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Tattoo removal journey with white ink - Sydney, AU
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I had a tattoo done on my shoulder yesterday and...
nho88October 29, 2014
$2,000
I had a tattoo done on my shoulder yesterday and as soon as it was done, I regretted it. I'm not sure why i rushed into it. I'm about to start a new corporate role and now I won't be able to wear any sleeveless tops to work.
The artist said she didn't use any black at all but just grey wash. She also put in some white. Will this mean it's easier to remove? it looks black in some parts. she said it would heal lighter as i told her i didn't want it to be so dark to begin with.
what are your thoughts? what laser should i go with? how long do i need to wait before i can start my sessions?
is complete removal even possible? i've been reading reviews on this site and it seems even after 10 sessions, people's tattoos are still really visible.
The artist said she didn't use any black at all but just grey wash. She also put in some white. Will this mean it's easier to remove? it looks black in some parts. she said it would heal lighter as i told her i didn't want it to be so dark to begin with.
what are your thoughts? what laser should i go with? how long do i need to wait before i can start my sessions?
is complete removal even possible? i've been reading reviews on this site and it seems even after 10 sessions, people's tattoos are still really visible.
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Is white impossible to remove?
nho88October 30, 2014
I've been reading about how hard it is to remove white ink. Apparently white ink can turn a grey/black/brown colour and then become impossible to remove.
I've been crying all day at the thought of my tattoo being with me for life. Does anybody have experience with having white ink removed? What was the outcome?
I've been crying all day at the thought of my tattoo being with me for life. Does anybody have experience with having white ink removed? What was the outcome?
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October 31, 2014
You can get it removed, like the person above said, you should try and relax. Don't get overwhelmed, let yourself adjust and in a few weeks you may even decide to keep it. It is very nice. Grey shading and black are easy to remove, even white ink can.
October 31, 2014
October 31, 2014
I don't think white ink can be removed. Every clinician I've contacted so far says the laser doesn't not pick up on white pigment and makes it change into a dirty colour :(
October 31, 2014
What you have is a mixing white, the artist often mix white with another color to lighten it. The laser does pick it up, I know from experience. good luck.
October 31, 2014
Thanks for your comment. Do you know which laser picked it up in your tattoo? I've been reading about both q switch and picosure and both don't look promising
November 2, 2014
Hi there, do you have any photos to share from your experience with white ink removal? I've been so down all week over it.
October 31, 2014
Hi there, I'm soooo sorry that you're regretting your brand new and beautiful ink. I had a tattoo done last summer and I regretted already by half point but I was too afraid to stop the process.. That's how I ended with some white ink on mine. White ink can turn into different colors, my technician told me that she had seen it turn green too. She also told me that lot of times there's just such a small amount of white so it won't react at all. With my tattoo we're leaving the one place with white untouched for now and then start of by doing test patches. As your tattoo is not dense, it shouldn't be that complicated to remove but with tattoos there are no guarantees. If you truly think that you can not live with it go and have a consultation and test the colors. In my country they won't treat you before your tattoo is at least 2 months old and I think it's wise. If you start the treatments too soon you're only putting your skin through a lot of trauma and might end up scarring.
November 2, 2014
Please upload photos once you start attempting to laser the White. I'm so scared. The White is so bold in the little buds and there's 9 of them in my tattoo. God it makes me cry just thinking about it
November 2, 2014
If you check my review and see my tattoo, you can see that the little amount of white in the head did not react AT ALL. It's actually getting lighter. :) The swirl in the left wing has a clear line of white (which my artist did not discuss with me at all) so I understand your fear with white. I was devastated when I found out what was in it and I'm still slightly afraid of what's going to happen with the wing but it is beyond my control. I believe you're in good hands and if you proceed with caution you will see results. It could be possible to just ignore the white and hit the black instead. Lasers these days are prettya accurate. White as an ink is a really tricky one since it has a tendency to fade on it's own. :) So just try to relax and stay away from the white for now.
