Having around 80 tattoos, it’s safe to say that I’m quite a fan of body art, however some of my tattoos have been wiser choices than others! Over the years I have had a number of cover-up tattoos to disguise old, faded, discoloured and unwanted ink at a time before permanent tattoo removal was ever thought possible. Hoorah for technological advancements!
Many still have the mindset of tattoos being for life, and as such, live with unnecessary regret for past choices when there is a safe and easy method to remove unwanted ink for good thanks to laser tattoo removal. The dots that I have on my hand have faded, blurred and discoloured dramatically over the past few years, despite having them topped up with extra ink, and as such I am having them removed via laser as the hand struggles to retain ink due to the volume of blood flow and excessive movement.
I will be documenting my journey with laser tattoo removal here in order to detail all that is involved in the process, share my progress and healing along the way, and finally reveal my before and after pictures as I’ve had so many questions from my friends and family since I mentioned I’d be removing my hand tattoos.
If you’re considering laser tattoo removal yourself then it’s important to choose a reputable studio with experienced technicians. NAAMA Studios in Great Portland Street, London where I am heading for my very first treatment is a leading provider of laser tattoo removal services and use the latest and most effective technology to achieve the very best results. Let’s hope that the results will speak for themselves!
What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Laser tattoo removal breaks up the ink particles of a tattoo that are held within the skin so that it can be absorbed by the body’s immune system and removed naturally over time. The number of treatments required to remove a tattoo entirely varies depending on the size, colour, placement and age of the ink.
NAAMA Studios use the LightSense™ laser system, which is one of the most advanced laser tattoo removal systems in the world and led me to choosing to use them for my treatment. Not only is it safe, effective and more gentle on the skin than other lasers, but it is also able to remove a wide range of ink shades including black, blue, green, red and yellow. The tattoos that I am having removed are all black ink and I’ve had them for around 11yrs on my ring finger which has blurred and around 2-3yrs on my thumb and index finger which have faded.
NAAMA Studios have a team of experienced technicians who are highly qualified in laser tattoo removal, which is essential for safe and effective results. I really like how they work with each client to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your own individual needs, as we all have different skin types as well as the varying age and extent of body art which is important to take into account.
They also offer a free consultation to all potential clients, which was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the laser tattoo removal process, and to ask any questions before having my first treatment. It’s best to ask as many questions as possible when considering any type of aesthetic treatment to ensure that you have a realistic expectation of what results can be achieved, over what time span and at what cost as an individual.
Despite having having a wealth of before and results and glowing recommendations from previous customers who have travelled from far and wide to have treatment, NAAMA Studio’s prices are still competitively affordable with a variety of payment options available to make treatment accessible for all.
What To Expect Before & After Treatment:
Prior to treatment it’s best to avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before and after, which includes tanning beds and spray tans also. If you like, you can exfoliate the area around your tattoo for a few days before your treatment to assist in effective results, but it’s not compulsory.
It’s also recommended that you avoid taking any blood thinners or aspirin in the days leading up to your treatment, and drink plenty of water before and after. The cheerful technician started by taking before photos of my hand tattoos to examine and document the condition of the ink within my skin. My dots were blurry, faded and uneven and looked even worse close up on screen!
I was given a pair of dark goggles to protect my eyes from the laser as she then cleansed my skin, before using a handheld device to blow very cold air onto my hand to numb the area around my tattoos and make my treatment more comfortable. Seeing as I have dots which are 1-2mm in diameter, I knew that this would be quick and easy to treat, and from having a previous tattoo removed by laser a few years ago I was expecting it to feel very hot and sting when the laser flashes.
With my hand nicely numbed from the cold air, the laser was then positioned just above my skin and I took a deep breath in anticipation. The laser breaks up the ink particles in the skin, turning it instantly white or lighter, which will re-darken shortly after treatment to look as though nothing has changed, before being absorbed by the body’s immune system and naturally removed over time.
