Getting a tattoo removed... your experiences?

In My Humble Opinion
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Soliciting your experiences on tattoo removal re/ effectiveness, prices, anything else worth knowing as I go into it.

I have a hand-sized print on my back that’s been there about 20 years… some blue, green, yellow, and orange, professionally done. About 10 years ago I got tired of being a tattoo-wearer. It was really never my style, even less so in middle age. To make matter worse, recently I realized it looks a little too much like a white power symbol. Not cool.

I hope it can disappear completely, but I’m OK with having an ugly half-faded smudge if I have to. Not getting it fixed up or altered. The place I’ve scheduled has a pico-sure laser which I’m told is the best.

Anyway, your thoughts? Mainly I want to make sure this thing gets as faded as possible.

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No matter what, it’s not going to fade FAST. My daughter is in the process of having one removed. Laser appointment every 6 weeks. She just had her third appointment - a large portion of the color is quite faded, the black is still pretty strong. It’s estimated she will have at least 6 treatments, 6 weeks apart, to fade it enough to cover it with another tattoo.

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You could check out the recommendations on realself, a forum for elective and cosmetic surgery. Apparently, in the last month, of 181 people, 92% thought tatto removal was worth it.

You have to register (for free) to be able to see all the pictures and reviews.

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Thanks for that. I’m committed. Pool season’s just about over anyway. :slight_smile: The offer is $960 for 6 treatments. I’ll do more if it seems necessary/helpful.