Tattoo Removal Consultation

[Ponyup]

The surgen was very confident in the fact that that tattoo is removable, she however, could not give me any idea on how many sessions it would take. She said I should plan for more & then i'll be happy when it takes less. She said most can be removed in 6-10; she thinks mine might be on the 6 side because there is already some fading just from wear. It will be a little more per session then I was expected, but not unreasonable. My first session is Jan. 30th. The website says I can get one every month, but the surgeon stated that it will depend on my rate of healing. I will have a follow up with her 2 weeks after my first treatment. She gave me a brochure from the company that supplies the laser to them & they have a picture of a black flower like mine that was hardly visible after only 2 treatments, so here's hoping. It sounds like I might be wearing a bandaid on my big toe all summer, 1. so no one sees the tattoo & 2. because the treatments make the skin sensative to sunlight. I might have to actually tell my mom about it because she might get suspision when I wear a bandaid for 6 months straight.

I realized this morning that it wasn't my mom that's bothering me about the tattoo, true disappointing her makes me feel aweful, but the real reason I want it gone is because I plan to start trying to have a baby soon & I don't want to embarrass my kids with such an obvious tattoo. This may sound weird, but i live in a very conservative community & I already have all this emotion surrounding just the idea of having a baby & wanting that child to think highly of me.

While at my consultation I asked about removing my shoulder one, just in case. She said it would be much harder because of the greens in it. That's not as big of a deal because my every day wear covers it with no problem & I'm sure as i get older I can even find bathing suits that cover it, since it right on my bra strap line & very small.

Thank you all for being supportive. I'm still feeling some nerves from this whole ordeal, but I think they will start to wear off. Again the surgeon was very confident that it could be removed.

[Janet]

Yay!!! I'm so glad you're feeling encouraged by your consultation. Looks like they'll be able to remove it for you and I'll keep my fingers crossed it doesn't take too many treatments. Good for you!!!

[DianaB]

It sounds like your consultation went very well. Maybe since it's already fading you won't have to have too many sessions!

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by DianaB

It sounds like your consultation went very well. Maybe since it's already fading you won't have to have too many sessions!

Here's hoping. I realized when talking to my boss that my consultation actually went very well. I wasn't sure how to take the surgeon, she was very nice, but guarded about making promises she couldn't deliver. I realize now though that she honestly thinks it is fixable. When I asked her about my shoulder tattoo she kinda made a face & was like ooooo that one would be hard because of the greens. But when she saw my toe, there was no face, there was okay we can do this. So I'm feeling better & better.

[Ponyup]

small sidenote....i am beginning to feel hungry. I had a steak taquito from taco bell after my appointment & it went down well. My husband took off to get me another & a coworker made popcorn & that smells good too, so I may make some popcorn later. My, well let's call her a spa specialist, saw me last night & she said she could tell I was visible thinner since she saw me a month ago, she thinks I've lost 10 lbs. I notice it too. I thought I wanted to lose a little weight, but I guess I was wrong, I liked me better at the weight I was at. So here's hoping I can start eating like a pig this weekend.

[Gina]

Glad to see that your going to have success in the tattoo removal. Great!! I am happy that your eating to.. Gee I sound like a mother...lol In all you sound much more relaxed.... yay

[2tiredmom]

Thank goodness it went well. I've been thinking about you alot today even though i don't really know you. Your still in my prayers.

[judy]

I'LL BE BACK...I'm going to get a toe tattoo.

Whio knew you could lose 10 pounds that way?

Just kidding honey - Laughter is the best medicine.

Love ya,

Judy

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by 2tiredmom

Thank goodness it went well. I've been thinking about you alot today even though i don't really know you. Your still in my prayers.

I really appreciate your thoughts & prayers thank you.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by judy

I'LL BE BACK...I'm going to get a toe tattoo.

Whio knew you could lose 10 pounds that way?

Just kidding honey - Laughter is the best medicine.

Love ya,

Judy

LOL

Yeah, but you could get lypo for the amount you have to pay to remove the tattoo once you've lost all the weight you want to lose.