The technician told me that the treatment may cause me some discomfort, but most people find it to be tolerable, and the length of the treatment will vary depending on the size of each tattoo. My treatment took less than two minutes, with each zap of the laser being around half a second in duration and consisting of a warm flash to my skin which felt a bit like standing in front of a bonfire for a split second before the sensation instantly disappeared.
Compared to my previous laser tattoo removal some years ago, which was red ink on the top of my thigh, the black dots on my hand were far more comfortable to treat. I’m aware that the technology used today is far superior and some areas of the body are more or less sensitive than others. But if you can sit through having a tattoo in the first place then you can definitely cope with having it removed with this state of the art laser which was far kinder on my skin.
Following my treatment the technician applied a cooling gel to my skin and left the treated areas uncovered due to it being on my hand, as normally they would dress it before providing instructions on how to care for it at home. It’s important to keep the area clean and moist for a few days after treatment as well as avoid sun exposure and any strenuous activity.
There may be redness, swelling and blistering to the area around the tattoo which is normal and subsides within a few days, but in my case I didn’t experience any symptoms aside from redness and within an hour it looked and felt like I hadn’t had anything done.
These pictures were taken at the studio before and directly after my first laser tattoo removal treatment and the major difference was the appearance of the ink was instantly lighter, with some dots along my thumb in particular having instantly disappeared.
I was fully expecting the ink to return, as I was told is part of the healing process, so that the body can gradually break it down over the next few weeks, before I return in 21 days for my second treatment. It’s really hard to say how long this process will take as the dots on my ring finger are over a decade old and the dots on my index finger and thumb had already naturally faded as my body attempted to break them down from the day that I got them a few years ago.
The Conclusion:
I’m excited to see that my tattoos are already lighter and less noticeable and can fully understand how people just wake up one day and decide to remove an entire sleeve or back piece in order to return to blank skin after years of having tattoos. Whilst I’m still a huge fan of body art, and love all of the other pieces that I have, I’m incredibly excited to see that there is finally a comfortable, affordable and effective way to permanently remove blurry, faded and unwanted ink so that tattoos no longer have to look worn out or become unwanted with time.
I’m now taking bets on how many treatment it will take to remove my dots, and will continue to share a before and after picture here at each session. If you’re considering laser tattoo removal then I can personally recommend NAAMA Studios in Great Portland Street, London as the staff are amazing and the service is exceptional. Stay tuned for my progress!
My Second Treatment
These past three weeks have absolutely flown by and I had to do a double-take on my calendar to make sure that my next appointment was today. With the build up to Christmas I seem to blink and whole days have passed.
Whilst busying myself with work, and life in general, I haven’t been clock-watching my tattoo progression, and so when I attended my appointment today it was a great chance to reflect upon the progress made.
It’s estimated that my tattoo may take around 6 sessions to remove, which spaced at 3wks apart for recovery totals 18wks. My ink did return to a dark colour following my first session as expected, but was markedly lighter with some dots all but disappearing on my thumb which was so exciting to see so soon into my removal journey.
Today the staff used another setting on the laser to achieve the frosting, or whiteness, to the surface of my tattoo to indicate that it has been successful. The technician explained that the body can get used to the laser and so tweaking the settings as the ink changes with each session allows them to achieve maximum results in the shortest time.
Within around an hour of my treatment my tattoo colour returned to my hand as expected, but this time showed a pinkish red colour in and around some of the dots which is a sign of the ink within the skin lightening and disappearing in places which is most noticeable on my thumb.
My second session was just as quick as the first which conveniently means that it slots perfectly into my lunch break so that I could return to my day immediately after. I can’t wait to see my results in three weeks time, stay tuned!
My Third Treatment
Whilst it may seem like slow progress, there is undoubtedly process being made as my body gradually breaks down the pigment of the ink and naturally metabolises it. As you can see from the left hand side photo, before beginning my laser tattoo removal journey, compared to the right hand side photo, after treatment three, my thumb is very noticeably clearing as the rest of the ink is fading.
