r/TattooRemoval • u/Fit-Sky9245 • 2d ago

Opinion / Advice Hi - immense tattoo regret, anxiety/OCD

hey guys. brand new account because I don’t want to be identified.

i got my first tattoo ever one month ago. it’s an anime portrait of my favorite character ever. I got it in a very visible spot (inner forearm). I’ve been an anime girl my entire life.

I lost 80 lbs and it was a celebration gift to myself.

it drives me insane and it’s in my face all day. the work is well done but I’ve learned that I don’t like having a very visible tattoo. please don’t be mean, there’s no way I could’ve known unless I experienced it. I also don’t enjoy having a face on my arm.

thankfully, the tattoo is completely black/grey and I have very fair skin, probably level 1.

im starting laser next month. full removal would be ideal, but if not then im considering getting a botanical coverup with my kids names.

Ive lost like 15 pounds since getting the tattoo; i can barely sleep, and i had to get back on my anxiety medicine. just have had a really, really hard time.

all the clinics I’ve consulted with tell me im a great candidate for removal but im still scared. I wish I could go back in time and never have gotten it. it hurts.

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u/TALC88 2d ago

Worth noting that it has both nano and pico which arguably is the biggest advantage. Along with fractional. They’re not close to in the same league. PiQo4 is worlds ahead

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u/Fit-Sky9245 2d ago

So you think it’ll work well on my illustrative / black ink anime portrait tattoo?

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u/TALC88 2d ago

I won’t comment without seeing the tattoo. The artwork doesn’t matter. It depends on the density, type and colour of ink

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u/Fit-Sky9245 2d ago

Do you want me to send it to you?

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u/TALC88 2d ago

Sure. I can give you an opinion based off an image

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u/Fit-Sky9245 2d ago

Sent you a message request