Tattoo to go!

I got my tattoo about 8 years ago in Thailand using the traditional method of a long bamboo stick instead of tattoo gun. I really didn't put any thought into what I wanted and definitely didn't research the artist. I lived with it without really giving it much thought until one day I decided to see if I could maybe rework it as it was quite an amateur looking tattoo. So I had an artist go over it trying to make it look more interesting and although he technically did exactly what I asked for I hated it. It went from being an amateur tattoo with an interesting story behind it, to just a stupid tattoo of nothing. So it is time to do something about it. I have researched all the clinics in my area and I am very comfortable with my choice. In Western Australia all laser tattoo removal is performed by a doctor. The Doctor I have chosen is a registered plastic surgeon with years of experience in tattoo removal. I have been told to expect 10 to 15 sessions for complete removal. I have prepaid 4 sessions so I got 30% off the price of $420 per session. My plan is to space the sessions out 8 weeks between each one. This site has been really helpful to me in making the decision to start the removal process so hopefully by reviewing my journey I can help someone else (and also keep track of how I am going as the months roll by). I had my first removal session yesterday. I have to say it was nothing like I expected. There was no pain at all. I applied a numbing cream 1 hour before my appointment and wrapped my arm in cling film. This was removed just before we started. The doctor put an ice pack on my wrist for 1 minute then started. It felt like a popping sensation under my skin but absolutely no pain at all! It took about 3 mintues all up. I have other tattoos I would like to remove and I really thought I would have to live with them because I thought I couldn't put myself through so much pain to get rid of them but if this is how it's going to be then I think I can get rid of the others too. I know it's only the first in a long line of treatments but I could not be happier at this point.

New update with photos attached - Photos weren't loading originally:

The first photo is the original tattoo. The second photo is the reworked tattoo and the third photo is one day after the first laser session.

So 1 week post session I am happy with everything so far. I did experience some small scabbing of the coloured area and it did itch (same as when a tattoo is healing). The red and orange is already a lot less intense. I am using Bio Oil in between sessions to hopefully reduce any skin damage.