
May 30, 2014
You can try make-up like Dermablend to cover your tattoo and still go out swimming as it is waterproof. I saw it somehere on the website and it might be an option. You shouldn't stop yourself from doing things that you like and love! It will be gone, really! Picosure should help you for sure. Unfortunately, we do not have it in Russia! It is also important to find a good doctor who you can trust.
May 30, 2014
It'd be too much trouble to put makeup on my back. There are methods to cover tattoos using orange eyeshadow, hairspray and concealer :) if you're interested I can give you more information on how to do that... But yes! I plan to tell them about Real Self and hopefully the laser tech will take good care of me ;)
May 30, 2014
I would love to hear about this orange eyeshadow concealment trick, perhaps post a video of it being done. That would be helpful to many of us. Thanks!
May 31, 2014
May 31, 2014
Let me know how it works out for you! I have wanted to try this technique on my boyfriend but he is too scared to let me try it on him for some reason ha ha ha
May 30, 2014
I myself am in the same boat. I got what was supposed to be a dandelion blowing with color in it 2 days ago and I hated it soon as it was done. it is the ugliest thing ive ever seen. Noone even knows what its supposed to be. Its on my upper arm. I am more than likely going to get it lasered off. Hopefully starting the first treatment in about a month. I am never getting another tattoo again. I bought a bunch of makeup to try n cover it up when I wear tank tops this summer. I cried myself to sleep for 2 nights in a row now. Good luck with yours and let us know how it comes out and I will do the same!!!
June 2, 2014
Ahh yes, it sure is a struggle. I'm sure if this tattoo was done with-in my vision, I would love it. Sadly I've tried and I will never be able to force it upon myself. I will keep updating in the hope of helping others cope and see that they are not alone. Please post a picture of your tattoo and keep us updated also! Perhaps when it is done healing you will like it more :)
March 4, 2015
Cynosure is releasing a handpiece that should make the PicoSure effective on red/yellow ink (532nm) but unless you find a clinic with that you will definitely need both the PicoSure and a q-switched YAG laser. Avoid "touching up" - it rarely satisfies and only make removal more protracted.
UPDATED FROM regretfulfawn
Covering Up A Tattoo
regretfulfawnJune 2, 2014
I enjoy makeup. I love applying it, I love the techniques, I love experimenting with it. I came across this video a couple months ago and asked my boyfriend if I could attempt it on one of his tattoos but he is too much afraid to allow me to put all of those products on his skin ha ha. Unfortunately, now that I have a tattoo of my own, it is in an unreachable location and I still cannot attempt this for myself to tell you how well this technique actually works, but it is worth a shot for anyone who has a more visible tattoo!
You will need, make up primer, foundation, orange or pink eyeshadow (depending on the under-tone of your skin), hairspray, concealer and setting powder.
Attached is the video, let me know how it works out!
You will need, make up primer, foundation, orange or pink eyeshadow (depending on the under-tone of your skin), hairspray, concealer and setting powder.
Attached is the video, let me know how it works out!
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