I’ve had tattoos since the age of 15. Over the years I’ve managed to collect quite a few: one of my rib cage, one on my back, a small hip piece, one on my calf, a 3/4 length sleeve, and a bicep piece on the other arm. Some people would say I’m moderately heavily tattooed; nothing too extreme. I’ve always been told how “I’m going to regret those later” along with all of the other ominous warnings, but never really had any tattoos I regret. In fact, i don’t think I could imagine my life without having the tattoos I have. However with that being said, I did happen to recently find myself in a situation where I had some work done and wished I kept things the way they were. This is my personal experience, presented in a photo-documentary, of laser tattoo removal.
It all started with my 3/4 sleeve. I’m into traditional style tattoos and had managed to build a decent array of tattoos on my left arm. They were arranged in a patchwork style, with no tattoos touching or having any relation to the other. Although I was pleased with the arm I felt that it would be cool to have it tied together with some kind of background work, albeit shadows, stars, etc. I poured over tattoo magazines and books, and consulted with a few of my favorite tattoo artists but was unable to find exactly what I was looking for.
Fast forward to December. I managed to land a tattoo appointment in Las Vegas with my absolute favorite tattoo artist. Needless to say I was beyond excited. I also figured that he would be a great resource to try to figure something out for the background. After getting my main piece done by him, we decided on some light fog to background the sleeve. After we were done and I looked it over I started right away to have second thoughts. The fog seemed to make the arm too busy, and the tattoos lost some of their visual power by being connected into a larger design. I figured I would let it heal up and reevaluate it later. I also want to say in no way was this a reflection on the tattoo artist or the quality of his work. It’s an unfortunate fact that some tattoos can’t be fully realized until they are actually tattooed, and this was one of those situations.
After letting it heal and sit on my body for awhile I came to the conclusion that I didn’t like the effect it had on the other tattoos. So I found myself in a situation no one with tattoos wants to be in: I regretted a tattoo. I’m of the school that instead of spending years being unhappy with it, I should take action, belly up, and get it removed.
Click on any pic for a larger image of the tattoo before any treatment
So what are the options to get a tattoo removed? A quick search on Google will bring up thousands of results with many different products. Tat-B-Gone, Salabrasion, Inkbusters, Lasers. Which one works and which one is safe? Can a tattoo be fully removed? Does it leave scars? How expensive is it? How long does it take? Will it hurt? These were only some of the questions that were flying through my mind. So I did my homework and found out as much as I could about all of these different options. Now I present my knowledge and experience to you in the hopes that this will help someone who is at this junction with a tattoo.
The first and most important thing I found out is to DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Don’t be fooled into any quick fixes or wild claims. 99% of the things you find on the internet or in your area are probably unsafe and don’t work. Tattoo removal is a long process and can leave scars if done improperly. Before you make any decision it’s important you research your options over and over. Ask to see examples, ask to speak with a client. Don’t ever make uninformed, quick decisions (after all, maybe this is how you got the tattoo you now want removed). The damage can be permanent and end up much worse than a bad tattoo…I’m talking skin graft type stuff here people.
My next suggestion is to forget all of the creams, rubs, ointments, etc. Tat-B-Gone or any of the other similar products are bunk and can end up damaging the skin. They rely on an age old treatment called salabrasion, which is where abrasive materials such as salt rub off the top layer of skin. Don’t waste your time or epidermis. You’ll read stories of people on the internet who will say this worked or lightened their tattoos. I say good for them, but STAY AWAY!
So with that option out of the picture, what other options do we have? There’s excision where the tattoo is surgically cut out of the skin, cryosurgery where the skin is frozen and removed, dermabrasion where the top layers of skin are sanded off surgically, tissue expansion that uses a balloon inserted under the skin, and laser removal where a laser is directed at the ink molecules. Which to choose? That will depend on the size of your tattoo and personal choice. In my case, I decided to go with the option that leaves the least amount of scarring and is one of the most popular tattoo removal methods in use today: laser removal.
Before I go into my personal story with tattoo removal, I want to go over exactly what a tattoo is, how laser removal works, and all of the different types of laser treatments available. So let’s begin!
To better understand how laser tattoo removal works, we need to have a basic understanding of what a tattoo is. In a tattoo, pigment is inserted into the dermal layer of the skin with a needle or tattoo gun. The reason tattoos don’t fade over a few weeks is because it is placed in the dermal layer which doesn’t slough off like the layers of the epidermis.