It’s incredibly exciting to see the tattoo all but disappear directly after treatment, due to skin frosting, which gradually creeps back over the following hours and you can be forgiven for thinking that no progress has been made. That’s why I think it’s important to take before and after photos to appreciate your progress, as well as understanding that caution must be taken not to burn or scar the skin from such powerful laser techniques.
Considering the clinic initially suggested my ink would take around six treatments to remove, and now I am half way if that’s the case, I believe the majority of my hand will be clear at treatment six, however the deeper, darker and older dots may take another couple zaps.
My personal estimation at this point is eight treatments for my hand to be totally clear of all ink. Considering each laser tattoo removal session takes just a few minutes, it’s well worth it to do multiple tattoos / areas at once and tidy up any faded or unwanted ink. With my fourth session booked for January 2024 it feels like the perfect way to start the new year with clear skin! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas; if you’re stuck for a gift for yourself or loved ones, why not use my discount code “TRACYKISS50” at Naama to receieve £50 off of your first laser treatment!
My Fourth Treatment
Todays treatment was slightly different to that of my previous tattoo removal sessions as I progress through my removal plan. I was in a different room with two different lasers used, with one pass given for each – so effectively two treatments in one session.
As you can see from the picture on the left, prior to my appointment, the dots on my thumb have all but disappeared as well as more noticeable fading up my finger as my dots shrink and disappear. The picture on the right here was taken 24hrs after my treatment as my hand was wrapped for protection which made it unclear to see the true colour post-laser.
To see redness in place of where my dots are is incredibly satisfying, as it shows that the ink is fading enough for the colour of my treated skin to now show through. This time, blood came to the surface of my skin as the laser increases in strength with each session in order for the pigment to be broken down and the body’s healing response triggered.
The first laser was similar to the others that I had in previous treatments, but made a different noise and didn’t leave behind any frosting on the skin with each zap. The same cold air was used to numb and cool the skin throughout, but this was followed by repeating my first laser tattoo removal with a second different laser treatment that created a white frosted grid over each of my dots.
As you can see from the picture on the left, below, the frosting remained in a white grid ontop of each of my tattoos which caused my skin to redden and expel a pin prick of blood on the deeper darker large dots at the crease of my thumb and forefinger.
My hand was wrapped this time as it bled, despite the fact that I’ve never had it wrapped before due to the tricky location of it being on my thumb and finger, and I was advised to keep it covered for 72hrs and apply a barrier cream or vaseline for the next seven days.
Whilst the sight of blood may seem shocking, it’s a perfectly normal response to having a laser tattoo removal and didn’t feel any different to my previous treatments. The highly skilled practitioners constantly tweak and progress the strength and type of laser used in order to achieve the best results for each individual.
I have my next appointment booked for 4 weeks from now, and was advised from that point my return appointments will move to once every 6-8wks as I near the completion of my treatment. It’s fascinating to see the clarity and definition of my remaining dots fade to a distant blurry blue colour. I can’t imagine seeing my hand finally bare and ink-free, but come the summer I’ll look and feel like a new woman!
My Fifth Treatment
Treatment five crept up on me so quickly! I can’t believe how fast my next appointment popped up on the calendar, as it hardly feels as though four weeks have passed already. But I guess that time flies when you’re having fun!
This treatment involved using two lasers on the highest strength setting which drew blood on my skin as well as frosting to the surface, and I was assured that this is an ideal response and signifies that the pigment is being broken down.
Aside from drawing blood on the dots within the fold of my hand, this was the hottest that I’ve ever felt the laser at maximum strength. Cold air is blown onto the skin throughout the treatment to numb the surface and make it as cool and comfortable as possible; I would liken this session to putting your hand into a hot oven to take out a tray of food – although rather than the whole hand feeling warm, it’s just the small area of where the laser is focused that feels the heat.
Again, the treatment took just a second at a time, being complete in just a couple of minutes, so by the time you feel the heat it is already over. My maximum strength laser was then followed by the criss-cross laser which helps to target colours as well as black ink, as the pigment fades it changes from dark black to a greyish blue beneath the skin, so this follow up process is really helpful for clearing the ink as it changes colour.
