I don’t regret my tattoos but they don’t resonate with who I am today.
In 2020, I was jetting off on the adventure for flight attendant training when AA asked me to remove a 1 inch tattoo between my fingers before hire. I was willing for my own excuses - easy, I’m a laser technician... yet frustrated with an unforced rule in the air.
Ultimately, I began removing three tattoos. Between a finger, behind my ear and on my bicep.
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Here’s what happened …
Yes, it feels worse than getting the tattoos.
After 1 session, the bicep tattoo of an outline had a rough heal. It bruised, blistered and burned for a week. The outline slightly lightened and broke apart.
After 4 sessions, the finger tattoo faded and looks like a light blue ink.
Pain Experience
Behind the ear 4/10 , the easiest one and faded quick
Fingers 8/10 , when it hits the bone you might shake
Bicep 9/10 , I shook
Laser tattoo removal can be a long process and you must be willing to wait 8-10 weeks in between sessions.
As an Esthetician, follow the advice from your provider. I’d recommend Organic Vitamin E Oil to help moisturize and repair the skin cells.
If you’re unsure of the future, rethink the tattoo.