The ultimate goal of laser tattoo removal is to remove this pigment without damaging the layers of skin above. Exactly how do lasers accomplish that? You may be surprised to hear that in laser tattoo removal the lasers don’t actually remove the tattoo at all. This removal service is provided by our bodies natural defense mechanism for foreign objects in the body: white blood cells! All the laser does is smash apart the pigment molecules into pieces small enough for these white blood cells to grab on to and flush out of the body. Different colors are treated with different wavelengths and strength. The laser beams, as wavelengths, pass harmlessly through the top layers of skin and only interact with the ink molecules below. When getting my tattoo removed the technician demonstrated this by shooting some pulses in an area of skin where there was no tattoo. This didn’t have any effect or feeling at all. However, when she moved across an area with tattoo, the skin snapped as the laser hit the ink and broke the molecules apart. Cool (and somewhat painful) stuff, huh?
Now on to the different types of lasers used for tattoo removal. The first lasers used for tattoo removal were the Argon and CO2 lasers. These lasers left heavy scarring as they not only destroyed the tattoo pigment, but the upper layers of skin above as well. These lasers could not control the strength or depth of penetration of the laser. Furthermore, they couldn’t “see” different colors and instead are more like carpet bombing, annihilating all pigments in their path (including the natural pigments we want to keep).
The new generation of lasers are better able to control scarring because they have control over strength, penetration depth, pulse rate, and color interaction (or how well a laser will “see” certain colors and only destroy those pigment colors). These new lasers fall into a class called Q-switched, which refers to the short, high energy pulses of light. There are 3 different types of these Q-switched lasers: the Q-switched Ruby, the Q-switched Alexandrite, and the Q-switched Nd:YAG. Each perform a different function and have different strengths and weaknesses and are often used in conjunction for tattoo removal. One of the most popular lasers used today is the Q-switched Nd:YAG. However, depending on your skin type, the color of your tattoo, and the type of tattoo (homemade or professional), the type of laser that would work best may be different. Make sure to consult with your laser technician to find out what kinds of lasers they use and which ones would be best suited.
There is a final type of laser which should absolutely never be used for tattoo removal. These are hair removal lasers. Under no circumstances allow anyone to convince you that this would be a good idea. All it will do is turn the tattoo a dark-brownish color and possibly alter the chemical makeup of the tattoo pigment making it even harder to remove.
With all of these different laser choices it’s obvious to do your homework, ask a ton of questions, and find an experienced laser removal specialist. Remember: this industry is, as of this publishing, still not regulated by the FDA, AMA or any other medical society, leaving it open to all sorts of shady individuals and companies. Think: the dieting industry is unregulated in the same way. We all can easily see how many ridiculous, wild, claims are made for weight loss products that simply don’t work or may even be dangerous.
Good questions to ask the tattoo removal technician or office are: How long has the laser technician been performing tattoo removal? What type of lasers do you have? Are the lasers rented or do you own them (watch out for rented lasers as these may be old and not as accurate do to being moved around)? Are you certified in any way? Do you belong to any dermatological societies or medical societies? Do you do tattoo removals here all of the time, or do you only setup shop on certain days? How old is the laser? How do you maintain the lasers, i.e. do you have any laser equipment technicians servicing them? Do you have any books with photos of your removals (watch out for digital pictures as these can be enhanced)?
Whew! Still with me? With that out of the way, I’ll continue with my story.
Upon researching options for tattoo removal in Southern California, I decided upon a clinic called Tattoo Removal Laser Clinic (quite an imaginative name huh?) located in my hometown of San Diego. They seemed like the best choice out of all of the options my Google search netted me. So I made the appointment and went in. Immediately I was impressed. The procedures were explained to me in a slow manner, they showed me photos, gave me their longstanding history, and were able to give me a price quote for one removal session, $500. They even installed hard wood floors so the laser would roll around without damaging the optics! If you’re anywhere near the San Diego area, or have the money to travel, I highly recommend this clinic. I can’t say how much I was pleased with the service I recieved there. (Disclaimer: in no way have I received any payments, reduced treatment costs, publicity, or any other monetary or personal gain from TRLaser; nor am I in any way associated or in partnership with TRLaser).