The criss-cross style laser leaves a white frosting on the skin in the shape of a grid, and I didn’t feel this process at all as the cold air entirely took away all temperature which was great after feeling the warmth of the first treatment.
As I was going shopping directly after my treatment, and out for dinner, I had my hand wrapped in protective film to protect the area that bled from germs. However, if I’d have gone straight home I would have left it undressed for the air to get to it like in previous sessions.
Over the remainder of the day, the heat from the laser left my skin in the treated areas which was replaced by blood coming up to the surface in the shape of the grid shaped laser used for the treatment. It certainly looks far worse than what it is, due to the red colour, as my skin is fine to the touch and isn’t sore or uncomfortable at all.
The dots are losing form as well as opacity, as the pigment in the ink is dispersed and metabolised to be broken down by my body. My next appointment will now take place in 8wks from now, as the longer you leave between sessions, the more time your body has to process the pigment out of the skin. The practitioner advised that it will naturally continue to fade and disappear for the coming months, even if I spaced my appointments by several months at a time.
I asked again for any estimation on the completion of my tattoo removal as I’ve now completed my 5th session and they suggested perhaps 10-12 treatments, but it’s really not possible to tell as it’s down to the individual, recovery, age and placement of tattoo and the type of ink used. So I guess we’ll just watch this space and I’ll continue to update my progress!
My Sixth Treatment
Arriving for my 6th treatment today, the practitioner was really pleased with how well the pigment in my ink has faded and as a result of this was able to use the strongest settings on two lasers once more in order to clear my skin as quickly as possible.
Whilst I experienced blood on the surface of the skin during my last treatment, which is a perfectly natural response, this time it was just white frosting as the ink within my skin weakens and lightens with each session.
My thumb is almost entirely clear of ink now and the majority of the dots on the crease of my hand have significantly faded which is so exciting to see at each check-in, as you don’t tend to notice progress day to day, but comparing pictures between appointments really is a wow moment!
Two lasers were used again during this treatment, the first which makes the ink instantly lighten, followed by the second which frosts the skin into a white square which disappears within a few hours and it returns to looking as it did before having the treatment, but naturally fades with time.
With my last treatment being 8wks ago, my next treatment is spaced even further apart now at 13wks, allowing my body the maximum chance to break down the ink between sessions. The closer that I get to being ink-free the more enthusiastic I am about guessing how many treatments it will take to achieve my final result, and the practitioner today estimates potentially another one or two depending on how my skin heals from todays session.
Considering the dots on my hand have all had the very same strength of laser, number of treatments and healing time between sessions, it’s fascinating to see how some dots have completely disappeared already, whilst others have faded and some are still dark. It just goes to show how individual each treatment is, as my tattooists may have placed the needle deeper in some parts of my skin, used more ink in other places or have a different texture, movement or friction upon certain areas which will all contribute to the lifespan of a tattoo.
Either way I’m going to set my final guess at 8 treatments to achieve clear skin! So place your bets quickly as the finish line is in sight for summer!
My Seventh Treatment
Today I returned to Naama Studios for my seventh laser tattoo removal treatment and am so thrilled with how noticeably my ink has faded since my last session. Whilst it may seem like a slow process, as todays world is so instant and fast paced, it’s when you look back at where you first started that you can truly appreciate your progress!
I had two lasers once again, on the highest setting as before, and was in and out of my appointment within a short lunch break. I didn’t have my hand dressed in plastic wrapping today as I was returning home following my treatment and therefore could leave it open to the air to promote healing.
The laser practitioner discussed the colour of my skin in the areas where my ink has faded, pointing out that my skin is slightly darker where it is healing and advised that I can apply Vaseline to my skin for the next six days, as well as a high SPF suncream whenever I’m outside over the summer months. From day 7 I can then also use Bio Oil to massage over the treated area to help to stimulate circulation and reduce the darkness of my skin healing.
Having naturally pale skin, whenever I get a scratch or a cut it instantly turns dark red which fades to a purple, dark pink and then lightens back to my natural skin colour over several months. My skin will not stay this colour, but personally it takes a long time for the colour of my skin healing to complete which may be different for everyone.
