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I started my tattoo removal journey in February of...
Noink5August 6, 2013
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I started my tattoo removal journey in February of this year. I'm going to a plastic surgeon/aesthetician who also does tattoos. I'm not too sure if this place is the best but, they have an English website so that was a big plus.
I started by sending the doctor a picture of my tattoo for the consultation. I was quoted 300 000won (about $300) per treatment and told it would take about 8 treatments.
The strange thing about this process (in Korea) is that after I have the laser treatment done. The doctor doesn't do anything to the tattoo. I don't get it bandaged. I'm told I don't have to put anything on it and if there are blisters to just leave them alone.
Aftercare is pretty simple. I started off with putting palmers cocoa butter on it when it was drying out in the winter. And recently bio oil came to Korea so, I've been putting that on the tattoo.
My fourth treatment was on Thursday (August 1) and the doctor told me once again that I might get some blistering and this was the first time it was really bad. But, after putting coconut oil on it. It felt soothed and the blisters disappeared by Sunday.
From upclose I can see that the tattoo is fading. But, from a distance I can't see a difference in my tattoo.
The doctor asked that I come in for treatment every four weeks but, I have been unable to do so because of work commitments. So, I go in every 6-8 weeks.
I started by sending the doctor a picture of my tattoo for the consultation. I was quoted 300 000won (about $300) per treatment and told it would take about 8 treatments.
The strange thing about this process (in Korea) is that after I have the laser treatment done. The doctor doesn't do anything to the tattoo. I don't get it bandaged. I'm told I don't have to put anything on it and if there are blisters to just leave them alone.
Aftercare is pretty simple. I started off with putting palmers cocoa butter on it when it was drying out in the winter. And recently bio oil came to Korea so, I've been putting that on the tattoo.
My fourth treatment was on Thursday (August 1) and the doctor told me once again that I might get some blistering and this was the first time it was really bad. But, after putting coconut oil on it. It felt soothed and the blisters disappeared by Sunday.
From upclose I can see that the tattoo is fading. But, from a distance I can't see a difference in my tattoo.
The doctor asked that I come in for treatment every four weeks but, I have been unable to do so because of work commitments. So, I go in every 6-8 weeks.
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August 7, 2013
Great review thank you, do you have any photo's you can share? I wonder why it doesn't get covered, mine bleeds/leeks stuff, so I have to cover it, does yours not do that?
Thanks,
B11
August 12, 2013
Well, the doctor doesn't put anything on my tattoo after the laser process. He just zaps it and sends me on my way. And I'm told not to put anything on it or shower for the rest of the day. I usually break and put aloe, bio oil or coconut oil on it to soothe the burn.
August 12, 2013
interesting. How come you are removing your tattoo? I think it's very nice.
September 15, 2015
It has been years since your comment, so I hope u read this. If you do would you be so kind to let me know the name of the clinic you went to? I want to have a tattoo removed too.
UPDATED FROM Noink5
5 months post
Photos added
Noink5August 12, 2013
Apologies for not posting pictures first time around. I hit the submit button too soon. Tattoo is healing well. Most of the scans have fallen off and the itch wasn't too bad this time around. I think using coconut oil really helped me this week.
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August 12, 2013
Wow! Weird he does nothing? My clinic puts aloe, bandages it, and then puts Ice over the bandage and tapes that up so I can drive home... I couldn't do without the aloe on it... The burn can feel brutal...
August 14, 2013
I don't put anything on mine unless it feels like it needs it. Usually my chest doesn't need anything. I only do if it is scabbed or dry and I only cover mine if there are open wounds or blisters.
August 14, 2013
I'm happy to hear that others don't cover their tattoos after the laser. I was worried about it, but I haven't had any issues with healing so it's all good.
August 14, 2013
I'm told the same thing about it being best to put nothing on the lasered area during healing process. I only get an ice pack for the session and afterwards i'm off. I actually asked him if the tattoo rubbing on my shirt would bother it and he said it wouldn't (its on my chest). The only thing he said to do was soap and water- I use goat milk soup and aloe vera gel from my plant around the tattoo. I haven't had a single problem. Good luck with removal, already see great fading!
August 14, 2013
I wonder why this is... I'll have to ask my clinic later... This is interesting tho... :)
August 14, 2013
My doc. Also told me its best to let it heal naturally the first week. I apply a thin layer anti start applyicream.
August 14, 2013
Sorry...haha. I apply a thin layer antiseptic ointment after the session. The next week I start using anti scar creams and oils like bi oil or contratubex.
December 20, 2014
We would love an update on your progress since your last treatment. How many removal session have you and so far?
Congrats on getting started with your removal process! What colors are in your tattoo?