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I just turned 37 few weeks ago, have been dreaming...
I just turned 37 few weeks ago, have been dreaming of having a tattoo on my body, always envious with people having ink on their body. In the past year I saw a few artist with my own idea, but turned away due to design and placement wasn't exactly I had in mind. Until last week, I found an artist that was incredibly talented and fell in love with one of a piece he did for his client shown on his Instagram. I've immediately made a consultation and after 3 days, I had the tattoo put on my upper arm extending to my lower bicep. During the placement of the stencil, I did notice it was a little big, but the design was very beautiful, therefore I did not mention anything to the artist for revision, and was in the mood to get this done immediately. The tattoo was completed in 5hours, immediately I felt it was too dark and contrasting my Asian skin tone a lot. The tattoo itself as well as the artist's skills was incredible, every little bits of details and shadow came out perfectly.
During my drive home from the parlour, I was excited to tell my wife, but that feeling didn't last. When I got home and remove the bandage, I was confused, shocked, scared, and felt very sorry to both myself and the family. I have the perfect family anyone could imagine, but I just did something which I felt pity of myself. I felt sick , couldn't eat, sleep, and helpless. All these negative pictures was rushing through my head, repeat and repeat. This is definitely the most painful mistake I have ever experience in my entire life, and it was all caused by myself.
The way I've be behaving and responding to my mistake was not fair to my family, and decide I should take action to remove this. Upon searching online, I found this website, and which I'm glad not because I see a lot of people having the same issues as me, but having the knowledge to strengthen the road to have a second chance with laser removal.
Although I am 50/50 on the results, seeing not everyone is able to remove the tattoo to a 100%, also the pain and time involve is quite a journey. But I will do anything, no matter the pain, or time it consumes, I will remove this mistake @ 100%. Good thing technology is on our side, this is something we should rejoice with.
Stage 1:
Since my tattoo has only been 4days old, I will not be able to have any type of work done. The first person I've contacted was Shane at Fading Fast in Toronto. I had a short conversation with him, and suggest to contact him in 8 weeks and in the mean-time to apply Polysporin, Although he did not specifically motioning on this, but after a quick search on the internet, as suggested by many parlours that Polysporin is the #1 enemy for new tattoos, which contains bacitracin zinc to initiate the body to rebel against foreign materials such as ink. Wishful thinking this will help to extract the ink with my new tattoo. Perhaps this is a myth, but it is the least I could do in preparation to the removal, every small steps will count from this day on.
I will keep everyone updated with my process, and I do sincerely hope everyone will find strength in yourself and keeping a good mentality towards the removal. I would also appreciate for any guidance and tips.
During my drive home from the parlour, I was excited to tell my wife, but that feeling didn't last. When I got home and remove the bandage, I was confused, shocked, scared, and felt very sorry to both myself and the family. I have the perfect family anyone could imagine, but I just did something which I felt pity of myself. I felt sick , couldn't eat, sleep, and helpless. All these negative pictures was rushing through my head, repeat and repeat. This is definitely the most painful mistake I have ever experience in my entire life, and it was all caused by myself.
The way I've be behaving and responding to my mistake was not fair to my family, and decide I should take action to remove this. Upon searching online, I found this website, and which I'm glad not because I see a lot of people having the same issues as me, but having the knowledge to strengthen the road to have a second chance with laser removal.
Although I am 50/50 on the results, seeing not everyone is able to remove the tattoo to a 100%, also the pain and time involve is quite a journey. But I will do anything, no matter the pain, or time it consumes, I will remove this mistake @ 100%. Good thing technology is on our side, this is something we should rejoice with.
Stage 1:
Since my tattoo has only been 4days old, I will not be able to have any type of work done. The first person I've contacted was Shane at Fading Fast in Toronto. I had a short conversation with him, and suggest to contact him in 8 weeks and in the mean-time to apply Polysporin, Although he did not specifically motioning on this, but after a quick search on the internet, as suggested by many parlours that Polysporin is the #1 enemy for new tattoos, which contains bacitracin zinc to initiate the body to rebel against foreign materials such as ink. Wishful thinking this will help to extract the ink with my new tattoo. Perhaps this is a myth, but it is the least I could do in preparation to the removal, every small steps will count from this day on.
I will keep everyone updated with my process, and I do sincerely hope everyone will find strength in yourself and keeping a good mentality towards the removal. I would also appreciate for any guidance and tips.
Mental progress
Hi everyone, I have been ready all the response and would like to say thank you to everyone with the support. With all the crazy things happening in this world, it makes me realize there genuinely kind people that do exists.
Words cannot describe how much I appreciated it.
As for now I am slowly getting use to the tattoo, still not 100% proud of it, but learning to like it, another crazy idea is to add more tattoo to other body parts to balance the big piece on my right arm. But I don't think I can accept the idea of having something "permanently" done to my body. There are so much negative variations in the process and potential regrets.
I am still leaning towards having it removed, but will take the time and do a little more research and also see how things are with my self and my new companion.
Thank you again everyone, and I hope you do find sucess in your goals.
Happy holidays!
Kevin
Words cannot describe how much I appreciated it.
As for now I am slowly getting use to the tattoo, still not 100% proud of it, but learning to like it, another crazy idea is to add more tattoo to other body parts to balance the big piece on my right arm. But I don't think I can accept the idea of having something "permanently" done to my body. There are so much negative variations in the process and potential regrets.
I am still leaning towards having it removed, but will take the time and do a little more research and also see how things are with my self and my new companion.
Thank you again everyone, and I hope you do find sucess in your goals.
Happy holidays!
Kevin