Seeing as it’s been raining all summer, despite being July, I haven’t applied any suncream to my hand but moisturise daily. So now I’ll switch up my skincare and use vaseline, oil and SPF as advised. I love the frosting from todays session – the white surface of the skin- which shows that success of the treatment- and can’t wait for my next session in 7wks time!
My Eighth Treatment
As I approach my eighth treatment, my dots have reduced significantly since when I started my laser removal journey. The dots that so still remain, around four on my index finger and the blurred ones on my ring finger, are much lighter and less defined.
This appears to be the slowest part of my journey as the final areas of stubborn ink are targeted, which may be from when I had my hand re-tattooed multiple times in an attempt to redefine my faded ink but to no avail.
For todays treatment I had the same combination of lasers and once again achieved good frosting throughout. I asked the laser practitioner how much longer it may take for my treatments to complete and she advised that it could be anything from another couple, up to fifteen, although this is rare.
It doesn’t really concern me how many sessions it takes, as I’m not in a hurry to remove my tattoo for a specific end date – such as a wedding or event. I’m happy to give my hand time to metabolise the pigment after each treatment in order to clear it without leaving scarring or damage to my skin. So when I’m asked how long I’d like to wait between appointments I’m always happy to accept their suggestion rather than push forward for a quicker slot.
Listening to the practitioners advice and expertise is so important, as I understand how impatient we can feel if we want something finished right here and right now. Whether we ride in the back of a car and ask “are we there yet?” or tell the nail technician that we’d like to go shopping now when our nails are still drying, you cannot rush the best results.
Whilst the treated area remains white from frosting for a few hours after treatment, it then changes to normal skin colour and looks like nothing has been done, before turning red in the shape of the laser which in my case is square. These red scares are much like a fine surface level scab, which become firm, dry out and lift off in a few days time just as a grazed knee would scab would.
As I approach the final few treatments in my tattoo removal journey, I’m so excited to enjoy the rest of the summer and pop back for my next appointment in 6wks time, with the possibility of being ink free by the end of this year or the start of next. What an incredible concept!
My Ninth Treatment
My ninth treatment seems to have come around so quickly this time and I love how natural and bare my skin is starting to look as the pigment has so noticeably faded and dispersed. I had two passes of the laser again today on the highest setting which responded so beautifully with surface frosting once again.
With each session now, my ink is becoming lighter and lighter as my skin also heals from the treatment and the pinkness from the laser is gradually fading. With it being October now, my hand will be protected away from the hot summer sun, and in turn can heal and recover far quicker to return to a natural skin tone over the winter.
There is just a little bit of ink left on my ring and index finger, as well as by my knuckle, however all dots were lasered again to ensure that all ink is fully removed, as the pinkness of my skin from healing could be hiding a very light piece of ink deeper beneath the surface.
I’m thrilled with my results after my ninth treatment and love how discreet and subtle my hand tattoos are becoming. The finish line is now in sight and I can’t wait to see the skin on my hand completely bare around the start of 2025. My next appointment is booked for 8weeks time, in order to allow my body to break down and metabolise the pigment within the ink.
So for now I’m focusing on preparing halloween and Christmas celebrations for my family as my hand naturally heals and the laser treatment takes full effect.
My Tenth Treatment
Today I had my tenth laser tattoo removal treatment and was ecstatic to see that only part of my hand needed treatment this time – 4 dots on my index finger and the three dots on my ring finger, as all other ink has disappeared now! Wahoo!
My hand frosted beautifully as always, and was creamed and wrapped so that I could go Christmas shopping on Oxford Street which is just a short stroll away. I was advised this time to wait twelve weeks until my next appointment, which takes me to March 2025, with perhaps one or two more treatments left until it’s complete.
Waiting this extra time between appointments allows the pigment of the ink to disperse and metabolise from my skin, as well as my laser treated skin to return to a natural colour. I’ve been advised to massage Bio Oil onto my healed skin to encourage healing, as my skin is notoriously bad at turning dark pink whenever injured, before eventually fading to white again across several months.
