Experiences with laser tattoo removal please :)

[Jaycee]

I had around 6 sessions on my tattoo, probably about the same size as yours, and it faded but it was still very visisble. When I went for the first consult they said between 6 and 8 sessions, after 6 I'd had enough and it was no where near where I wanted it to be. I ended up getting it covered over.

It hurts like hell too, for the size you're probably only looking at having the laser on it for around 2 minutes but that two minutes is insanely painful, even with numbing cream. Think the pain of actually getting the tattoo (which I know is different for everyone) and x it by 50!

You also need to wait between 6 and 8 weeks in between sessions for it to heal before you can go again. If you're looking at 8 sessions, it'll be a long process for you too.

If you have any other questions, happy to answer

[toomanyshoes]

I haven't done it myself but apparently in the last couple of years it's completely changed and they use different lasers now which aren't meant to be as painful and you don't have to wait that long in between sessions because it doesn't do the same kind of damage to the skin.

[Phteven]

One of my friends just had hers done. She's showing me the results next time I see her in the gym.
She's pretty pleased with it.
I'm thinking of getting it done but it is quite expensive and my tattoo is in a fairly unobtrusive place so I might just save my money.