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I figured I'd document my laser sessions here for those that would like to follow along. The Woman doing it is the Physicians Assistant for a Dermatologist near my house. At my consultation she said she could do half at a time and today she said the reason was that if there was a negative reaction it would be on only half of the area rather than the whole thing. Today she said as long as this goes well she could probably do the whole thing in one session and after todays session it doesn't seem like it should be a problem, she did much more than half today. They use the Medlite C6 which is, from what I understand, one of the best lasers on the market. I'm happy with the outcome so far, the skin isn't broken or anything and there's no blistering. My wife got something removed by another Dermatologist on her finger and it blistered and bled like a motherfucker. I'm not sure if she could have hit it harder today but I'd rather she not and not have it be a big bloody mess. Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do what I can to answer :D Here's before... And after todays session which I understand will lighten more over the next 6 weeks as my body absorbs the ink... I'm getting the rest done on the 7th and from there I'll go back as my bank account allows me...

The wife and I took another photo (with an iguana!) that didn't come out, so I can only offer up this lonely, squinty photo of myself representing LST down around Puerto Morelos, before I gave up on snorkeling and felt queasy on the boat. SUCCESS If you own an LST shirt you are now obligated to go somewhere different and take an awkward photo to post..

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Not sure if this has been posted already. Images are pretty small, but these look better than expected. Wish I knew how old the guy was in the last photo.

No, no, shirts are not at my house. But I believe @dcostello should have one just for being the funniest guy on here.

It's at 75 now, but it'll go up. They always do. Really worth it though.

What happens if we dont own a LST shirt... can we just take a white t shirt and write "I <3 LST" on it?

These 2 are from Todd Noble. I thought they where quite nice. Tried to find a link or something to add here but I couldn't find anything? (I ripped them of visualamor.com )

I love Shaws suit so much ,the longevity and beauty speaks volumes for quality traditional.For me those images are still the best today still used by the best artists .

This was almost my exact reaction to this...

Or did you mean this?

Second sitting, dear lord is it swollen. But it is totally worth it, i'll try to get a better picture once the swelling goes down. :)

Dude. we need more contests. I need one of these shirts.

Stomach wasn't bad. Chad has a really even hand and made it as painless as a stomach tattoo can be. We have a little left to go, but after a few hours we had to tap out.

these are old polish prison tats.

Lucy Pryor of Into You

Colin Kenji Baker of State of Grace: Kinda has a Grime/Todd Noble vibe to it. I love this.

The shirts now reside with me. We have discussed selling them though are working on the details of this... As for a contest, we've got some ideas and will post one soon!

bro... mad respect for this one. I think I shit myself laughing.

I think getting a shirt involves the number of times you email @dari to get in touch with @Scott Sylvia, or something with Lochlan and being thoughtful..?

I saw this today and thought someone on here might be interested. The Doomsday Bonnet Daniel Higgs AIU Dan LIKE NEW Rare Tattoo Flash (0965411311) | eBay

When I was in Thailand I saw a guy with a shirt like this, but instead of "LST" it said "Police", and he was actually a cop.

Never been a problem. The nurses are always nice though they basically laugh in my face when I have to turn my head, close my eyes, and put the opposite arm over my eyes when they have to take blood..

that makes me think this

Bitch fine like a motherfucker!

As promised a couple more from Rachi Brains BLACK THRONE TATTOO Should maybe also take this moment to mention the also amazingly talented Ms. Alison Manners who is also tattooing out of Black Throne these days. Also check Manners Tattoo.com

Forgive me if this is something that's been covered in other threads (did a quick search, didn't yield anything quite so specific). I'm interested in getting this somewhere (just the bottle, it's a Resurrection Phial from the game Fable, thinking of putting it on the sternum where you press for CPR ;) ) Now, I can see this being stylised pretty easily, I've even had a couple of goes drawing it myself. Main thing I'm curious about is how well yellow/gold will heal and age, and what sort of changes would need to be made to the design in order to use this colour scheme. I've done a heap of Googling for pieces with a lot of yellow, but of course most of what you find is photos of fresh work. Just looking for anyone with tattoos of a similar colour scheme, who can provide some insight into how it looks after it's healed, or any advice on what would make this possible (or if it's a stupid idea altogether!). I think I know of a couple of local artists who would be able to do it, just thought I'd get informed before going ahead.

My only question is why would you laser suck an awesome tattoo!! haha just kidding, but I do like it in some ways. Anyways, how bad was it to get done? I've heard it hurts like crazy. I've also heard some places offer a topical ointment that helps with the pain. I'm looking forward to seeing more photos and pictures of when you start getting it re-tattooed.

Im pumped that I am a champion.

This is giving me a boner.

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I don't know if he's already had a mention. RIchie Clarke at forevertruetattoo.co.uk , in Liverpool. Looks like Richie does some very nice traditional work.

If my calculations are correct.. doin the math.. carry the four.. the tattoo will most likely only be about a third yellow. Unless you wanna go the all color, no outline route.. which certainly won't hold up like a more traditional tattoo would. All the yellow I've got has held up just as well as the other colors, but none of my tattoos are more than 10 years old and I don't have a ton of yellow, but if it fades by the time I'm 50 I'd still be pleased with the tattoo. I'd go talk to your local, reputable tattooers, who should all be able to whip up a drawing and allay your fears!

Since I'll be in japan soonish, this might have to be my option ;)

@dcostello - haha anytime homie ;)

I want to believe.

probably a big skull with a samurai helmet and a big snake. I have Chris Yvon @ Power Tattoo in Vista working on the drawing :D

But when did she get her white ink tattoo?

HAHGSAJHGS NERDY TATTOO JOKE ALERT. Well done.

Went to Epic Roasthouse and had the 1/2 lb burger medium-rare w/steak fries and a side of Mac n cheese. The burger is on a super buttery brioche bun. As piggy as I am, I couldn't finish the beast of a burger. But I do highly recommend!

He filmed that video at my childhood stomping grounds! He shopped there often because they had a big n tall store w/clothes that fit him! I used to see him, Spice 1, Celly Cel, and Master P (before he was reppin the south). Everyone knew to get the hook up at Durant Square!

Uzi, Robert Ryan , and Matt Arriolla are three for sure!!!

as much as i agree with the irony of metaphor in the case, upon second glance and the knowledge of local scratchers work in the dayton area..from a first hand observation. i'm not 100% sure that this isn't an attempt at "a scene from narnia"

Common guys all of you saying no penis tattoos. When you're an old man living in a retirement home or what ever, don't you wanna be known as the bad ass with your tattooed dick... These old folks got nothing to do but gossip, and word will get around very fast with something like that, even though people now days are getting more covered in tattoos, it ain't nothing compared to that. Idea #1 was cock on your cock.... #2 is a wizard, face and body on the pubic area, shaft is a magic wand, and scrotum is his beard continued.... I'll keep thinking of something until I got one that would be awesome. bonus points if you can fit his legs onto your legs.

I have seen this posted around for a few days and pretty much just wrote it off to typical trailer park bull shit, but now that I have taken a close look at the tattoo it's pretty damn funny. I know at least a couple of aspiring tattoo artists who have covered there girlfriend with their shit tattoos, but never quite so literally.

Found it. So cool. Rassier back piece drawing one Rassier back piece drawing two

I'm a little biased on this one, but I work with a kid named Adam Warmerdam who draws and paints some pretty ladies