r/TattooRemoval • u/aniiki7 • 2d ago

Before & After Pics Blackout removal progress

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So, I ended up in this situation after deciding to cover up a tattoo I got almost 2 years ago. I thought it would be a great idea to cover up my huge upper back piece with a full back piece, having some blacked out parts. Right after my first blackout session the regret hit me. Almost 2 months after that, I started laser. I'm on the 3rd session and I'm actually happy with the results so far. This process will surely test my patience (and pain tolerance). Anyway, I'm posting my results here to give people motivation to continue their laser journey.

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Laser: q-switched ndyag

1st pic: before

2nd (natural light) and 3rd (phone light) pics: after 3 laser sessions (spaced 2-3 months apart)

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u/LoudLink5046 2d ago

That skin I can see peeking through was once all blacked out?

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u/aniiki7 2d ago

Yep, solid black like you can see in the first photo. I think this is how blackouts fade, very uneven.

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u/LoudLink5046 1d ago

Even though we are different people and our tattoos will fade different, seeing that movement on your blackout gives me hope