Sarah Jayne-Dunn has revealed she’s had her first tattoo removed and confessed it was ‘hands down the most painful thing I’ve ever done’.
The former Hollyoaks actress, 43, took to her Instagram on Monday and told her fans that she started laser removal three years ago.
Sarah – who played Mandy Richardson on the show from 1996 to 2021 – shared how she previously had four sessions eight weeks apart, but the pain was unbearable.
The ex-soap star labelled her laser removal ‘more painful than birth’.
Taking to her socials, Sarah said she recently had one last session which faded the tattoo enough to cover it – and had a new design inked over the top.
Sarah wrote: ‘So, story time. I got my first tattoo in my late 20s while in New York, it was meant to be a delicate little butterfly… but it turned out much bigger, darker, and honestly, not very butterfly-like at all.
Sarah Jayne-Dunn has revealed she’s had her first tattoo removed and confessed it was ‘hands down the most painful thing I’ve ever done’
In place was a stunning hummingbird design, with the old tattoo completely gone
‘Over time the ink bled, and it became more of a blob than anything else. Add in the fact that it was done while I was with an ex (who turned out to be a total bad egg), and let’s just say the whole thing was tainted.’
She continued: ‘About 3 years ago I decided to start laser removal. I had 4 sessions, 8 weeks apart (If you are an OG you will have seen) hands down the most painful thing I’ve ever done (and I’ve given birth!).
‘The swelling, blisters, and itching after each treatment were brutal. I stopped after 4 sessions because I couldn’t bear it anymore, but the tattoo kept fading even after treatment. I did one more session about a year ago, and now it’s faded enough to cover with something new.’
The telly star then revealed her new ink – which was intricately covering up her lasered tattoo.
In place was a stunning hummingbird design.
Sarah has landed herself a new job as a pole dancing teacher not long after she quit Hollyoaks to pursue a career on OnlyFans.
She was given an ultimatum by bosses to stop sharing racy snaps or to leave – and she chose to walk away – but has always defended her decision for her controversial side hustle to TV bosses.
Not only does she do OnlyFans, but now dances too.
The mother-of-one has now shared photos in a thong as she confirmed she has now taught her first lesson.
Taking to her socials, Sarah said she recently had one last session which faded the tattoo enough to cover it, (pictured), and she’s had a new design inked over the top
The telly star then revealed her new ink – which was intricately covering up her lasered tattoo
She told The Sun: ‘It was great and all the women were so lovely – I’m really excited for them all to go on their own little pole dancing journey.’
‘I feel supported, I feel I can be myself and not be judged – and how rare is it to find that space and sense of community? I feel very lucky,’ she added.
Sharing updates with her followers before her first ever class, Sarah admitted she was feeling nervous.
On Instagram, the TV star penned: ‘I’m excited and terrified in equal measure… because very soon, I’ll be stepping into a whole new challenge – teaching my first beginners’ pole class!’
‘Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging.
‘From the very first spin, I was hooked. What started as a way to move and push myself has become so much more- strength, confidence, and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people who lift each other up (literally!).’
Sarah continued: ‘I’ve recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected.
‘Now, I’m about to take the next step, sharing everything I’ve learned with others. My beginner’s classes will be for absolute newbies or anyone wanting to go back to basics!
‘I’ll be teaching at the same studio where my journey began too which is exciting @PoleGymholmeschapel, and I can’t wait to help others discover just how empowering pole can be.’