On the day of the treatment I got up early and shaved my arm so the laser wouldn’t hit the hairs and burn them (which can create an unpleasant smell and possibly interfere with the laser). I then headed over to the clinic where they applied a topical lydocaine based gel (to numb the skin a bit) and wrapped my arm in plastic wrap so it could soak up the gel over the next 3 hours. Coming back after my arm was nice and numb, I was finally ready to see what this laser removal business was all about. I can’t say I didn’t feel a little nervous though. We unwrapped the arm, donned our protective goggles and got to work after a quick reassuring talk from the technician.
The feeling of the laser was somewhat interesting, and at times painful. When the laser would hit the ink you could feel a pop or snap under the skin that felt like a rubber band or small spatters of hot cooking oil. As the technician moved the laser over the skin I noticed that areas with more concentrations of ink were more painful. Makes sense right! At no point was it unbearable, although I can see how it could get quite painful depending on your pain threshold, location of tattoo, and the amount of ink in the tattoo. I definitely winced a few times. Overall though I thought it was amazing to watch the laser go over the ink and pop and snap my skin into slightly raised areas. Many areas of the tattoo I could see an immediate difference, like the ink had been erased. Other areas it was hard to tell due to the irritation of the skin. Remember, with lasers the true effects of removal happen over the next 2 months as you body cleans away the ink particles. Sometimes you may not notice an immediate difference.
The whole procedure only took about 30 minutes. There weren’t any blisters on the arm immediately following treatment. The only noticeable affect was skin irritation similar to a sunburn. After getting my arm cleaned up a bit, we wrapped it in gauze to protect it and I went to go take a well deserved nap.
Click on any pic for a larger image of the tattoo immediately after treatment
And that was it! I had survived a laser treatment! I had to say there was a strange sort of pride in going through the procedure and being one of few to have an actual personal record of the event. Over the next few months I watched as the tattoo shading faded. It was amazing! I was so happy to have my arm back! And the other tattoos hadn’t suffered any real damage from the removal process. I may have to get some lines redrawn where the laser had taken out a small piece. Today you can barely tell I ever had any tattoo at all. There are only a few small, faded, pockets of ink that I expect will fade more over time. If not, I’ll go back in for another touch up treatment. The surface of the skin is perfect and there is no noticeable difference between the skin that underwent the laser treatment and untattooed skin.
In my case, since the tattoo I got removed was only light gray shading, I was able to have most of it removed it one session. However I don’t think this would be considered normal. Most tattoos take multiple sessions.
And so that wraps up my story. Hopefully this will help someone in their decision the get a tattoo removed. Check out the pictures as they have a story to tell of their own. The full gallery can be located here. And, as always, feel free to email me with any questions. Thanks for reading!
Click on any pic for a larger image of the tattoo 2 months after treatment
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Becky,
I will be having the one on my boob removed by laser on Thursday and will let you know how it goes. My son is an artist but his shop does not do this. I live in the Dallas area where Cat Tattoo is offering removal the size of a silver dollar for 75.00, and will do a second for the same price. Which I will end up paying 150.00 total…but it will be worth it..my tat is 20 yrs old and looks like crap, and it shows in a bathing suit or anything low cut….if it does not take it completely away, I will go ahead and have my son cover it w/something new….but I have been told that for as old as it is, the laser should breaks down all of the ink…in the event I forget to get back to you, feel free to email me at cynthia_bailey1956@yahoo.com
I wish you luck.
Cynthia
your so lucky, for me i was young when i got my tattoos too, i recently got a “cover up” by a non professional big mistake. i have a big blob on the side of my arm.. biggest regret of my life. i started my tattoo removal treatment 6 days ago now that the blisters r gone its itchy and peeling did it take you a few weeks for it to slowly fade or did the fading show right away? thanks
Are you not happy with the tattoo inked on your skin? Laser treatment tattoo removal process is the best idea then. Though costly ($200 to $500 per session) to some extent, laser treatment tattoo removal does not generally harm surrounding skin and completely remove the tattoo.
There other options to laser removal, balms are an option. They do have a risk free trial too. Hopefully I will never want any of my work changed but I think I would try the balm first since at least they have a money back guarantee. The thought of laser on my skin just scares the crap out of me.
Later folks,
MM
I am in the process of having a 1/2 incomplete sleeve removed from my left arm.
This was not an impluse tattoo, i actually planned and drew it for a few months in advance!
I got the outline done first ( 5 hours).. when it was done and i saw myself in the mirrow i suddenly decided it wasnt me .. well i mean i love tattoos, and still do.. but something inside me decided this just isnt for me.
