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3 - Seattle, WA

Name: 3 - Seattle, WA
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Author: spikerocky

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Hi guys , so I've been reading on this site about...

spikerockyJuly 27, 2016

Hi guys , so I've been reading on this site about others experiencing similar stories as me so I thought I'd share mine. Somehow it helps to know I'm not alone. I'm 23 years old and I recently got a tattoo on my left forearm of three wild roses. The tattoo itself is beautifully done and has meaning behind it, I just feel that it is WAY bigger than I'd envisioned. I love the tattoo but hate the size and placement. This was also my first ever tattoo, so I feel it looks so weird having a large forearm tattoo with nothing on my upper arms. Is it weird? Maybe this is just in my head. I'm just having such a hard time adjusting ive even thought about lazer removal. I've become obsessed with browsing the Internet for lazer removal success stories and others experiences. I just feel so sad all the time and keep asking myself WHY did I choose to put the tattoo there and why didn't I get it put elsewhere after seeing the large stencil. Live and learn I guess , but this is really eating at me. Would like to hear your opinions or similar stories. Thanks for listening

Replies (11)

acc0229em

July 27, 2016

I think your tattoo is awesome, and getting a tattoo (especially a very visible one) can be a big adjustment. I suggest living with it for a bit. I got a tattoo on my forearm as well and jumped right into removal...and the truth is sometimes I wish I would've waited just a bit longer. Sit with it for a bit. If you find yourself able to live with it, then great! It can be an adjustment mentally, and ultimately the choice is yours, but I like the tattoo. :D

spikerocky

July 27, 2016

Thanks a lot ! :) I've only had it a few months so I'll probably wait awhile longer before making any decisions. I know it would be a really long painful process !

WinterWeather

July 31, 2016

You also have to keep in mind that full removal often isn't possible- so perhaps the beautiful tattoo you do have would be better than a half removed version of it. Best of luck!

nickyvandy

July 28, 2016

I love that tattoo!!!! Gorgeous! I am adjusting to a huge one on my arm still. I am having part of it removed as I hate what I added but trying to adjust to a tattoo is hard. I would keep it for awhile and see if you can get used to it. It's gorgeous!

Eva G

July 28, 2016

Beautiful tattoo, give yourself some time to adjust and then see how you're feeling.

eenicole

July 29, 2016

It looks absolutely beautiful! I recently got my tenth tattoo, and immediately freaked out afterwards because it was slightly different than what I had envisioned -- it's normal. Now it's my favorite tattoo! Give yourself some time to get used to it and you'll feel better!!

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