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Treatment 4 done!
It's been about 2 weeks since treatment 4 (2nd treatment with Picosure, first 2 were with a different laser).
The nurse was much more aggressive with the laser at my new clinic. Went over areas a couple times to make sure she got everything. I had some more laser burn and more blistering than previous treatments.
It healed up nicely though, and I'm already noticing the lines are fading more than before. Cautiously optimistic that I can actually fade this until it's less noticeable.
5th session booked in mid-Feb!
The nurse was much more aggressive with the laser at my new clinic. Went over areas a couple times to make sure she got everything. I had some more laser burn and more blistering than previous treatments.
It healed up nicely though, and I'm already noticing the lines are fading more than before. Cautiously optimistic that I can actually fade this until it's less noticeable.
5th session booked in mid-Feb!
Ring tattoo removal - pictures
Finally got around to replacing the camera on my phone, so here are some photos of my removal process.
So far I'm about 5 months into the removal. I had 2 sessions with a Quanta Q-switched laser (early May and late June), and a treatment with a Picosure laser at a different clinic in mid-August.
I don't have a photo from the beginning, but I'm trying to get the initial photo sent from the first clinic. Will post if I can get it.
It's definitely faded, although not as much as I'd like. It's thinner, as the edges have faded a bit. There's a bit of spreading ink around the edges, I'd assume that's in the process of getting cleaned out. Within the lines the ink is lighter and a bit mottled in places. It's still pretty dark though, especially in a couple places where the initial tattoo was a bit raised (scarring?).
I've noticed the most significant fading in the last 4 weeks or so. Hoping I'll continue to see results, but I've read mixed things about tattoos with very deep ink. I believe the artist (more clumsy than I'd have preferred) placed a lot of the ink under the skin. Not sure if I'll see any fading in that or not. Would love thoughts if anyone has experience.
I've relocated for work, and just made an appointment in mid-October for another treatment. They're also using the Picosure laser.
Just trying to stay patient with it. I'm anticipating 18-24 months of treatments, and would be happy enough if it was mostly faded. It's always gotten a surprising amount of attention, and I'd love to stop getting questions about it. Obviously a full removal would be best, but I just have a feeling that might not be feasible.
So far I'm about 5 months into the removal. I had 2 sessions with a Quanta Q-switched laser (early May and late June), and a treatment with a Picosure laser at a different clinic in mid-August.
I don't have a photo from the beginning, but I'm trying to get the initial photo sent from the first clinic. Will post if I can get it.
It's definitely faded, although not as much as I'd like. It's thinner, as the edges have faded a bit. There's a bit of spreading ink around the edges, I'd assume that's in the process of getting cleaned out. Within the lines the ink is lighter and a bit mottled in places. It's still pretty dark though, especially in a couple places where the initial tattoo was a bit raised (scarring?).
I've noticed the most significant fading in the last 4 weeks or so. Hoping I'll continue to see results, but I've read mixed things about tattoos with very deep ink. I believe the artist (more clumsy than I'd have preferred) placed a lot of the ink under the skin. Not sure if I'll see any fading in that or not. Would love thoughts if anyone has experience.
I've relocated for work, and just made an appointment in mid-October for another treatment. They're also using the Picosure laser.
Just trying to stay patient with it. I'm anticipating 18-24 months of treatments, and would be happy enough if it was mostly faded. It's always gotten a surprising amount of attention, and I'd love to stop getting questions about it. Obviously a full removal would be best, but I just have a feeling that might not be feasible.
Going through an unexpected and painful divorce...
Going through an unexpected and painful divorce right now, and am in the process of removing the wedding band tattoo. It's two dark black parallel lines, on the back/sides of my ring finger. The lines have always been kind of messy; I was never thrilled with the artist. I'll post pictures later, but each line is approximately 1/8" wide, with dark black ink. There surface has always been a tiny bit raised in places, so I expect there was some scarring from the initial tattoo.
I started treatments with a Q-switched laser about 9 weeks ago, and have had 2 session. I've seen a tiny bit of fading on the edges, and the ink has spread out a bit in places. I know it's a long process, especially on fingers, but I wasn't thrilled with the results.
I had a consultation regarding excision, but was told it would likely be a long, uncomfortable healing process, and would likely leave me with significant scarring.
So I found a local clinic with a PicoSure laser. I had my initial consultation, and have my first treatment in early August. The nurse recommended waiting longer (2-4 months) between treatments. That matched what I've read online -- time sounds to be the most important part of the process. I wanted to schedule a treatment soon, however, as I'll be relocating soon and access to a PicoSure may be more difficult.
I'll post pictures soon. Not sure if I have anything from before the Q-switched treatment (and not really interested in digging through old wedding photos), but there hasn't been too much noticeable fading since starting. Hoping the new laser goes quickly!
I'm prepared for a long process. From the pictures I've seen, I'm guessing this will take another year for significant fading, and probably another 6-12 months to completely remove it (if I'm lucky).
I started treatments with a Q-switched laser about 9 weeks ago, and have had 2 session. I've seen a tiny bit of fading on the edges, and the ink has spread out a bit in places. I know it's a long process, especially on fingers, but I wasn't thrilled with the results.
I had a consultation regarding excision, but was told it would likely be a long, uncomfortable healing process, and would likely leave me with significant scarring.
So I found a local clinic with a PicoSure laser. I had my initial consultation, and have my first treatment in early August. The nurse recommended waiting longer (2-4 months) between treatments. That matched what I've read online -- time sounds to be the most important part of the process. I wanted to schedule a treatment soon, however, as I'll be relocating soon and access to a PicoSure may be more difficult.
I'll post pictures soon. Not sure if I have anything from before the Q-switched treatment (and not really interested in digging through old wedding photos), but there hasn't been too much noticeable fading since starting. Hoping the new laser goes quickly!
I'm prepared for a long process. From the pictures I've seen, I'm guessing this will take another year for significant fading, and probably another 6-12 months to completely remove it (if I'm lucky).