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Black Tattoo Removal
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Hi guys- I figured I'd join since I've been...
abs2411April 14, 2014
$1,350
Hi guys- I figured I'd join since I've been reading a lot of others' reviews. I got an arm tattoo I really liked in 2012, went back to the artist in August 2013 for an addition and turned out realllllllly not to my liking at all. It's all black, pretty dense (except for some areas where it was inconsistently colored in). I'll post a picture soon...I'm going in on Friday. Super nervous and not looking forward to potentially 2 years of treatments but I know it's worth it- already spent almost the last year hating it and my body because of it.
I'm planning on getting one treatment now and then another after the summer. I don't really want to deal with all the issues during the summer, when it's hot out and it's hard to avoid the sun. Plus I've seen from others' comments waiting a decent amount of time between treatments is helpful to get more fading? Can anyone confirm? And was wondering if you guys had any other tips? Literally anything! Lotions, soaps, dietary/nutrition? I heard exercising helps?
Will update with pics soon and once treatment is done with. In the meantime any tips/comments are appreciated :)
I'm planning on getting one treatment now and then another after the summer. I don't really want to deal with all the issues during the summer, when it's hot out and it's hard to avoid the sun. Plus I've seen from others' comments waiting a decent amount of time between treatments is helpful to get more fading? Can anyone confirm? And was wondering if you guys had any other tips? Literally anything! Lotions, soaps, dietary/nutrition? I heard exercising helps?
Will update with pics soon and once treatment is done with. In the meantime any tips/comments are appreciated :)
UPDATED FROM abs2411
1 day pre
before photo!
abs2411April 17, 2014
Forgot to add a photo! Before any treatments.
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UPDATED FROM abs2411
Day of treatment
Just got back from treatment.
abs2411April 19, 2014
Technician was great- nice, informative and honest. Didn't really hurt that much- the tattoos I've gotten hurt more. Will update with photos soon.
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April 19, 2014
Hi abs- congrats on yr first treatment down :) ...in regards to healing, it is best to put a thin layer of Aquaphor (vaseline type product) on the area until it heals and is no longer an open/scabbed wound, as well as keep it covered w/ sterile gauze most of the time. Of course, clean it gently a few times throughout the day w/ warm water and mild soap, and let it breathe from time to time. Then after it heals up (a week or so depending), lotions/oils are great to keep the area moisturized and applying these are great in the sense of a mini massage. Things like Bio-oil, rose hip oil, aloe/silicone gels are great. The laser only breaks up the ink- yr body actually removes the ink over the next few months via the lymphatic system so staying healthy and drinking plenty of water to flush the ink toxins is recommended. Eating well will also assist in a healthy body to keep the immune system strong. Basically, anything that tasks the immune system (smoking, drinking etc) will also hinder the removal process b/c the body needs to commit to the ink removal. Exercise is fabulous as lymph can only move w/ movement, unlike blood which moves from our heart...so any type of cardio is great to keep yr lymph moving and therefore keep the ink moving on out. Massage is great in general too. I hope you are healing well from yr 1st treatment- this is a long process but our bodies are always chipping away even if you don't see it...it may take weeks to see fading, so it is best to keep photos every few weeks/month to notice the changes. Hope this helps-take care :)
April 20, 2014
Thanks onetime! Yeah, I'm glad to hear there's things I can be doing to aid the process. Am definitely planning on changing my diet a bit, taking vitamins, liver detox supplements, omega 3 too, and getting exercise (the only hard part really for me!). Thanks for the encouragement and tips!
April 20, 2014
Sure yr welcome :) it was hard to know exactly what to do in the beginning for me too but once you get the regiment down it makes complete sense. I hope you heal swiftly..
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