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Black Outline on Forearm
UPDATED FROM pamela.panda
1 year post
TX #7!!!!
$288
I haven't been on here in a while. Thank you for those who have replied and offered encouragement. So appreciated!
While my lines are fading, my optimism for full removal is waning and I have been considering just finishing the tat already. I am NOT giving up on my removal journey, I just fully get why some do. It is exhausting. On my immune system and my emotions. It's about to be summer and my arm is a hot mess. Since this removal journey, I have so many more long sleeves in my drawer. On the one hand it seems easier to cover up than field questions, it is better for my removal to stay out of the sun (I thought-is that true?), and on the other hand I do not want to feel so self-conscious anymore, thus the thoughts of owning it with more ink. But I have come this far, and I will continue creeping along, I'm just getting tired.
My aftercare regime looks like an icepack for the first 12 hours then Manuka honey and Biafine. Lots of water. Always open to more suggestions and others' experiences. Thanks for reading. Good luck with your fades!
While my lines are fading, my optimism for full removal is waning and I have been considering just finishing the tat already. I am NOT giving up on my removal journey, I just fully get why some do. It is exhausting. On my immune system and my emotions. It's about to be summer and my arm is a hot mess. Since this removal journey, I have so many more long sleeves in my drawer. On the one hand it seems easier to cover up than field questions, it is better for my removal to stay out of the sun (I thought-is that true?), and on the other hand I do not want to feel so self-conscious anymore, thus the thoughts of owning it with more ink. But I have come this far, and I will continue creeping along, I'm just getting tired.
My aftercare regime looks like an icepack for the first 12 hours then Manuka honey and Biafine. Lots of water. Always open to more suggestions and others' experiences. Thanks for reading. Good luck with your fades!
UPDATED FROM pamela.panda
1 year post
Health
I am currently under a lot of stress and am still wanting to remove this tattoo. I hesitate to book my next appointment because I do not want to overload my system while it is already working hard. Although, I have only had 4 treatments to date, and it's already been a year since I started laser treatment. I will likely need many more, like 10 more. Trying to be realistic. Full removal may not happen. My skin may be worse off. And how at risk is my health exactly? Things I know will help:
1. Sleep
2. Hydration
3. Biafine lotion, manuka honey, aloe, calendula, etc..
Some questions:
How important is icing initially? Getting the heat out?
Are there any immune boosting supplements, preferably natural that could be helpful? I'm sure there are, just looking for insights from this amazing community!
1. Sleep
2. Hydration
3. Biafine lotion, manuka honey, aloe, calendula, etc..
Some questions:
How important is icing initially? Getting the heat out?
Are there any immune boosting supplements, preferably natural that could be helpful? I'm sure there are, just looking for insights from this amazing community!
Replies (2)
October 26, 2016
Have you thought of trying the picosure laser ? It is said to be more effective in half the amount of time. Honestly with the faded outline you have, I have faith that you could get complete removal. Don't give up!
I am in a similar predicament. Except mine is a hideous flower on my upperforearm and it's with color :(
Try not to worry !
I am in a similar predicament. Except mine is a hideous flower on my upperforearm and it's with color :(
Try not to worry !
May 5, 2017
Forearm is a tough spot. I have thought about the Picosure. It is preferable. I went with the Yag because it's cheaper, more logistically accessible, and I heard/saw a success story on here of a man with a full sleeve who accomplished a full removal with the Yag... only took him about 20 visits... Still considering switching to Picosure. I'm interested to see how it goes for you!
December 4, 2016
Hi there, I used ice during the treatment to help with the pain and I remember using it a few times right after or the evening of to help with pain as well. As for supplements -- I'm a big fan of green smoothies where you can add in all the good stuff. Check out my review update: Session 9 completed! 15 Sep 2013 11 months post I share all my tips there. :)
UPDATED FROM pamela.panda
1 year post
TX 4
I just got my 4th treatment. Everything is fresh, red and swollen. The tech just got a new machine, so I felt a bit of a ginea pig, but am glad that it is more powerful. Hopefully she doesn't scar me as she figures it out! I had no choice but to bring my kiddo to the appointment with me, safety glasses plastered on his face, I hope I served as a cautionary tale. But even more, the lesson I served was in hope and faith. There is no guarantee that laser will remove the ink fully, in fact the odds are actually against me, and yet I continue to try. Anyway here are the one day post TX4 pics... Happy autumn everyone!
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