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Just got a coverup of a year-old tattoo, and I hate it. Can I get it removed? (Photo)

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Like the title says, I got a coverup of a tattoo that I had for about a year. The new tattoo is so dark I can't see myself liking it - I already started researching removal. However, seeing as it is a coverup, and the artist used white ink for the shading, I'm concerned this isn't a realistic possibility for me. I'm a 21 y/o, fair-skinned, female (if any of that info is relevant). Please help!

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