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I wanted this tattoo for years and a week ago I...
alisha705July 10, 2016
I wanted this tattoo for years and a week ago I decided to get it. But now that I have it I hate it. I love he design and the way it was done but the placement was a bad decision. I got it on my forearm and now I'm depressed looking at it. It's huge and I'm not that big of a person. After I got it my family and friends where upset at me for getting it. Most said they loved the design it's the placement that was a problem. So now I feel like I should have t removed. I've been depressed ever since I got it, we'll ever since people started giving their opinions. Now I just feel bad.
I've struggled with self image for most of my life and now I just feel worse. Everytime I look at it I get depressed. But then sometimes I love my tattoo, it's on and off.
I would like anyone's opinion on the situation. Also is tattoo removal a good idea will my arm look the same. It's all black ink and just a outline. I've had it for less then a week :(
I've struggled with self image for most of my life and now I just feel worse. Everytime I look at it I get depressed. But then sometimes I love my tattoo, it's on and off.
I would like anyone's opinion on the situation. Also is tattoo removal a good idea will my arm look the same. It's all black ink and just a outline. I've had it for less then a week :(
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July 14, 2016
It's like I've been reading my own thoughts! Stay strong! I have a black outline tattoo myself, I believe there's a chance of getting rid of it completely! x
July 14, 2016
Place your tattoos according to what your plans are in life. What I mean by that is I for instance am a full-time college student going into the professional field. When I am planning for my tatts I give great consideration to the side and the placement of it. Most of mine can be covered up by a watch, bracelet or shirt. For this reason, as a female I would not suggest getting it where you placed it or that size. I think it's very pretty, but we do have judgmental people or the people that walk on water that always have something negative to say. I hope things turn out for the best alisha, keep your head up and keep us posted.
P.S. I really love that piece
P.S. I really love that piece
July 15, 2016
It sounds to me like you more concerned about what others may think about it than what you think about it. You wanted this tattoo for years the design is good. You should never listen to other peoples opinions only your own and your gut instinct so that fact that i think its a really rad tattoo should not matter to you. Laser is a long road and you will most definitely be left with scarring. If you do decided to go laser be careful who you choose and have a few consultations. I think some for of psychotherapy or counselling may be beneficial to you but again this is my opinion and you have to make these decisions for your self. Best of luck what you decide but remember there is a good long life out there so dont let a small bit of ink on the inner part of your forearm dictate what kind of life you lead see it it perspective.
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July 16, 2016
I have the same problem, I planned a tattoo of the year, finally I did this, two weeks ago, on the forearm. I wanted to hide my scars by the tattoo, but design was wrong and now the scars are more visible and tattoo also. I am depressed, I can not sleep at night. I don't have money for remove and I know it will be hard to clean off, because it's color. So, I try to live with it.
I think your tattoo isn't so big, try to get used to. But if you have the money it will be easily to remove, I think.
I think your tattoo isn't so big, try to get used to. But if you have the money it will be easily to remove, I think.
July 20, 2016
I think it is a lovely tattoo, but I totally understand the regret of placement. I wish I had never gotten one on my arm as I feel like people stare at it. I am sorry you are feeling this way, it can be rough. But give it time. I have had mine for a while and I don't always love it but I have learned to live with it, for now.
Good luck.
Good luck.
July 29, 2016
The placement is only bad because technically, in the world of tattoo artists, it's upside down (though it's obviously your preference; your arm). It wouldn't be terribly difficult to remove as there is no color but it's all about how you personally feel about it. You have plenty of time to decide... I am heavily tattooed and have some tattoos people don't care for and have also had tattoos removed that people said they loved; it's a very personal decision and not someone else's to make for you :)
UPDATED FROM alisha705
Thank you for everyone's support.
alisha705September 2, 2016
Thank you for everyone's support. I decided to keep the tattoo I got use to it and everyone that was bothering me doesn't say much about it. I love the design and I brought light sweaters to cover it up with. The job that I'm going for actually didn't mind my tattoo since it wasn't offensive and not as big as people where making it out to be. Thanks you guys though!
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September 3, 2016
I'm glad to hear you are keeping it. I just read your first post where you said sometimes you love it. I was going to recommend not doing anything to remove or change the tattoo until you've lived with it for a while. Glad to see you received compliments on the tattoo as well as encouragement to not worry what your friends and families think!
Welcome to the community, I hope that you find lots of support here. Would you consider sharing a photo of your tattoo? Is it black and grey or color?