I’m so excited to have reached my tenth treatment, which has come along so quickly without noticing, as I’ve enjoyed living life with ever disappearing ink. To see my hand looking so clear is wonderful, as it’s so refreshing not to see dark ink beside faded tattoos anymore. It feels more tidy, clean and precise, and allows me to love and appreciate my other tattoos without any regrets.
I’m looking forward to celebrating Christmas in a couple of weeks, having a fun and full-on end to 2024 and entering 2025 feeling refreshed and reborn with my new bare skin.
My Eleventh Treatment
I made a rookie error for my appointment today and had a fake tan a few days before my 11th tattoo removal session, as I was at a Fashion Week red carpet event and had to be glam. I did however use a tan remover on my hands twice, prior to my appointment, as well as exfoliating the surface of my skin to remove any colour, but at my session I was told that despite removing my tan, colour may still be in the skin and it’s advised not to proceed with treatment to my index finger and thumb.
Fortunately my ring finger was super clear of any tan residue from using the tan remover on my hands, as my skin is just as white as ever, and the practitioner said it could be treated. I previously knew about avoiding fake tan and sunbathing between removal appointments, but believed that a tan remover was an effective method to remove a fake tan, which would have faded after a week anyway through hand washing, and I was at day 4 post-tan with the use of tan remover but still deemed unsuitable. So for future reference – no fake tan for 2 weeks prior to my next appointment! I literally never wear fake tan, such terrible timing.
This does, however, give my hand time to recover between treatments, as the red squares from the laser that faded to dark pink and then light pink are all but invisible now as my skin lightens to its natural colour through healing which is wonderful to see. My ring finger is undoubtedly my darkest ink left in my hand, and the oldest tattoo, which the practitioner advised is fading to a blue-green colour instead of black.
I had my ring finger lasered three times today, which took a matter of seconds, before returning to my day in the beautifully chilly sunshine of March. And I must wait 10weeks for my next appointment, in which time my previous sessions, as well as the one that I had today, will continue to be effective and break down the pigment in my fingers and thumb. So I’m allowing my finger to heal from treatment before I moisturise and oil my hands to encourage fresh and new clear skin to shine through!
Whilst I knew that my old ink would be stubborn to shift, the progress that its made since my first session is amazing, and my hand is now discreetly faded to the point that you have to look closely to make out the last four dots remaining from about 13 dots originally. Here’s to the final push, hoorah!
My Twelfth Treatment
And as summer is upon us, after a beautiful heatwave this weekend, I reach my twelfth laser tattoo removal treatment for which the dots on my hand are now barely visible. I’ve been advised to massage oil into my hand for 5mins each evening in order to help to break up and disperse the final remnants of ink, as well as prevent my skin from scarring. And I’m super happy with my results!
I have what could potentially be my final session booked in for 8wks time, and can’t believe each time that I post an update here, how much my hand has changed from when my removal journey began. It feels like a second chance, or new beginning. I never imagined I would see my hands so bare again!
Just a few dots are left on my index and ring fingers now, and they were barely visible before my appointment today. With each day that passes my skin heals and the ink fades, and it’s only a matter of time until my treatment is complete.
So now I’ll enjoy the sunshine, go on adventures and make wonderful memories until my return. How quickly time passes! Carpe diem!
My Thirteenth Treatment
The summer is in full swing and I can’t believe that two months have passed so very quickly. I literally blink and another page has turned on the calendar. I don’t find myself counting down the days to my appointments anymore, as my ink is so light now that I barely even notice it. instead, I have a reminder ping up on my phone to tell me that I have an upcoming appointment for my next session, and I’m always pleasantly surprised by the progress made and leap in time since my last.
For todays session I had two passes, with two different lasers. The first tackled black ink and the second “cool colour” ink. The laser practitioner explained how the remaining ink beneath my skin had a slight green/blue tint to it, and that using a targeted colour laser would therefore give it the extra nudge that it needed to disperse the final remaining pigment.