I thought about my wedding day, how i would look when i was old (yes i know i should have thought about this beforehand, and i did) but none of this clicked until it was actually on my skin.
A few weeks later i really couldnt stand it anymore, i was getting really depressed. I was crying on the way to work, at work.. when i was home. This tattoo really changed the way i felt about myself and the life ahead of me. I even had to move out of my apartment and back into my parents house because i was so depressed. I know what you are probably thinking.. it sounds stupid.
So made the decision to get laser tattoo removal.
Luckily i only had the black outline done and no colour. I have had 2 sessions already, i have seen some breaking up of the lines..but it will take around 10 sessions for full removal. Might i add it is about 500 times more painfull than actually getting the tattoo itself. I am 20 years old and my laser doctor says my skin will have a much better chance of going almost back to its original state then if i had left it until i was 30 or 40.
I live in Sydney Australia and it is summer at the moment ( SO EXTREMELY HOT ) but im spending the whole summer sitting inside because i have half removed thing on my arm! and i just dont feel right going to the beach this year. Lucky i work in the city in an office thats air conditioned.
I have 5 other tattoos (i still love them!), but in less “in your face” places ie: back of neck, back, forearm and foot.. i still love tattoos, but just not such a large one that might look dredful when im 50..
Anyway alot of people just dont understand why i did it.. and why im getting it removed. but i will tell you now i feel 100% better in myself knowing i will not have to live with it forever.It is a beautiful tattoo, beautifully done .. but just not for me.
Hi there, just wondering if you could have any further information so I can find out a little more? Thanks.
I had my tatoo on my foot removed last year and it was a bit painful.:*’
Fantastic article very well written. I’ve been a tattoo artist for a long time, my greatest fear has always been to do someone a tattoo that they regret. to that end i have sepecialized in tattoo repair for the past 20 years.
Now with the latest advances in laser technology it is possible to clean up, cover up, lighten or remove almost all marks on the skin.
Thanks for sharing
ross
I enjoyed your story. But my halfsleeve is Black, Red, Blue and yellow in color. Can these lasors remove my colored halfsleeve? or better said can COLORED tattoos be removed?
Thank You, Chris.
Many fellow bloggers may have seen the current MTV “True Life” episode called “I Hate My Tattoos”. The conflicts in the episode related to a problem that my best friend has faced along with many other tattoo-bearers: being denied a job because of a visible tattoo. My best friend had almost landed her dream job when the manager broke the news that she would not be getting hired on account of the inconcealable tattoo on her hand. Although neither offensive nor large, it was now inhibiting her successfulness and she reluctantly began to research her options to get it removed. We were shocked to see the remarkable effectiveness of the laser tattoo removal treatments that are now available, pleased that treatment plans were price conscious, and in this case almost completely effective in removing the tattoo. We both learned extensively about the components, risks, and removal and application processes of tattoos and now wish we knew these facts before walking in the shop. Lynette K. Kennedy, MSN, FNP-C, CLS has elaborated on the many elements of tattoos, application, and laser removal in her Tattoo Removal Guide at http://www.NewLookHouston.com . Check it out, it’s well worth knowing!
Lindsey, that you for posting the helpful link for the laser tattoo removal. I have been met by some resentment for having a tattoo on my neck that I cannot cover up for work and in this economy who can afford to loose their job! It was a bad decision in the first place, and i’m excited to finally go through with the removal.
Thanks for the tip!
Amber
Hi I am thinking of having a tattoo removed . I to am in Australia . Mel if u can give me some more feedback that would be good and where u are getting lasered
I have a tattoo on the back of my neck that I got on impulse when I was 18 ( and I’m 19 and I hate it ) but the problem is I live in Maryland and can’t seem to find any reputable places to go to for Intense Pulsed Light therapy Tattoo Removal.. any help?
I just hope I didn’t completely screw myself because I have gotten it worked on 3 times by 3 different artists and even got it an inch bigger and colored last month which just made my whole situation worse and I hate it more than ever. If you hate your tattoo– get it removed! Fixing it with more ink will not distort what you hate about it, it will only make a bigger mistake!
liked this writing!
