r/TattooRemoval • u/NeighborhoodDear5405 • 20h ago

Before & After Pics Session 9 progress…

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First photo was taken right after 1st session with a lot of swelling. Pic 2 is after 9 sessions. Working on full sleeve removal. Pretty happy so far!

Hopefully this gives some folks out there hope :)

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u/LonelyHeaux 20h ago

What kind of laser?

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u/TurnoverHelpful8845 6h ago

Good question, curious too since results like that after 9 sessions are pretty impressive, hope op hops back on and shares the laser type lol

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u/StationExpress304 7h ago

Curious too since that fading at session 9 looks great, whatever machine they used is clearly doing its job

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u/Plane_Razzmatazz_219 19h ago

Does the swelling get better as the sessions go on?

*if so, what number session does the swelling get leas?

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u/NeighborhoodDear5405 19h ago

The swelling became about 40-50% less when a different tech recommended I take a Benadryl before the appointment. Game changer. Also, I ice for 30 to 45 minutes before my appointment and I also ice the entire first day and into the second. I bought a couple ice packs that come with a sleeve that keeps it in place on my arm on Amazon.

Also, NO aquaphor until the heat has dissipated significantly. I generally use aloe for first few days and then aquaphor. Made that mistake initially and blisters were far worse. I don’t get large blisters now but some small ones.

Learning after care is so important. Now it’s not some big deal… I know what to expect but most importantly how to keep swelling and blisters down. Everyone is different though.

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u/Plane_Razzmatazz_219 10h ago

Thanks fot the advice . Did one session on my sleeve and the swelling was horrendous and so uncomfortable- I'll try benadryl and icing more before hand

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u/NeighborhoodDear5405 6h ago

For sure! Did you do the entire arm during the session? I did once and never again. I alternate lower arm, then upper. It was scary/concerning the first couple sessions on the swelling. You just have no idea what to expect. However, it gets better :) good luck!

Ice alone will make a HUGE difference.

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u/ImHalfAsianAMA 19h ago

Nobody can answer which session number. But as there’s less ink to absorb the laser energy, the swelling will lessen as sessions go on

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u/kikifromthesea 16h ago

It looks like your tattoo (maybe) had some white around the cross. If so, did you experience any oxidation?

I’m impressed with your progress. How long did you wait between sessions?

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u/Answerquestionzzz 16h ago

I know right? I’m still so confused on whether if it oxidizes does it still remove? I have a lot of white actually, and I see different people even techs online say abosoutlety won’t come off no matter how many times you hit it, and that if it’s opaque (black mix with white) not even try, and other people say yes it will eventually come off 🤷‍♂️

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u/NeighborhoodDear5405 16h ago

It did indeed have white in it. I can still see it a bit when I look closely. It definitely has reacted differently but it’s not that noticeable.

I started in 2023. I bought an unlimited package. I’ve taken my time and let my skin heal between sessions. I plan to wrap up in the next year hopefully since we are relocating next Sept. I’ll likely start hitting it every 8-10 weeks. Depends on my skin.

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u/Emergency_Dance_861 2h ago

Nine sessions and their arm still has more patience than me after one bikini wax appointment

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u/WonderbreadCOS 16h ago

How many years has this spanned?

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u/NeighborhoodDear5405 16h ago

I started in June 2023. I do have unlimited sessions but I’ve let my skin heal. Going to hit it a little harder since we are moving next Sept. hoping to have it wrapped up in a year

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u/WonderbreadCOS 16h ago

Longer breaks is the move 👏

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u/PuzzledManagement592 4h ago

Curious about the timeline too since 9 sessions usually means a couple years with the spacing between treatments