Are you ashamed of your tattoo? Do you wish you had never ‘inked’? If so, you are not alone. Fifty percent of tattooed people in America eventually regret having had a tattoo and in the UK that figure is 75 percent. There are many reported cases today the world over of people who wish they had never been ‘drawn on’ and the top reasons why they regret their tattoos are as follows.
• Tattoo done in a non certified shop – those who had their tattoo done cheaply usually end up having it removed (or wishing they could afford to) because they were not satisfied with the quality of the result.
• Choosing the wrong design – those who went through the tattoo process impulsively usually end up regretting it and wanting their tattoo erased. Ensure you know which design you want and think long and hard about where to place it.
• Being in the wrong frame of mind – be sober and don’t give in to peer pressure.
• Don’t make the mistake that thousands of people have made – and have a lover’s name or image tattooed on your body unless it is your spouse or lifelong partner….even then – think long and hard about it.
• Do not ‘test’ tattoo – your body is not a whiteboard that you can doodle upon and then wipe clean. Tattoos are a permanent print and laser removal is expensive. So before you start with it makes sure you are sure.
• Tattoos affect career prospects – many (some would say most) companies do not hire people with tattoos though they are qualified. Most of the time having a tattoo is not acceptable and seen negatively in the corporate world.
• Some people regret their tattoo because with it they picked up a disease. Think HIV… Hepatitis and think about the many other diseases one can contract by tattooing – especially when it is done by underground tattoo artist.
• Some people regret their tattoo and may have suffered some disfigurement or permanent scarring through infection by unsterilized needles and tools.
If you have a tattoo that you now regret, the cost of laser removal surgery may be out of your budget – thankfully however there are companies that manufacture tattoo removal creams that fade a tattoo over time – & you can use them in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
At sites like Tattoo Removal you’ll find Tatoo Removal information, raves and reviews and links to the stores that stock tattoo removal products you too can use at home.
Having a tattoo is a crucial decision to make – whatever design you choose and whereever you place it, people are going to make judgements about your choices – both negative and positive – for the rest of your life. Add to this the fact that your tattoo is not going to look so crisp, bright & sharp as the first few months after it was drawn…you therefore need to prepare yourself for the reality that your tattoo will eventually appear dull, its outline blurred and its design may well be dated. So think before you ink!