Another great place is New Look Laser Tattoo Removal. Although I cannot say I’ve had the experience to remove any tattoos (because I do not have any), I can, however, say that they are very professional in that they have specialized in nearly every way possible to remove tattoos. I highly recommend, at the very least, visiting their website (http://www.newlookhouston.com/). Even further, you can find phone numbers of some of their experts on their website who can answer any of your questions. They offer before/after photos and a myriad of resources that help you understand all the processes involved (even including the medical science behind laser tattoo removal). Some of their resources can be found on the parenthetical link (http://www.newlookhouston.com/TattooRemoval.html). Also, if you need any other help evaluating New Look Laser Tattoo Removal, you can check out their “testimonials” link, in which you will get others’ personal experiences as well.
Mel – I have just read your story above about your half/incomplete sleeve & I felt like I was reading about myself! I am in exactly the same situation & I to am feeling EXTREMELY depressed. I don’t know if you will get a chance to read this but if you do could you please email me at snowboardnz@live.com I would love to talk to you & see how you’ve got on with your removal. I start mine on the 31st of October & am very nervous, I just want this thing GONE!
I have been in my removal process for 5 months now. I have a palm size tattoo on my ankle that is 17 years old. The first two sessions were very painful. By the third session I think my body became immune to the pain, since treatments 4 and 5 were little to no pain. I only have one concern as I am in need of at least 5 more treatments; I have not seen any additional fading since my third treatment. As a matter of fact, the day after sessions 4&5, I felt like I had NOT even had a treatment. My tattoo is all black with some red and green. The red and green are now completely gone, and the black has faded however what was told to me would be 7 sessions max is not looking at 10 or more just for the rest of the black. I inquired about this and was told; the deeper the tattoo the longer the color will take to come to the surface. I get a treatment every 4 weeks since I heal very quickly. I wonder if I should wait longer in between treatments to allow the ink to move closer to the surface. Also, is it normal to have no pain, peeling, or reaction by the fourth and fifth treatments? I know they are using the Ruby and another machine. The ruby made my skin blister EXTREMLY bad however, once it stated to heal and the skin peeled, I could see a HUGE difference.
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Thank you for telling your story it was very informative. I myself am stuck in the long process of removing 2 tattoos with laser surgery, yes I know it was a huge mistake both times but oh well at least I’m trying to do something about it. The first tattoo I’ve had done 11 times already and it still needs longer. It’s black ink and they told me in the beginning with the consultation that black is normally the easiest to get out and purple normally won’y come out at all but purples on the second tattoo. I know I have one of the best doctors in my area who works with tattoo removal. I had to request the doctor because I guess his nurses are normally the ones who do the sessions. I was starting to think that the doctor was just trying to get more money out of me because I believe the one on my neck should definately be gone by now. I don’t know anyone on here so I don’t care what you think, I was young and stupid so the back of my neck says robert and the lower tattoo by my lower stomach has a heart and banner saying walter; smart again I know. My lower one has lots of colors in it, purple, green, black, red, and pink; this would be my 10th time having it done. My neck is about 5in by 1in and my lower is about 4in by 4in. My tattoos definately look better but are far from being done. My lower one they said purple won’t come out at all but it was the first color to completely be gone. I love getting my treatments done because I feel as if I’m one step closer to burning the mofos off me, lol. In the beginning I just wanted the incision so they would be gone right away but unfortunately they only do that procedure with smaller tattoos like dime-sized. It’s been a year and a half and i’m still ready to zap them away. The nurses normally come in to numb my neck and lower with a needle and lidocane poking you about 50 times on each tattoo until it’s completely numb. We put the goggles on and the doctors gets to work. After he is done the nurse puts on a mixture of aquaphor and biafine on the affected areas and gauze. I don’t ever feel a thing until 5 hrs later when the numbing goes away and it just feels as a burn and thats it. As they heal you can see them dissapear or lighten alot more. You have to wait 6-8 weeks to get it done again. Now there’s a new process that I am trying and I’m too sure about it yet but my appts in 2 days so I’m going to have to be positive about this. I told my doctor how I’ve seen improvement every time and about the last 3 times I haven’t really seen a change so the doctor told me of this new advance with the laser surgery but it’s not approved yet because its still in the experimental stage. What they would do is to basically give me 4 treatments at once on each tattoo. Since its only known in Switzerland and there is no name my doctor is charging me for only 2 tattoos. So instead of 150 for 2 tattoos it will be 300. I’m confident in being the guinea pig and I know my doctors knows what hes doing. After each treatment there is a 30 interval until the next one. Rather than 30 min it will take 2 hrs for each tattoo because of the waiting. The only thing I’m concerned for would be because of the back of my neck maybe being paralyzed or possibly skin cancer. What does anyone else think about this? I haven’t found much information on it. Sorry for writing so much i just couldn’t keep it short.
