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Hi guys im jake im new here, im 19 years old and...
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Hi guys im jake im new here, im 19 years old and just had this partially finished half sleeve tattoo done. Its all black ink I believe, I desperately want It off my skin as I just dont feel im ready to have something this big on my skin. I would really like to keep the dove design on the inside of my bicep but I would love for the rest to be removed! I have a consultation this saturday with a medispa using the picosure laser and I would love to know if anyone out there knows what my chances are of having this removed from my skin!!!
The tattoo is only 1 month old but I desperately dont want it (except the dove)
Im a very sporty person and am always keeping myself fit as I have heard a healthy immune system can help.
If anyone out there can help me id appreciate it so much!!!
The tattoo is only 1 month old but I desperately dont want it (except the dove)
Im a very sporty person and am always keeping myself fit as I have heard a healthy immune system can help.
If anyone out there can help me id appreciate it so much!!!
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August 22, 2013
Hi Jake, welcome aboard!
Sorry to hear you're already having regrets.
I can relate a lot to your situation. I have a tattoo on my inner bicep. It's done in black ink also. I've had two treatments so far so I'm very early in to the process. Feel free to check out my review.
Purely from all the research I've done id say you're a good candidate for removal. The things working in your favour are the fact the it's black ink (which responds the best to laser removal), the tattoo is on the upper arm (thus nearer to the heart) and your young and presumably healthy.
You mention you have only just got the tattoo? If its very recent then you might be advised to leave it for a few months whilst it fully heals before removal can be considered. You should look at this favourably - you might get used to it and even begin to like it? Look at it as a cooling off period.
I'll be interested to see how you get on with the Picosure consultation. It's supposedly a lot faster than more conventional lasers. If I lived near a place offering it and was minted I'd give it a go! Keep in touch and good luck.
August 22, 2013
By the way, I forgot to mention, I think the tattoo looks awesome!
August 22, 2013
Thank you for replying!, il 100% check out your review, means a lot knowing I can relate to someone with the same problem.
As stupid as it sounds I just feel as though im trapped (I know it sounds stupid lol). Dont get me wrong I think tattoos are awesome and I love them, but I just dont feel right with all the darkness on my skin (hence why I didnt go ahead with the rest of the shading) I dont suppose you know whether it's easier to remove new-ish tattoos compared to old ones do you?
August 22, 2013
No problem!
I know exactly how you feel. When I made the decision to get mine removed I couldn't bare the idea that its not something that can be done quickly. At the moment I'm wearing long sleeves a lot (which isn't fun in summer). I've read a LOT of stuff online (which isn't always the best thing to do) - I've heard that newer tattoos can respond better to treatment as they haven't settled in to the skin as much (which could be rubbish) but then again I'm not sure if it has to be allowed to heal fully first. When did you get it done?
August 22, 2013
Same with me man! Ive been wearing like a skin sleeve thingy because the bottom of the tatt is always in my eyesight and it gets to me. On the day of my consultation witch is Saturday 24th August (this saturday) it would have been exactly a month bro
August 22, 2013
I know exactly what you mean. Mines right in my line of sight too if I look down.
Have you looked in to the prices for picosure treatment? It's not cheap as far as I'm aware! Do you have to travel far for the consultation? It seems like there's literally about two places in the UK that currently offers it at the moment.
August 22, 2013
I know right! And I was looking at the medispa sight that have the picosure laser and I know its going to be so expensive, every last penny I earn is pretty much gonna go towards the treatment. My grandad has offered to help but I dont think I could allow myself to take money from my grandad because I feel that this is my problem and I should be the one to fix it. And as for travel for my consultation its about a 45 minute drive so not too bad. Its at a place called Trueskin medispa
August 23, 2013
Well be sure to let us know how you get on tomorrow - I'm really interested to see how it works out for you.
I know it feels pretty lonely as there aren't likely to be too many people around you who are gonna be sympathetic, but there seems to be a good bunch of people on here for support and everyone can relate to the situation.
Good luck with the consultation!
August 23, 2013
Hi mate, just seen your post. Yeah as wilks said its definately treatable - I've been researching for the last few months since I got a tattoo on my forearm that I can't stand! Mines is black too...I haven't started treatment yet but did have a consult at true skin with the pick laser...the doc reckoned he could get rid of mine in about 4 sessions but quoted me £800 per session which was way too much. I've decided to go with conventional laser instead just to see how it responds first. Honestly, when I first got it done I was totally devasted- I felt like had ruined my arm. As time has gone on tho I've learned to live with it for now. I can see mine all the time and it still really bugs me but I've come to accept that it's not going away over night. I'm starting treatment in September after my holiday. Anyway in your favour is the fact that it isn't finished, the shading areas should disappear quickly, the outlines may take slightly longer. Like wilks said you may have to wait a few more weeks until its settled but I'd say that the picosure will get through that no problem - be prepared for a big price tho...,keep us posted on your progress - btw I know it means nothing but I like your tatt - and the dove is really nice
August 23, 2013
Hi will, I was also looking at the q switched laser as there is one located 2 minutes away from me. I know what you mean the fact that a short sleeve t shirt still doesnt cover it all up gets to me. I have my consult at true skin tomorrow so il update this post to let you know what they say. I know the price is going to be ridiculous but I feel almost feel as though I deserve that. I got myself into this when I didnt need to!
And thanks for your comment on the tatt, but I think I just prefer the design on paper rather than on my skin. Do you reckon trueskin would be able to leave the dove or do you reckon it would have to go aswell?
August 23, 2013
No they will definately be able get rid of the rest but keep the dove - the laser is very accurate so you can edit it down to whatever you want - that's actually what I'm doing now - I'm keeping the parts that I like and getting rid of the rest.. I hear you about the tatt- the truth is it doesnt matter what other people say if you dont feel comfortable with it then thats all there is to it. What i would say tho is dont be too hard on yourself , everyone makes mistakes and you can definately fix it.
August 23, 2013
Ok man kool, do you have a pic of your tatt? It would be kool to see it! And I know man just feels as though this mistake is gonna be a lot more costly!
August 23, 2013
Hey Jake! Don't worry about your tattoo..it will easily be treated and you will have great results. Check out this guy MikeLee Have Lots of Patience! - California. His results are so amazing! This is a great comparison for you. Re your Dove, no problem, he can work around it. And, as others have mentioned, the tattoo is nice, and it looks great on you, but do what you gotta do! Cheers! B11
August 23, 2013
Hi there b11! Doing my best to keep positive, il definitely look up the mike lee story. Il keep everyone posted on the consultation tomorrow! Thanks guys!
UPDATED FROM jakejd94
Day of treatment
Consultation
Had my consultation today at true skin medispa, the woman spoke me through how the picosure laser worked etc. if im being entirely honest I think because of the extent of research I did before hand I already had an idea of what I was being told. I have been quoted £799 a session with the price decreasing as there becomes less of the tattoo to laser. Im booked in for the 21st of september which is when my tattoo would have had 2 months to heal. Once I have had the treatment I will post some pics to keep you guys updated.
Peace and love
Peace and love
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August 24, 2013
Hey man. Glad to hear its all booked up. You've taken the first step to getting things back on track! Did she mention how many sessions she thinks it might take? Did they also say they'll be able to work around the dove?
August 24, 2013
Hey wilks, the woman said she reckons around 5-6 treatments, and she said that the outline of the doe may fade a little, but i can always get that touched up by a tattoo artist.
Guess its time for me to start getting the money together lol.
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