November 4, 2014
White ink eventually fades… And the newer the tattoo the easier for tattoo removal to be done, but this depends on the ink that was used. I've had major tattoo removals using the YAG laser, and one tattoo that looked very similar to yours as far as size and color, and it is basically impossible to even notice that I had a tattoo there. I used the YAG laser and went for about five treatments. Hope this helps
November 24, 2014
Go see hunter and fox tattoo,they do laser their.Their part of mj driver tattoo removal and laser.They are the best.
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No hope
nho88October 31, 2014
I contacted one of the best laser clinicians in Australia and he told me he would not risk lasering my tattoo off as there's a 50/50 chance of it being removed. I don't know what to do. I feel so helpless. Is surgical excision an option?
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October 31, 2014
Please relax. That tattoo is nothing to be ashamed or worried about while you take more time deciding what to do.
October 31, 2014
I know the feeling of wanting to just cut off your skin and get rid of the damn thing...but take a deep breath and realize that first your tattoo is far to big to even consider that and also would you seriously be any happier with a nasty scar in its place..? Then you really could never wear cute tops. Also you should know your tattoo is very beautiful and I think it looks soooooooooo goood. I would much rather have that on me then what I have on my thigh...but I get it YOU don't like it on your body soooooo wait alittle bit let your tattoo heal and then decide if you want to move forward with laser.
October 31, 2014
I wanted to share my opinion as Im going through the exact same thing, but with a whole arm piece, check out my review, ITS MASSIVE!!! Its jarring at first, I'm still wrestling with it, daily. I had a consultation with Dr Bekhors clinic today, and they're about as good as they get. Yes they could remove "most" of it with "a few" sessions, all around 500 - 1000 bucks each... and you know what I thought? Im never gonna get rid of this thing all together, so why rush it... Im definitely getting used to mine, and Im finding more and more that so many people say its really nice. Even the lady at my consultation today said she thought it was beautiful? I like, what?? isn't it your job to tell me its crap too??
The fact of the matter is this, its on now... slow down, take a breath, give it some time, and revisit your thought in a few days. Thats what Im doing... I know I have options, and thats empowering. Ive always had a problem with change, especially dramatic change. If theres one thing that Im learning right now, is change s permanent, and you can never go back, and that is also very empowering... Im trying to embrace my change, to become the me that is growing and evolving every single day. This is me now, and it will be, even if get it layered, there will always be some form of reminder... So I'm trying to won it. Yes, I'll have good days and bad in the short term, no doubt. But this community is an absolute godsend to me right now, and I plan on saying every thought I have in plain hope I can help someone else...
October 31, 2014
Thank you for your kind words. I guess I'd feel less helpless about it if there wasn't White ink in my tattoo. Every clinician I've contacted so far says white ink has a very slim chance of being removed and can end up looking worse as it changes a dirty colour with laser :(
October 31, 2014
The good thing about white ink is that it can be treated with cosmetic makeup at the end of whatever treatment you may choose to get...
I think your tattoo is very lovely, and not too much at all. I know that means very little coming from the outside, but try not looking at it for a couple of days. Try not to look at all the negative treatment reviews, and instead give yourself some time to relax... Everything is going to be ok. Know that.
October 31, 2014
I actually think that tattoo is beautiful and very well done...I'm sorry you regret your decision, but sometimes beautiful mistakes can be embraced :)
Kinda like children :)
October 31, 2014
Hey hey! Welcome to the website! I am happy you found this website as it is full of support and love!
I have been exactly on your place, like each one on this website. It is hard to deal with tattoo regret at the beginning. You go through so many emotions! It is regret, anger issues, hopeless and many more. I suggets to giving it a time to adjust! Give yourself some time to heal physically and emotionally and only then make a decision! Maybe you will get used to have your tattoo! It is beautiful and a good point is that it is on your back, so you do not have to see it all the time! Stay strong!
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