Tattoos are typically separated into warm or cool colours, with some ink giving off a red/orange/yellow tint and others a blue/purple/green, for which mine is the latter. Despite using black ink for my tattoo, as it oxidises it can change colour, which happened in my case. The colour laser was barely noticeable as a treatment, as it isn’t as warm or intense as the regular laser and takes just a fraction of a second to administer.
My hand frosted beautifully as always, and I was creamed and wrapped up ready to return to the rest of my day. The practitioner advised that the closer a tattoo is to the heart, the better the circulation is to encourage the metabolic aspect of the removal. And because of this, anything on the trunk of the body passes quicker than that of the hands and feet, due to lesser circulation to the extremities.
Whilst each session seems to turn into a guessing game of how many more appointments may be needed, my next is booked in 10weeks time to give my skin the maximum amount of time to heal and break down the pigment, which takes me to almost the end of the summer. Most people don’t realise that I have a hand tattoo anymore, and I find myself having to look closely to see where it once was, as it’s healing. It’s still mind-blowing to think that something that was once for life, can be entirely gone in just a matter of sessions. But I’ve learned my lesson to avoid my hands and feet for tattoos, because I love my body art and would never want to knowing get inked in future in an area that is prone to fading. We live and we learn! Wishing you all a wonderful summer x
My Fourteenth Treatment
I’m so excited at how I have to look closely at my hand now, in order to see the very last of my tattoo ink that is left. It’s faded from black, to a blueish green, and now a pale grey as the final pigment begins to clear.
For todays treatment, I had multiple passes of a laser which I hadn’t used before, and hardly felt it. The zap took just a split second as always, but was almost non-existent in sensation on the skin.
My next tattoo removal session is booked for ten weeks time, in order to allow my body to metabolise as much pigment as possible, and I have a very strong feeling that it will be the last one for my index finger dots to disappear completely.
Over the winter is the perfect time to focus upon laser tattoo removal, as the skin isn’t subject to as much sun exposure as in the summer, and so healing is optimised. From day to day, nobody realises that I once had tattoos on my hand, as its so light and small, it’s just a case of the finishing touches to totally clear my skin now.
I’m really looking forward to my birthday in just a few weeks time, along with making plans for Christmas and seeing the end of 2025 out with a bang. This entire year as absolutely flown by, and spacing out my treatments every few months makes me pinch myself each time that I turn the page of the calendar to realise that my next appointment has arrived.
So I’ve set my phone reminder for December, and it’s back to business, loving living life as my tattoo gradually fades away! Hoorah!
My Fifteenth Treatment
Todays treatment was so quick and easy as I popped into NAAMA on my lunch break and it took just several minutes to clean, photograph, laser and cream my hand. I had my tattoos left uncovered this time after treatment, as I was simply returning indoors and didn’t need to worry about the germs of being out in public, shopping or touching things that might irritate my skin.
For todays treatment, the laser practitioner looked very closely at my hand the spot the most faint traces of pigment which are remaining. This time just one type of laser was used, with multiple passes across each dot, some three or four times, before white frosting was seen on the surface of the skin.
You can hardly tell that I have any ink left on my index finger anymore, as my ring finger is the most prominent for shape and colour, but has also faded greatly.
It’s incredible to see the progress made, especially when I look back to my first few treatments and how black and bold the ink was in my index finger and thumb. I could be just a handful of treatments away from being ink-free, and look forward to my next appointment in ten weeks time. There is no longer any redness, scabbing or sign of treatment taking place, unlike in the earlier treatments when my skin really reacted.
It doesn’t look or feel like I’ve had anything done to my hand, as the healing for the final treatments is so discreet and more beneath the surface than superficial as before. And so it’s time to finish up my Christmas preparations, celebrate New Year and enjoy a lovely holiday come January, before returning for what could be one of my last appointments at the start of 2026! Wishing you all a wonderful end to 2025.
NAAMA Studios have very kindly given me the discount code “TRACYKISS50” which you can use for £50 off of your first laser treatment!
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