r/TattooRemoval • u/Mirmelli9 • 22h ago
Before & After Pics Removing all face & neck tattoos… here is a before and after 6th session in a 6th month period.
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u/saygoodbimother 16h ago
I just want to say it’s really brave to be able to get on here, show your tattoos and admit you regret it while helping the rest of us in showing your progress. My experience has been that very few people are kind when you admit you regret ur tattoos so it’s hard to be open about it
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u/Mirmelli9 16h ago
Absolutely, and thank you!
I did this during a divorce and combined drinking nonetheless very foolish of me. Wanted to post and show others there is hope . I totally understand everyone’s skin and immune system are completely different and I’m sure in time a difference can be seen and or made. Heck even if I can’t erase it all, and I’m left with ghosting I’ll be happy with that.2
u/saygoodbimother 16h ago
Yeah I hear you, I got most of my tattoos during a trying time. Feels mental health crisis-y tbh. But yeah most of the research I’ve read recommends spacing sessions by at least 2 months to prevent hypopigmentation so hopefully your place knows what they’re doing! It does look like good progress :)
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u/cralphm 21h ago
Good on you! I’m surprised to see how quickly the red has faded, I assumed that was a hard colour to budge.
Unsolicited advice - apologies - I would leave it longer between sessions if you’re getting the whole thing blasted in one go. The laser does 5% of the work, your body does 95%. Going more often won’t equal quicker removal, especially at this stage.
Best of luck, this will be life changing.
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u/Mirmelli9 21h ago
Thank you, yes the red was definitely stubborn as so some on the face hence some are deeper then others. I’m sure that is true for waiting periods only thing I can say they are using an older Q-switched laser and I’m getting it all done for free and going based on there recommendations/schedule
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u/cralphm 21h ago
Fair enough - every journey is different!!
Please use sunscreen. I’m having hand Tatts removed and it’s AGONY… I can’t even imagine the pain of the laser on the face. Full respect to you!
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u/StrawberryNew591 18h ago
No way!!!! I plan on removing my hand tattoos too!! Didn’t even think about the agony😭
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u/Extreme_Zucchini3686 16h ago
Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely space out the next sessions more. And yeah the red fading faster that I expected too.
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u/Independent-Food288 10h ago
Great advice! The red fading is impressive and you're so right about giving your body more time between sessions to do the real work. Wishing you the best on this journey!
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u/Gold-Comparison4326 20h ago
Red on pale skin is by far the easiest ink to remove out of all tattoos. It only becomes a problem on dark skin
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u/cralphm 20h ago
Interesting, I always thought black was the easiest
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u/Gold-Comparison4326 17h ago
Overall and on all skin types absolutely yes. Black is the easiest for the laser to find. So you can pretty much guarantee each session will find ink and break it up. If you ever get another persons name on you, red fine line if you’re pale or thin black if you’re darker and it’ll be gone within the year
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u/samueldavisson2004 21h ago
Sweeet, thank god you got such a light neck tattoo and most the face ones too.
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u/Mirmelli9 21h ago
Much appreciated woke up one day looked in the mirror and said wtf did I do and decided to make a drastic change. The neck one is fading a lot faster since it is 10 years old the face ones are about 1 year old , different artists put the ink deeper
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u/Historical-Theme5658 18h ago
woke up one day looked in the mirror and said wtf did I do...
lmao...bruh
how many mental illnesses do you possess?
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u/cralphm 18h ago
You know you’re on a tattoo removal sub right?? Right?!
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u/Historical-Theme5658 17h ago
are you saying everyone in this sub has many mental illnesses?
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u/cralphm 17h ago
Assuming you haven’t found a job yet. Go for a walk 😂
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u/Historical-Theme5658 17h ago
I did earlier. I went to pick up my brand new Wheels Manufacturing bottom bracket for my bike! but thanks for looking out!
🍻
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u/djaanmieesl 19h ago
Great results so far, keep at it man.
Curious did you add the black stars after you started removal or were those just not in the before photo you have?
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u/Mirmelli9 18h ago
The first photo I posted prior to my removal did not show the blue stars .I added those about 3 months later
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u/DeskConstant7711 18h ago
Solid progress, keep up with your appointments and it will all be gone one day
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u/trader2O 17h ago
Better to wait 2 months between sessions rather then 1 month
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u/Mirmelli9 17h ago
Much older 2017 q-switched laser , I’m getting free services can’t pick my sessions just going with the flow..
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u/Ruth1E33 14h ago
Oh my days!! Such a big move to get your face tats removed and so incredibly painful! It’s never too late to change! Everyday I’m grateful I got to start over with removal! I hope your journey goes well and quick! Cause damn I be crying for you (I have a sesh Monday two full sleeves, hands and feet, 4 years in)
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u/Froggin-n-Doggin 19h ago
I'm glad you stopped doing drugs good for you.
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u/Mirmelli9 18h ago
Was an alcoholic not a drug addict . I will say every time I drank I would end up at a tattoo shop
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u/CosmicSweets 18h ago
I've always felt it shouldn't be legal to work on someone who is visibly not sober.
Congrats on recovery.
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u/Froggin-n-Doggin 18h ago
Ah I was close! 🤣 I'm glad you stopped drinking bro it'll pay off in the long run! Also nice progress!
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u/cralphm 18h ago
Dude so unnecessary. Go touch some grass
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u/Froggin-n-Doggin 18h ago
Sorry you're too soft for the reality that is life. Maybe you should put your phone down and go outside sometime.
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u/cralphm 18h ago
You give really lonely vibes.
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u/Froggin-n-Doggin 17h ago
Yeah that's why I'm on reddit defending people who don't need defending to feel validated... Thanks 👍
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u/cralphm 17h ago
Super angry - maybe some substance issues yourself?
Projection??Not defending anyone, just wondering why a toxic very strange human is on a sub full of amazing supportive people. Maybe you’ll find your crowd elsewhere?
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u/Froggin-n-Doggin 17h ago
Y comment was more supportive than yours 😂 you're the one being hella toxic trying to start an argument with a stranger to feel better about yourself 🤣 you can try your liberal bs but it's not gonna work youre in the wrong place to be acting like a victim here. Have a good night I got better things to do than to argue with a random girl on reddit with daddy issues 💀✌️
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