Help! I need to get a tattoo removed! any info would be helpful!?

Question

When I was young I got a tattoo that I regret getting and I need to get it removed. I have no idea how much it will cost, where to go to get it removed, and if it would hurt. Most importantly, I need to know how much it would cost me and how long it would take to remove it. It's pretty small, about half an inch length and an inch width.

Answer 1

There are several different methods all with different results and different prices, and unfortunately any that are really effective are going to hurt (often more than the tattoo itself did), and it's not a one-time deal either. Most tattoo removals require more than one session with the doctor, and each session is an additional cost.

Also, since your tattoo is so small, a cheaper alternative might be tattoo concealer- here's a website for that: http://www.colortration.com/tattoocover_tattoocover.htm.

I suggest this as an alternative to removal not only because removal is so expensive and painful, but because the skin where a tattoo has been removed can sometimes look unattractive...a friend of mine went through the laser procedure with a very reputable doctor but her skin ended up raised and it made the area very obvious. I'm not saying this happens to everyone- it obviously depends on the person and other factors,- but it is something to consider.

You could also try a coverup tattoo- just remember that as a general rule, the coverup must be at least 3 times bigger than the original tattoo in order to draw the eye away from the original design.

Definitely check out my link sources below for more detailed info on the different procedures and costs and for info on tattoo concealer...

Hope this helps and good luck! :)

Answer 2

Home Based Tattoo Removal

Answer 3

Years ago I had a home made tattoo and hated it.
I went a tattoo shop & told the guy there I wanted him to white wash it for me. Well... he talked me into a cover up and I have never been so happy with the new one.
Either the one costs and hurts the same, so why not have a coverup.

Answer 4

I was asking my tattoo guy about this and he told me about this new technique that he does using a type of acid.He applies it with the same type of gun used to do tattoos,he told me it was about the same price of getting a tattoo.But the healing time was a little longer and it looks gross when it is healing.the tattoo shop is called EXIT 13 TATTOO it is in Saraland AL in mobile county.It is just off exit 13 on I65

Answer 5

well ihave heard that lasering it off is alot more painful then the actual tattoo itself. leaves scarrign and can cost over 500 dollars a treatment. i hear you need more then a few treatment to get it complete;y removed

you can always get a coverup tattoo though

Answer 6

There is a product out called wrecking balm that works without lasers and stuff you just apply it to your tattoo. I hear that it works but have never seen the results first hand.

Answer 7

I've heard that it is very painful to have it removed, twice as much as it was getting it. I know there are different types of laser treatments and depending on where you go to get it done, it can be expensive.

Answer 8

costs alot of many and hurts worse than getting it. why not just get it covered with another tattoo.

Answer 9

u can remove ur tattoo easily by applying liberal amounts of oil or cold cream on that tattooed spot....................if it is a temporary tattoo that is

Answer 10

put some alcohol on a tissue and rub really hard