Tattoo Removal

[Tina_Luvs_Missy]

Anybody had a unwanted tattoo removed before? If so, please explain your tatt and how successful the result was.

I'm deeply considering it. I just don't like it anymore, my feelings have changed immensely. At first I absolutely loved it, but now I know one thing for sure... I enjoy looking at tats on someone else than on my own body!

It's unfortunate I feel this way, but feelings change I guess.

I will post a picture of my tattoo soon, tell me what you guys think (if the results would turn out to be great)

Any info would be great.

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

I was once told that the tattoo removal will still show light "stains" of the tattoo....almost to the point where its like well maybe I should of just keep it there than waste my money. Its not guarenteed. If you don't mind me asking what is the tattoo of?

[Tina_Luvs_Missy]

Originally Posted by ~Yorkie~Mommy~

I was once told that the tattoo removal will still show light "stains" of the tattoo....almost to the point where its like well maybe I should of just keep it there than waste my money. Its not guarenteed. If you don't mind me asking what is the tattoo of?

Well, I agree 50%. If the tattoo is big and is visible to exposure in public, then you'd regret getting remove, but if it's hidden somewhere, where you do not show in public most of the time and is a reasonable size then I wouldn't regret removing it. It's better to have a slight tint, than the tattoo being very noticable due to the colour and boldness.


As I did do some searching on google, specifically Toronto Laser Removal Clinics, that read that Black,. Blue and red are the easiest to remove and usually best results... depending on size and location as well, so this brought me more courage to go ahead and do it, because my tattoo is blue with different shades of blue.

here are two pictures of it:

Full body shot (minus my head)
http://i30.tinypic.com/v8oifl.jpg

Close up
http://i27.tinypic.com/evb420.jpg

The outlining is dark blue, but looks black in this pic because of the purity and boldness, because that was taken a few days after I got my tattoo.

[Ponyup]

I personally think your tattoo is beautiful. But if you hate it you hate it; & i totally understand. I got one on my toe & regretted it immediately. I have had two removal treatments & all except for one heavy line it's almost completely gone. Right now you can tell where it was because the skin is still red from the laser which takes a very long time to go away. it has been over 2 months since my last treatment. I am waiting until winter to hit it again; because the combination of tanning & laser can be detrimental to your skin. Sometimes I think it was a waste of money; but i've been wearing sandals now for 2 months & no one has noticed it; so it must have worked. I would just go talk to a laser specialist & they can tell you what kind of results you can expect. Your skin will never look like it did before the tattoo & it hurts like you would not believe. But other than that it was worth is for me.

[Mayas Mommy]

Awww I love you Tat ... it's cute ...

I have several of them and I made shure there on places where there covered up .... they can only be seen if I want it too .....

I have been told the removal hurts more then getting it ......

[Lexie Blue]

Personally, I wouldn't remove it. . .but I'm biased.

[txshopper73]

I've considered getting one of my tats removed. Laser would be the way that I go. Only problem is, the guy that did it obviously didn't know what he was doing since there is a lot of scarring where he went too deep. It's unfortunate but I'm afraid that if I were to get it lasered off, you would still see the outline and other parts because of the scarring.

[RONLYNN]

Originally Posted by Lexie Blue

Personally, I wouldn't remove it. . .but I'm biased.

Well yours are beautiful!!

[labrown]

Really, a tattoo is just a colorful scar. And if you remove it, you will still have a scar. So, which do you prefer? An obvious tattoo scar or a spot on your skin that will never look the same again?

[loveyorks]

I think it's a really nice and real easy to cover up. I personally would leave well enough alone - I've seen some real messed up removals and I would not want to go there. I have something similar on the back of my shoulder - so I think your butterfly is very pretty. Have you thought about trying to use the same tatt and converting it into something else??

[Lexie Blue]

Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Well yours are beautiful!!

Thank you, Rhonda!

[Lexie Blue]

Originally Posted by labrown

Really, a tattoo is just a colorful scar. And if you remove it, you will still have a scar. So, which do you prefer? An obvious tattoo scar or a spot on your skin that will never look the same again?

This is exactly what I wanted to say but I just couldn't put it as succinctly as you have. And I really think it's a nice, unobtrusive tattoo.

[labrown]

Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Well yours are beautiful!!

I agree! I searched to see if you had posted pics of them and sure enough, I found an old thread with many of them! I like them too!!!

[labrown]

I have makeup made for tattoo cover, I have to wear it when doing theater work. It isn't cheap but it does a pretty good job if you ever just don't want to show it off. I cover one of my tattoos at work so people don't ask me about it. It gets really old saying the same thing 30 times a night about the same tattoo. Makes it lose meaning to me.

[Oscar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Tina_Luvs_Missy

Anybody had a unwanted tattoo removed before? If so, please explain your tatt and how successful the result was.

I'm deeply considering it. I just don't like it anymore, my feelings have changed immensely. At first I absolutely loved it, but now I know one thing for sure... I enjoy looking at tats on someone else than on my own body!

It's unfortunate I feel this way, but feelings change I guess.

I will post a picture of my tattoo soon, tell me what you guys think (if the results would turn out to be great)

Any info would be great.

Can I ask why you don't like it anymore? Is it that you don't like the butterfly or that you don't like ANY tat's on your body? If it is the latter, changing the tat or adding to it would not work - have it removed. Personally, I love it! I had a tat on my right shoulder for 27 years...loved it when I got it...then was ashamed of it and hid it for years...then earlier this year I stepped up and got it covered with a larger bolder tat...and I LOVE it. You gotta do what you feel is right tho. I have always heard that a tat should have a really deep meaning for you to get it...did yours when you got it? If not, and you really, really don't like it, I would remove it. Good luck on whatever you decide! It is really beautiful by the way!