Japan 21 Days Solo Backpacking (18 Dec 2016 - 08 Jan 2017)

Hello

Had 21 days solo backpacking trip to Japan in end 2016.
Spent my Christmas, New Year and Birthday in that beautiful country :)



Will try to do more solo travel backpack video for future trips.

Current status

Hi all 

For those who are asking how my removal looks like now, here's the picture (as of 9 July 2015): 

To refresh your memory, old photo prior to any removal session: 

And for my neck: 

And again, to refresh your memory, old photo prior to any removal sessions:

This is after 7 removal sessions and I did not continue due to cost. There was a change in doctor and when the new doctor requote me, she quoted me same price even though I didn't want to continue with the removal of tattoo on my arm. Also, the new doctor is not as good as the previous one, which can be seen from the previous few posts. The first 6 sessions done was good and the healing process is without any bleeding or blisters. But the last session which the new doctor performed for me was quite bad and ended up with quite a bit of blisters. 

Therefore, for those who would like to do removal, do note that the image I've posted throughout the removal process does not necessary show the definite outcome of your tattoo removal as it is really dependent on the type of technique used and the skill of the doctor. 

Thanks! (:

Current status (9 days after session)

My sister took these photos for me just 5 min before this post! 

My arm:

My arm actually had rashes for a few days right after the sessions that it was so so so itchy. I literally scratched till I bleed. Now I don't feel any itchiness or pain on my arm. Just again, hopefully there won't be scar on my arm. Looks like once it heal, it will be really like 10% or less ink left. 

My neck: 

Have been removing my dead skin for past few days and this is the state now. A little itchy and I have the tendency to scratch it. So most of the time I will end up slapping my neck a few times. Yea the feeling sucks. Again, at this point of time, from past few sessions' experience, it should already be 80% heal :( now it looks pretty disgusting though :( 

Will update maybe two to three days later! 

Current status..

February 11, 2015 (After ONE day)

The images show how my removed tattoo looks like after I removed my bandage in order to play some soccer games with students..

My Arm:


My neck:


Apparently for the first time in all my tattoo removal session, I had blisters growing. The position is where my green/yellow/blue colour part is. I'm not sure but the doctor did increase the degree of laser for my this session. By the way, did I mention that the previous doctor who have been assisting me with the removal have left? Now I'm with a new doctor, which gave me such result :( I hope it wont end up having any scars on me.

February 12, 2015 (TWO days after session)

This is how it looks like for my neck. Apparently when I sleep at night, my blister burst and the liquid was absorbed by my pillow. Kind of disgusting actually. Haha. But it looks really dry and my meat looks like it's "popping out".. it feels like I'm gonna have scars soon though T.T


February 15, 2015 (FIVE days after session)

My skin starts to peel very badly. And I really have got a really itchy hand. I keep peeling away my dead skin because the skins are like snow flakes.

I just can't help touching it from time to time. However, whenever I touch it, it's actually quite painful :(


Oh yes, the colour looks kind of really light now. Shall wait my skin to full heal before I take another photo of it and compare to how it looks like originally. Haha.

I know nobody is reading anymore since I didnt update it for a year but It's probably the best way I can note down my process and see the progress and act as a warning to all kids out there - DO NOT PUT TATTOO IF YOU'RE GONNA REGRET IT SOME DAY, SOME HOW.

Happy Chinese New Year!

10 Feb 2015: after removal session

DISGUSTING PHOTOS AHEAD. 

Scroll at your own risk!! 

Pictures taken right after removal, therefore it is not that red yet as it is all blister.

Today's removal session was done at a higher energy and frequency (120mph). Surprisingly it is not that painful DURING the session but the pain kicked in the moment I leave the clinic.. I can't turn my neck and my right hand feels really restless. Like there's no energy in my right arm. 

Hopefully the black ink are gone soon :( 

10 Feb 2015 - 7th tattoo removal session

After a year plus of hiatus from removing my 'left over' from my body, a friend of mine somehow reminded me of this blog, which eventually led me to make an appointment with NeuGlow again for my last paid session. 

Total sum spent up to date: $1,800 + 7%

Current status, after 6 session: 

My neck 

Numerous new friends have asked be about having some red color patch on my neck from time to time, which some thought that it was a birth mark or even just a small red impact after I wake up from a sleep.

My arm

Apparently no one realise the existence of this tattoo anymore! 

I'm currently in the room of the clinic waiting for my numbing cream to take effect before I can start with the session. I really can't remember HOW painful was it but I somehow remembered it was REALLY painful from the last session. 

 

Shall update with my right after laser images and also my healing images for the next few days. Still considering if I should continue to get a package of 6 sessions to fully get rid of it...........: 

14 January 2014: Current status

I'm sorry for the long hiatus. I did not go for another session (last was 6th session, which was not updated due to my exam period) mainly because 1) I was way to busy with my school and work 2) My doctor is on maternity leave now 3) I will need to start saving money to buy another package, which I really intend to continue it after my graduate and get a full time job. 

Well, to have a brief sum up of my current status, this is the picture I took just 5 minutes ago:

and to refresh your memory, this is how it used to look like before any removal session takes place:

Total sessions to date: SIX (6)

Amount spent so far: SGD$1605

Before the removal, normally when I go to a new environment and meet new people (eg. work having new colleagues), they will definitely start asking me about my having a big tattoo on my neck as it is way too obvious when I tie my hair, even though I wore collar tee. Now, probably 1 out of 30 will ask me what's the "red patch" on my neck rather than assuming it is tattoo and I will gladly say that "Oh, it's my birth mark" and their curiosity stops there. 

I think removing is worth it but the cost is definitely way to much for a self-survive student like me to  handle.

SO,

I really hope that there are people who are still considering about putting tattoo will chance upon this blog. 

I can't be an advisor nor a counsellor. But I only can say what makes me do all these:

I inked because I believe that the meaning behind it is going to be a life time purpose. When the purpose is gone, what should we do to the tattoo? Should we look at it and cry over it? laugh about it? constantly be reminded about it? 

Let me give you a very vague example:

I want to tattoo a picture related to "Hate" because I believe that I will always hate A and will never forgive A for life.

Next, I tattoo.

One day, I grew up, i grew out of my comfort zone, I had incidents which knocks me hard.

Last, I regret.

* Above scenario is for illustration purpose only.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask in the dropbox. I will try my best to reply asap. hmm. Should I create an email for this? Do let me know! :)

Edited: 

The following pictures are my arm tattoo removal status.

Black ink only and also went through 6 sessions,

price is already included in the above mentioned.

Current (16/1/14)

Before removal:

By the way, the doctor did mention that black inks are easier and can be totally removed. I THINK mine should be all cleared by the 10th session :)