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

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Average Price: $750

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spent $97 in Plymouth ENGLAND Updated 21 hours 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

spent $1,500 in Columbus, OH Updated 21 hours 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

spent $150 in Reno, NV Updated 1 day 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

57 comments | 4 Thank Yous

spent $1 in Scottsdale, AZ Updated 2 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

spent $2,000 in Kentucky, KY Updated 3 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

3 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $300 in United Kingdom, GB Updated 4 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

(RealFriend) spent $2,200 in Advantage Laser Clinic Toronto ON Updated 4 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

spent $850 in skin newcastle Updated 4 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

spent $250 in Boston, MA Updated 5 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

(RealFriend) spent $600 in Hawaii, HI Updated 7 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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