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Take It Away!! GB

Name: Take It Away!! GB
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Author: Regretfulkate

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RegretfulkateOctober 22, 2014

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dp123456789

October 23, 2014

My tattoo also based higher then i wanted, i never wanted a visible tattoo and i realised after i got it that a tip of the tattoo can 'pick' from the back of my neck is i wear certain t-shirts. no good! really hate it. this is just one of the things i hate about my tattoo, and there are more. really a failure of a tattoo for me, almost everything is WRONG with it. let it be a lesson NEVER trust those artists and don't let them talk you out of what you want. this is YOUR BODY, for them you are just another piece of meat to paint with. since thay all are competing about who's more bold and artistic, some of them are doing the exprements on the clients that are willing to take their $^$%#. So good news your tattoo is very small and all black, placed on your neck, and your skin is white. optimal condition for complete removal since upper body tattos (especially neck and back) fades the fastest, black ink easiest to remove and small size plays on your side. don't panic, with the new technology your tattoo can be 100% gone in a year, and be faded significanly after a few months.

Regretfulkate

October 23, 2014

Thanks for your reply, I will NEVER be sucked in and swayed by an 'artist' ever again, I've certainly learnt my lesson the hard way. So glad things seem to be on my side for removal, ive read so many things I wasnt 100% sure especially with it being a new tattoo. obviously I need to wait a month or so for the skin to fully heal before starting the removal process, but ive already been researching local clinics that offer the treatment so fingers crossed the monstrosity on my back will begin to slowly vanish soon!

mtenter

December 19, 2014

I was also 'swayed' by my artists thoughts and opinions. He took me in a totally different route and now I am in a similar situation as you guys.

Regretfulkate

December 20, 2014

Yes they're great at sucking you in and getting you to go along with all the hype, you forget that this is going to be on your body forever!! We're not the first and won't be the last! I found it such a relief that I wasn't the only one, as I felt so stupid! but hey, it's done, good thing is I can't see it because its on my back ;-) and I've started the removal process! let's hope it works :-) I'll keep you informed with how it goes! I just looked at your profile and saw your tattoo, I like the bird but see what you mean about the rest.I was in a similar position, have it reworked ie made bigger and possibly covered over or just remove it and start again! I decided to remove it and start again, why continue to work on something I didn't like in the hope I might eventually like it!! What ever you decide to do, do it for you, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of it , tattoos are about personal choice and you have to live it!! :-) xx

mtenter

December 20, 2014

Very good advice. I want to take your positivity and bottle it up for when I start laser treatments. :)

UPDATED FROM Regretfulkate

1st removal session

RegretfulkateDecember 19, 2014

I had my first removal session 2 days ago, it was painful but bareable for the short period the treatment lasted. It was initially a little uncomfortable, but it calmed down after a few hours and I've had no problems with it since so far. It's currently a little scabby, a bit like when I had the tattoo done initially. I can see a slight difference already, hopefully this tattoo will be gone in a matter of months!

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Welsh Chad

December 19, 2014

Congratulations on the first treatment. Merry Christmas and happy healing!

mtenter

December 19, 2014

Hi. What laser are you using? Also I wish you the best of luck. (I am probably going to be starting this process soon too.)

Regretfulkate

December 20, 2014

Thanks, good luck to you too if you start this process. They're using Q-switched lasers for mine

mtenter

December 20, 2014

Thanks for the info. The one place I really like has a Q-switch laser, but I keep getting hung up on that Picosure laser. I'm doubtful it's that much better but I'm so curious.

Regretfulkate

December 20, 2014

I read about the Picosure laser when I was researching treatment it sounded really good, there are only 5 machines In the whole of the UK and as such the price of treatment is astronomical (£320 a session!) it might be different in the usa? I decided to go with the Q-switch. I decided that should my tattoo stop showing signs of improvement after 6-10 sessions I'd look at a session on the picosure. The picosure does look good, it was simply the cost and distance I'd have to travel stopping me really. If you decide to go with the picosure please let me know how you get on with it, as I'm curious too!

UPDATED FROM Regretfulkate

1st removal session

RegretfulkateDecember 19, 2014

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Eva G

December 19, 2014

Best of luck with your removal! Keep us posted on your progress.

happyeverafter_

December 20, 2014

how many sessions were you quoted and which laser? good luck!

Regretfulkate

December 20, 2014

Hi, they said after the way I reacted to the patch test after 6 treatments it should be vastly faded if not gone altogether, although that's only an estimate and it all depends on my body so it may take a few more than that. I'm having it done with a Q-Switch laser