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Tattoo Removal- Now with Less Boring Supplement Info and More Anonymity! - United States

UPDATED FROM anonremoval

1 year after 5th treatment

anonremoval
$1,000
The first image is today, 1 year after my 5th treatment. The second is a pic from today right after my 6th treatment. Long ride so far, but happy so far.
1. Don't RUSH treatments.
2. Drink TONS of water.
3. Supplement and eat healthy.
4. Be active.
5. Get good sleep.
Happy fading folks, if you have any other questions just comment or message.

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March 3, 2017
Hey, How old was your tattoo when you began removal? Also, now that your tats gone. Do you have hypertrophic scarring?
March 4, 2017
Um 13 years I think but it was really heavily saturated with black ink, the artist is still known for deep black tattooing. Anyway, no not really, there is a tiny bit of scar tissue around the center if you look at the pics. It's from when I hit a scab off by accident early after a treatment, but it isn't really raised, discolored or noticeable. Note quite gone but getting close. Hope it helps.
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March 3, 2017
Thats awesome and the tattoo looked pretty dark ! I have some words i want to remove hopefully they come out as good as yours! What laser did you use
March 4, 2017
Thanks, yes it was really dark. Most friends normally look at it now and talk about how dark it was before. Hope your tat fades well for you and definitely take the tips above. The laser is a Lutronic Spectra. Happy fading!
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May 20, 2017
Did you remove the pictures? I can't see them but I read your review and it seems as though your fading is really good! I'm happy for you!
UPDATED FROM anonremoval

2 weeks after 5th treatment.

anonremoval
These pics are 2 weeks after my 5th treatment. Both separate side by sides are the same progression time- from the beginning(May 2014) until now, but under 2 different lighting conditions, as I thought it would help to give the best examples. I will update in about 10-12 weeks, after more ink has time to fade and lymph away. I continue to use quality Beta Glucan(yeast and mushroom- but not oatmeals) by supplement and topically. I also drink a lot of water,and practice a healthy active lifestyle. I enjoy optimism, but I have always been a realist in regards to this process and the limited studies about it out there. With my tattoo having no shading, but being heavy line work, I have always expected it to take roughly ten treatments and a few years(including a final rest fade) and feel that it's worth it and I am good with that. If happens sooner, it's cool, but it's nice to be half way. Wish you all the best, and be smart out there with your techs/doctors/clinics.

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February 9, 2016
Your ink seems to have faded really fast for 5 sessions. Either it's because your body is healthier (totally possible, lol) or more responsive to the treatments than mine, or it's because you wait longer in between sessions! I've been doing my treatments for a year now and I have done twice as many as you and you're results are better!

Interesting.
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February 9, 2016
**Not quite twice as many. I'm on #7. :-P
February 9, 2016
I don't know if we can know for sure, but yours is going well, just hang in there. Remember, the laser part is really the minimal part(necessary yes, but minimal), your body does all the difficult and important work. What good is breaking(laser) up ink if it doesn't go anywhere? That is why smokers have almost no shot at a full removal(according to studies). So stay healthy, drink tons of water, and supplement or eat those things that promote or help the process. Don't be afraid to take breaks for extra fade time, or if your skin needs more time to heal. Wish you well, and thanks for your great review on here.
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February 10, 2016
Hi! It also has a lot to do with the ink that was used. There is so many different qualities of tattoo ink and they behave different. That's why some people's black tattoos fade into blue after some years as well. Big good luck with your removals girls. Just hang in there and don't give up. For me it took a full year to complete :)
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February 10, 2016
Looks really good so far! Then I did my removal I had to do about 7-10 treatments. It was many years ago now so I don't remember all the details
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March 4, 2016

Thank you so much for keeping us updated on your progress — great fading!

UPDATED FROM anonremoval

update so far after 3 treatments

anonremoval
I had my 4th treatment today, I think it has been about 6 months. I wanted to get one done so that it could heal before summer sets in. I want to enjoy this summer and not have to worry about sun exposure. So I'll go back in the fall if it is all healed well. I do think spreading them out does well for me, but everyone is different

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May 6, 2015
Wow! Amazing result! It seems like it's totally going to fade away.. Keep going!