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Anxiety over New Large Tattoo
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I spent 6 months working on my first tattoo ,...
dmwboyApril 25, 2016
I spent 6 months working on my first tattoo , wanted to put family crest on right arm , went through many design changes finally got what I wanted and had outline done 3 weeks ago ! Felt really good about it at first but was a little concerned about how big it actually was on my arm and then I started to second guess on why I got a tattoo and why did I get it so big !! I just turned 50 a week ago and maybe I was having a mid life crisis and figured a tattoo would make me feel better ! Well it totally backfired !! I completely fell off the reality wagon and emotionally went into a deep depression filled with horrible anxiety over a huge tattoo that is now a permanent fixture on my arm !! It really caught me off guard . So as it stands right now I have just the outline done and waiting for the anxiety to subside so I can determine whether I want to get it removed or get the shading and coloring done ! I am trying to gut it out and hope that eventually I will like it and get it done ! On the other hand I am wondering if I should get it removed except for the cross and the antlers that are on the top of the design ! I really like that part of it and maybe it would make me feel better if it wasn't covering my arm ! Looking for some advice from anyone who has experienced this !!
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April 25, 2016
Honestly, I think the design itself looks great, nor do I think it's too big, and would be even better once the coloring and shading are complete. Maybe after awhile you'll adjust to it? And if not, I totally understand because I'm having a tattoo removed myself, lol. Have you looked into any specific kinds of lasers? My tattoo was all black with heavy lines and I've used the Picosure for most of my treatments. On May 16th, I will go to a different clinic to try out the new Enlighten. It uses the same picosecond technology that Picosure uses, but has a better wavelength for black ink.
April 25, 2016
Thanks for your comment , I have only looked into the picosur but have no idea how many treatments it would take nor the cost ! I really do like my tat but really didn't want it that big ! Thanks for your support
April 26, 2016
I heard that the black outline tattoo is the best for picosur laser with great results !!I sure hope so ! I'm not sure how long I should wait before making the decision to remove !!!
April 26, 2016
I've seen really good results with the Picosure on black outlines and I've had great results too. I have a review that you can check out.... as far as wait time on making a decision on your tattoo, I would at least wait 6-8 weeks. If nothing else, the body needs a proper amount of time to heal before undergoing the trauma of laser removal.
April 26, 2016
Awesome I would love to read the review ! I got my tattoo a month ago ! So this will give me a little more time to think things out thanks !
April 26, 2016
Hi there!
You are not alone! Everyone here has experienced the demon that is tattoo regret. Let me reassure you that such a big change to your body does take time to get used to. The panic sets in and our brains scream "get it off get it off get it off - oh my god I can't I can't I can't".
I felt the same way! However, after a few weeks, you don't think about your tattoo constantly, you carry on with life and realise that the tattoo you have planned, designed and wanted for ages, isn't this huge mistake you think it is. It is a strange roller coaster of emotions. It totally took me by surprise! I am not one to get anxious or depressed over anything but my tattoo regret was very real and scary.
Let the ink settle and give your mind time to adjust. Go out, show people, walk around in tshirts and you'll see....no one cares, no one will judge, life carries on as it did before.
x
You are not alone! Everyone here has experienced the demon that is tattoo regret. Let me reassure you that such a big change to your body does take time to get used to. The panic sets in and our brains scream "get it off get it off get it off - oh my god I can't I can't I can't".
I felt the same way! However, after a few weeks, you don't think about your tattoo constantly, you carry on with life and realise that the tattoo you have planned, designed and wanted for ages, isn't this huge mistake you think it is. It is a strange roller coaster of emotions. It totally took me by surprise! I am not one to get anxious or depressed over anything but my tattoo regret was very real and scary.
Let the ink settle and give your mind time to adjust. Go out, show people, walk around in tshirts and you'll see....no one cares, no one will judge, life carries on as it did before.
x
April 27, 2016
I think the tattoo is the perfect size....for the size of your arm....if it was smaller it would look out of place...once it is coloured it will be gorgeous! It will just take you some time to get used to it is all.
April 27, 2016
Yeah this is true ^^ For something like a family crest design...like a piece of armour...yeah if it was smaller it would look like a badge. Now it looks like it fits your arm as if it is part of you! x
April 27, 2016
I think it looks really good. I had a sleeve done. I'm 46. I had a very brief moment like wtf am I doing. Now I am so glad I did the sleev. These are just our opinions though. You are the one that has to ultimately be happy with the choice.
My initial tattoo had caused me grief as well as this too big and much lower than I really wanted.
I personally like your design and don't think it's too big at all, but I totally get how you are feeling.
Good luck with your choices!