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6 Month Old Tat, Need to Get This off my Arm! Toronto, ON

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Anyone else experience nausea or any other "flu" like symptoms after treatments?

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Feeling a little sick all of a sudden.. ?!

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October 6, 2017
Hi may i know Wwhathat kind of laser treatment?
October 6, 2017
I'll have to check with my technician. I'm feeling a lot better now though. It was just shortly after getting the treatment I felt sick but it subsided quickly. I think it was just my immune system taking a hit
October 6, 2017
Yes please. All the best to your tattoo removal journey.
October 7, 2017
Thank you and I'll keep you posted ! :)
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November 17, 2017
I did get flu and a cold sore after my first treatment. I think it's normal, you just need to have a healthy lifestyle, drink a lot of water and exercise to mitigate the weakened response of the immune system due to the extra stress from the laser treatment.
August 6, 2018
hey, wondering how your sessions are going and what place you are getting your laser done in Toronto! thank you
UPDATED FROM War5aw

It's official! Finally did it ..

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After almost two years of being in limbo debating whether or not I should pursue the journey of removal I finally did it. I didn't necessarily think my tat was "bad" art work, in fact it was pretty good and it had significant meaning behind it but there were some issues with it that I could just not get over .. (won't go into much detail about those) Anyway, today I had my first session, honestly the pain was very tolerable. I had no problem with that aspect. It's $300 a session which is reasonable and this guy is legit. My friend had his entire hand tat removed, can't even tell he had ink there at all. My plan is to go with the flow as of now, if it looks like I can achieve full removal within a decent time frame I'll go that route but I also have a really respectable artist lined up here in Toronto if I just decide to fade it drastically for a piece I'm more content with. I'll he posting pics probably in a few weeks, just gunna give it some time to fade away. Cheers !

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October 4, 2017
Props for waiting to do it! Two years that's awesome you decided to do it.
October 6, 2017
Yeah its definitely a commitment, happy I finally decided to begin though!
October 8, 2017
You won't regrets starting! ;)
October 10, 2017
Already feeling better!
October 25, 2017
Good luck. I do believe you made the right choice; you will feel better once removed, or not so visible anymore.
February 15, 2018
Do u have any updates please
April 6, 2018
Hey sorry about the really late reply, I'm going in for my second session in about a week or so. I'm seeing some decent fading from the 1st. Will post pictures soon. Cheers
April 15, 2019
Any pics to share? I have been considering removal as well.
UPDATED FROM War5aw

I'm finally going for it!

War5aw
After all this time, contemplating my options I've finally booked my first laser session on February 5th! I'm pretty stoked to finally begin treatments. I'm going for full removal for now, but I have a really good realism artist lined up if that cannot be achieved. Anyways I'll be sharing pics etc after my 1st session! Cheers friends!

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January 31, 2016

I am glad to hear that you've made a decision and I wish you much success in your removal and it's good to be prepared and open to a cover-up in a case full removal isn't possible. 

January 31, 2016
Thanks Eva!
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February 2, 2016
Yay! Can't wait to hear how your first session goes!
February 3, 2016
A little nervous but stoked to begin!
February 4, 2016
Good luck with the removal mate. I felt like a weight had been lifted of my shoulders when I made the decision and I started feeling more positive about everything, I hope you're feeling the same? I have my second session on the 15th, even though it hurts I can't wait, weird hey!?
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February 3, 2016
Good stuff broski. I have a session on the 5th as well. Least I won't b the only one in pain that day lol jk. Good luck can't wait to c the pics after your session
February 3, 2016
Aha thanks man. Tbh, the pain is the least of my worries regarding this removal process.. I know I can't expect a miracle after the first treatment but I'm hoping for good results, fast. I just have to prepare emotionally for this journey... Nobody wants a half faded tat on their body for awhile.. That's my biggest concern. I'm just going to do everything in my power to speed up the process by following the correct after care tips, staying fit in the gym, etc. Anyways, thanks for the comment bruh
April 15, 2016
Good luck on your removal! If it cheers you up a bit - I really like your tattoo! But I totally get what you're feeling.