Large Black Tattoo on the Shoulder, Upper Arm After 2 Sessions: Minimal Visible Change So Far (75% Fading)
A large black tattoo on the shoulder, upper arm after 2 sessions at New You Aesthetics. Minimal visible change so far (75% fading).

Session 1, Session 2.
Where things stand
After 2 sessions over 2 years, the ink remains largely intact. Minimal visible change so far (75% fading). The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
Large black tattoo on the shoulder, upper arm, on Type II skin, approximately 1–5 yrs old at the start of treatment.
Why early sessions look like this
Visible fading typically appears 3 to 5 weeks after a treatment, not immediately after. The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.