Tatt/scar removal?

**Critical Mass** · 08-29-2009, 11:14 AM

I had a embarrasing scar on my forearm and took a cover up tattoo.
Now I wanna remove the scar and possible also the tattoo.
I really wanna have it removed.
So Im looking for someone in the same boat or if someone has some real life experience on the matter.

Can I remove the scar and tattoo completely?

I have a doctors appointment next week and hoping for the best.

***D7M*** · 08-29-2009, 11:18 AM

I don't know about the scar,

but I've had tats removed before.

if you get a good plastic surgeon, you can hardly tell anything was there.

but it's pricey. and insurance won't cover it.

**DSM4Life** · 08-29-2009, 11:18 AM

go see a surgeon

**Critical Mass** · 08-29-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

go see a surgeon

You mean open the scar and let it heal. I think it will look better.
Thanks.

**GuybrushThreepwod** · 08-29-2009, 12:54 PM

I really don't think that scars go away or can be removed. I have 2 huge scars on my shoulder and 4 on my knee from reconstructive surgery so I know how much scars suck. Definitely talk to a doctor. I don't think anyone on these boards has a definite answer. I do, however, know there's a potion in Knothole Glade that gets rid of scars...

**Critical Mass** · 08-29-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by GuybrushThreepwod

I really don't think that scars go away or can be removed. I have 2 huge scars on my shoulder and 4 on my knee from reconstructive surgery so I know how much scars suck. Definitely talk to a doctor. I don't think anyone on these boards has a definite answer. I do, however, know there's a potion in Knothole Glade that gets rid of scars...

Thanks,I will check it out. I took a cover-up tattoo because like you said there isnt a cure against scars,but its still under there. Hoping for the best.

**sizerp** · 08-30-2009, 01:44 AM

There are only a few reputable tattoo removers in the country. Why? Because it's a semi-new trade.

IPL has been around a while, and that's mainly what they use, but in regards to the skill at which the tatts are removed.... well not many surgeons/Dr.s actually have experience with tatt removal.

I would suggest finding someone who specializes in the procedures. Laser is the best. Black ink comes off the easiest, then reds, blues, and lastly greens.

You may have to go back for several sessions to have the tatt removed completely (depending on the color and density of the ink). EX: If you had your tatt layered several times, as in more than 1 session, it will take more laser sessions to remove.

In my case I had a sleeve that was layered 4 times, yes FOUR times. That means you do the tatt once, let it heal for 2 months, do the entire thing again, rinse repeat. This is the secret of flawless, dense, unfading ink. The best tatt artists in the world sue this technique.

Anyway, regardless, most people only get a simple little once through and it's usually the size of a pancake or smaller. Typical shit like this can be erased in usually 1-6 sessions, in some cases 12+.

Each laser session usually takes about 6 weeks to heal, and you have to wait that long before going back again to get a second+ session.

Oh, the price of non-conformity.

F you all.

**Critical Mass** · 08-30-2009, 07:31 AM

Dont get me wrong I like the tattoo,its the scar I want removed.

**sizerp** · 08-30-2009, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by omna82

Dont get me wrong I like the tattoo,its the scar I want removed.

I hear ya.

Usually when you get tattoo'd you get a small amount of scaring from the ink. Any re constructive surgery you undergo will mostly likely alter the tattoo as well.

**GuybrushThreepwod** · 08-30-2009, 09:18 AM

How bad is this scar?

**Critical Mass** · 08-30-2009, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by GuybrushThreepwod

How bad is this scar?

2-3 inches long,white(before tatt) and its raised over the skin,thick(hypertrophy). And it showes thru the tattoo u know. Bad enough for me vane as I am.

**sizerp** · 08-30-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by omna82

2-3 inches long,white(before tatt) and its raised over the skin,thick(hypertrophy). And it showes thru the tattoo u know. Bad enough for me vane as I am.

You could also try TCA peels and stuff...

I got a scar like that on my left butt cheek.

**Critical Mass** · 08-30-2009, 10:56 AM

Im not gonna ask how you got that scar...lol.

**sizerp** · 08-30-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by omna82

Im not gonna ask how you got that scar...lol.

Back in my youth... got stuck climbing through a window that had iron bars I knocked through with a hammer... then I snaked through the window and one of the bent ones ripped a gash in my ass.

I had such an adrenaline rush I didn't notice. I was up to no good obviously.

**vingtor** · 08-30-2009, 06:45 PM

i got a fore arm scar, i was thinking of getting a tattoo over it. bad child hood but you gotta do what you gotta do. what kinda tattoo did you put over yours?

**sizerp** · 08-30-2009, 08:07 PM

Didn't put one over my arse scar.

You could also try MEDERMA... shit works awesomely.

**vingtor** · 08-30-2009, 08:19 PM

tried. tried that and some hormone stuff. and now on my friends prescribed stufff. nothin. at all.

**Bojangles69** · 08-30-2009, 08:25 PM

we wear scars as a sign of strength and masculinity.. I think the last thing dsm did when he was still straight was get a scar removed actually.. then he started to like men.

Just a warning

**vingtor** · 08-30-2009, 08:28 PM

well,this isnt a "cool" scar.

i will defintly go for the tattoo than. thanks bojangles.

**kickinit** · 08-30-2009, 08:42 PM

that laser shit is pretty good but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and depending on the color of the tat, anything is better then BLACK success wise.

**jbm** · 08-30-2009, 08:49 PM

**Critical Mass** · 08-31-2009, 08:44 AM

I got a demon face over it. I wanted tribal but the tatt artist said a face would cover it up better. Going to doc friday,I will post what he has to say. peace.

**Critical Mass** · 08-31-2009, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by jbm

Thank you!

***t-gunz*** · 09-01-2009, 06:33 AM

i have got a massive scar on my neck (from melanoma) pretty fresh still i guess 9 months old. 23 stiches. so it's not small.

i'm on steroid injections(no not anabolic i asked the doc lol) for 3 months. to reduce it. the doc said the only way to remove this is plastic surgery. which i won't get cause it doesn't bug me

**Critical Mass** · 09-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by t-gunz

i have got a massive scar on my neck (from melanoma) pretty fresh still i guess 9 months old. 23 stiches. so it's not small.

i'm on steroid injections(no not anabolic i asked the doc lol) for 3 months. to reduce it. the doc said the only way to remove this is plastic surgery. which i won't get cause it doesn't bug me

Are you getting cortisol/Kortison(?)shots for the scar?