Tattoo Removal

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You may be able to erase the mistake tattoo with a laser treatment, dermabrasion, or excision, but inker beware…removal is a potentially painful and lengthy process

Average Price: $750

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Painful but Worth It -Fort Collins, CO

areis918 spent $100 in Fort Collins, CO Updated 23 hours ago

I have many tattoos from when I was young. Half of them were done by an ex-boyfriend with a homemade gun. He had spent years in prison "perfecting his art" and I decided to let him practice on me. Now it has been 18 years and I want them gone. Every time I look in the mirror I am reminded of him... Read more

13 comments | 1 Thank You

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Full Arm, Light Lines Tattoo - Boston, MA

CourtW13 scheduled for 11 Jun 2013 in Boston, MA Updated 2 days ago

I recently began to outline a full sleeve tattoo. The first session included laying out ravens around my arm (for the most part the artist I went to uses very few dark lines so this was all done with 'gray lines' which basically look like pen marks.) The second session included added some... Read more

6 comments | 3 Thank Yous

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Chest Football Tatoo - Plymouth, England

chrishay123 spent $97 in Plymouth ENGLAND Updated 2 days ago

I have a chest tatoo of the football team Manchester United. I got this done approx. 2 years ago. I booked myself in for tatoo removal at a clinic in Plymouth in England recently and my first session was on December 12th. I had the colour and the black outlining treated and it cost me £60... Read more

15 comments | 3 Thank Yous

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We're All in This Together! - Columbus, OH

TrueBlush spent $1,500 in Columbus, OH Updated 2 days ago

Hi everyone! I recently got a tattoo that I regret and can't explain how much this site has helped me. Reading other people's stories and feeling like I can connect with someone is such a great feeling. I've been going to a dermatologist for years now who I've always gotten along with and... Read more

12 comments

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Removal of brand new dense black

flamingo3388 spent $150 in Reno, NV Updated 3 days ago

I am going to be getting married in June of 2013. I had always had this terrible tattoo of a pinup girl on my right forearm that i thought would be nice to cover up by the wedding. She never really bothered me too much, but i understood that she didnt look quite right and was eager to have... Read more

62 comments | 5 Thank Yous

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I Got a Bad Cover Up and I'm Looking for the Best Way to Remove It - Scottsdale, AZ

Fullofregret spent $1 in Scottsdale, AZ Updated 4 days ago

About two weeks ago I had a very large colorful cover up tattoo done on my stomach. I had to have two 6-7 hour sessions done to cover up the old tattoo and it is still not even completely finished but I've had enough done to know that I hate it so needless to say I will not be going back. The... Read more

6 comments

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Lasering for a Coverup. I Just Want my Piece of Mind Back. - Kentucky, KY

kidpyr0 spent $2,000 in Kentucky, KY Updated 4 days ago

I've been struggling with BDD and anorexia nervosa since I was 12 years old, and this 2 month old tattoo has robbed me of all the strength I had pushed myself to build up. Immediately after having it done, after having begged for this tattoo for my birthday and spending months choosing the... Read more

7 comments | 1 Thank You

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When Two Tribals Go - United Kingdom, GB

JannV spent $300 in United Kingdom, GB Updated 5 days ago

Wanted to get rid of the ankle tribal tat, which was a cover up (should have gone for laser at that point!), and also decided the one on my back could take a hike too. Session 1 Jan 2013. Painful but can cope with it. Redness on first night and some itching. Felt it 'stop working' about a week... Read more

14 comments | 3 Thank Yous

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Documenting my Tattoo Removal Using the Alex Tri Vantage - Toronto, ON

blackberry11 (RealFriend) spent $2,200 in Advantage Laser Clinic Toronto ON Updated 5 days ago

I Feel it's important to share my experience with tattoo laser removal to help others. My tattoo is 6x12 upper back. It is a cover up, however the tattoo before was very small light circles down my spine , the majority of the tattoo being removed is the cover up. I have had 1 treatment Sept 7... Read more

547 comments | 6 Thank Yous

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Tattoo on Wrist. 9 Laser Appointments with No Avail then Excision -Newcastle

rosiebum spent $850 in skin newcastle Updated 6 days ago

I had a tattoo on my wrist for two years and grew out of it. I decided to try laser removal and after 9 goes it wasnt really coming out so I decided on excision. Excision was a easy process of around 20 mins. it was bandaged up for 7 days and its 10 days post op and looking rather nice! Im so... Read more