Thanx,
Jacque
Just what theme are you running on this particular web site ? I truly like this. Would you publish wherever you obtained it from ?
I have started doing a blog on my own removal process. If anyone wants to check it out, it is here: http://removingtattoos.blogspot.com I will update from start to finish of the entire thing.
Wow just reading this made me better about getting a tattoo removal. Hi, I got my first tattoo done when I was 17 and it wasnt anything small. I got a 3/4 sleeve not fully done on the front side of my arm. (not in the back or inner)and I have to say now that im about to turn 21 this year and have gotten my life together since when I was 17, I fully regret making that stupid careless decision. Its in color too! The hardest colors to remove are in it, orange, yellow, green, and purple. Everyday I regret ever getting the tattoo now since it has just made my life difficult in more ways than one. However, Ive been saving up for a tattoo removal and reading this just makes me more inspired to keep saving for my tattoo removal. I have not found any story online or anywhere about someone personal experience with their tattoo removal and this actually touched me a little. Anyways thanks for sharing your story, I wish there was more of this like it around the web with photos.
Various tattoo artists can easily fade a tattoo by “tattooing” (definitely not injecting) saline solution throughout the region the spot that the outdated ink is located. This really is more effective together with more aged tattoos, and isn’t a dependable means for tattoo removal. Nonetheless, occasionally this can be performed to fade a tattoo and also make less complicated to hide it with an all new tattoo. There is certainly some debate amongst tattoo artists about the success with this method, however it poses virtually no harm to the customer and is definitely well worth a shot for anyone planning to lighten a pre-existing tattoo. Locating an artist which will do this approach, nonetheless, might be problematic.
wow… that’s a great article. Tattoo pictures that we provide here is deliberate to you all tattoo fans.
I’ve had 15 laser tattoo removal treatments and it’s been a bad experience. I now have a perfect white, puffy outline of a 1/2 sleeve tattoo. You can still tell what it was (something vulgar *sigh*) and there are still grey splotches of ink mottled throughout. I really wish I had never tried to get it removed. It’s been years so I doubt it’s going to look any better. Sadly I don’t think I can even get it covered up at this point due to the extensive scarring. I’m glad other people had better experiences, but I thought I’d mention mine as a warning. Large black ink tattoo + olive skin + laser removal may = massive scarring.
This is definitely the best blog post that I have read about Tattoo Removal. Your story is very interesting, the illustrations are very good and informative, and the details of the procedures are clear and concise. You should write more about laser tattoo removal. Thanks for a great read.
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Katie
Nice review you really emphasized detail and a mix of profesional design added for a interesting story! Good thing i don’t have tattoos
Check out my blog on my laser tattoo removal process. http://butterflybyebye.blogspot.com. I’ve only had one treatment so far.
my name is Melissa, i’m a 18 year old girl (just turned) and when i saw other people with tattoo’s i always said i wanted to be covered up in them and kinda envy them. when i was 17 i talked my parents into letting me get one thinking it would help my self confidence. i wanted to get something that had meaning to it so i got a Ganesha on my right arm 6inches by 3 inches wide. i was so convinced it would make me feel so good about myself i didn’t really think it all the way through. and that is was PERMANENT. i got it and slowly my body dimorphic disorder shared creeping up on me again. i can’t live with this on me forever, its a all around good tattoo but i am very depressed and disappointed in myself that i made such a stupid decision. i feel like a failure. i cry ever night because this is something i did to myself, and how much i wish i could just go back to that day and stopped it from happening. now my parents and i are trying to save up the money to fix the mistake i made. its hard seeing them struggle because of a mistake i made. this thread makes me feel a little better that other people are in the same boat as me too and it can be fixed…i’m very light skinned and the tattoo only has black outline and some shading so hopefully this will work in my benefit. the size of the tattoo just scares me. i’m going to go with laser tattoo removal and hope everything works out for me in the future. good luck to all you guys too. its hard going through this by yourself so if any of you guys would like to talk or share your personal experiences with me Email me at bby_bird@hotmail.com
Thanks for sharing your story. The videos I’ve seen show good results with dark blue or black tattoos being removed, the laser sounds nasty when it pulses. thanks again
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There are many reasons why many people want to remove their tattoo. Some of them regret because of their tattoo. When removing tattoo you must deal with professionals. It is to avoid the bad effect that will be happened to you.
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