Nothing lasts forever and a tattoo is no different.
No matter how sure we were that it would remain a permanent feature in our lives, we can, and do, change our minds.
Here are some of the reasons why- you might be surprised!
1. Poor Quality: You planned a special tattoo and the artist did not deliver to your standard and you're disappointed with the result. Don't worry, as well as full removal you could opt for a couple of treatments to fade it before a cover up. This prevents any cover up from having to be darker and larger.
2. Change in Fashion: Tattoos are like our favourite clothes. We wear them all the time and love them to bits but sometimes the feeling they are dated or no longer in fashion can outweigh their benefits and it's time for them to go or hide (see above).
3. Changed your Mind: Simply fancy a change? No problem thanks to state of the art laser technology.
4. No longer appropriate: You may decide what was flirty in your 20s and fun in your 30s, even acceptable in your 40s may be inappropriate in your 50s and you now wish to have it removed. The good news is older tattoos can be removed with fewer treatments than newer ones.
5. Weight Loss: Those who have lost a lot of weight can see their long straight tattoo crinkle up into a wobbly mass as their skin shrinks. Treat yourself and get it removed. You deserve it.
6. Pregnancy: I have seen lots of lower abdomen and around the belly button tattoos which have suffered due to one or more pregnancies. Stretch marks, caesarean scars and the massive increase in girth that accompanies pregnancy can transform a small elegant dolphin into an ugly eel. Once finished having babies is the best time to have these removed.
7. New Job: Many feel self-conscious if they have a job or a uniform that leaves their tattoo on display. Catering staff, NHS staff who need to be 'naked below the elbow' and sometimes when it's just too hot in the office and you want to roll your sleeves up. Don't let a tattoo restrict your life. 6 months and it could be gone forever.
8. New Partner: Need I say more?
9. Spelling Mistake: Embarrassing to say the least (even although it's not your fault). Have it removed altogether or faded enough to allow correction.
10. Wrong Symbol or Lettering: you know, the Chinese proverb that is in fact a load of made up nonsense? Don't delay, get it removed today.
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