11 comments

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Just Started the R20 Tattoo Removal - Boston, MA

Boston123 spent $250 in Boston, MA Updated 6 days ago

Hi everyone! I have a 15 y/o lower back tattoo that is not huge, but difficult colors. It's black, green, purple and yellow. I loved it for about 6 months and for the past 14.5 years I have been wearing long shirts and big bathing suits because I hate it so much! I made the decision to have it... Read more

4 comments | 2 Thank Yous

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A Dream Becomes a Nightmare but the End is in Sight - Hawaii, HI

kahelelani (RealFriend) spent $600 in Hawaii, HI Updated 9 days ago

I live in a place where hand tattooes are culturally acceptable if not expected. I began the tattoo journey years ago with the help of a trusted artist. I always wanted to add to the tattoo, it was stunning and so unique. I went back to the trusted artist, we discussed for an extensive amount of... Read more

39 comments | 10 Thank Yous

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laser tattoo removal :) - Northcote, AU

Kittykat777 spent $200 in Northcote, AU Updated 9 days ago

Hi everyone my names Tamara im 22 years old. Im writing this honest review to help people if they are considering Laser Tattoo Removal. After continuously looking about finding the right tattoo removal place. I found one, yay!.... Im starting my first tattoo removal session at a new place that... Read more

2 comments | 2 Thank Yous

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Tattoo Laser Removal - Wrist

abryant spent $50 in Guildford, GB Updated 16 days ago

I got my first tattoo on my wrist when I was 18. It didn't turn out that great so after a few years I had it covered up with a new tattoo (which had to be bigger and darker). Its now been a few more years and I can see my previous tattoo showing through. It really annoys me and being on... Read more

30 comments | 1 Thank You

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8 Sessions in and Only Little Result - Southampton, UK

smallangel spent $400 in Southampton, UK Updated 18 days ago

I had this stupid tattoo on my wrist done about 12years ago and didn't really think this far when I had it done. Over the years I kept regretting it and wanted to get rid of it. In 2011 I started having laser sessions down a tattoo shop. After the 1st session I decided to have a second tattoo... Read more

10 comments | 2 Thank Yous

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Painfully Waiting...- San Francisco, CA

Mae C spent $250 in San Francisco, CA Updated 19 days ago

I have have about ten tattoos and want a majority of them removed. Thank goodness most of my tattoos are fairly simple and small. I never thought having tattoos would make me feel so insecure and sad. I specifically dress myself in order to cover my tattoos and it just sucks not feeling... Read more

16 comments | 2 Thank Yous

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Live and Learn, my Journey

Barbiedoll90 spent $1,200 in Dr. Tattoff Updated 19 days ago

I never thought i would be one to regret a tattoo and yet here I find myself regretting and hating myself for it. To start I have multiple tattoos, the others I love and am happy with. I have one tattoo on the upper portion of my right arm of a koi, water and a banner reading "cure SMA",... Read more

65 comments | 4 Thank Yous

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Ankle Tattoo Removal

Kokowillis spent $2,500 in New York, NY Updated 21 days ago

I started tattoo removal on 1/31/13 in attempt to erase an impulsive decision I made 15 years ago. I never really thought about what I wanted to I ended up with a red scorpion that everyone thinks is a lobster. I hate it and have wanted it gone for about 14.5 years! My first treatment was... Read more

18 comments | 1 Thank You

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Regretting a Fresh Tattoo - Virginia, VA

Regretful99 spent $2,000 in Virginia, VA Updated 21 days ago

Here goes. Much like many others in this nifty little community, I have a one month old blob of a coverup tattoo on my shoulder and chest. The original tattoo is only about three months old. I'm so dumb. The original tattoo wasn't bad, but was unfinished and definitely had some flaws. The guy... Read more

108 comments | 6 Thank Yous

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A very long and painful process - Pittsburgh, PA

Tena G (RealFriend) spent $250 in Pittsburgh, Pa Updated 22 days ago

I have had 3 sessions so far and can see a difference. The red color is almost gone, but i am seeing difficulty with the black. Each session is $250, it is pricey, but hopefully worth it. My tattoo stretches across my chest. it's a quote and two roses. I don't get any anesthetic or... Read more