How And Why Do People Have A Tattoo Removed?

Tattoos have moved from the fringe to the mainstream in the last 50 years. Today, about 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 – 29 have one or more tattoos. Research has shown that many people consider tattoos creative, fashionable, interesting and cool. They get tattoos to feel unique, independent and draw attention to a particular experience or event. However, of the people who have a tattoo, about 40 percent regret their decision to get one. The reasons for tattoo regret are many, but there are a few that are popular.

According to tattoo removal experts, there are four main reasons that people want their tattoo removed. The first reason is that the tattoo was done on a whim or because of peer pressure. The person may have wanted a tattoo to fit in to a group, but do not really like the tattoo. It may be on the wrong part of their body. People with this type of tattoo regret want it off as soon as possible. Of these people, a failed relationship is the most common reason. The tattoo may be initials, a ring on their finger, a name or symbol of a relationship that has ended.

Another reason people want to remove a tattoo is that they do not like it. They do not like the design, color or image and it is not up to their expectations. The artist may not have been capable of doing the …show more content…
They may have split with a partner, left a group or gang and be looking for better job possibilities, that their tattoo may inhibit. The tattoo may be off-color, offensive to some people or silly, and the person wants it removed and out of his or her life. If they want a better job, the may need to go back to school, upgrade their resume and change their image. Even though many people have a tattoo, there may still be a stigma in certain job markets. This could mean removing some or all of their tattoos. It is very common for new brides and grooms to consider removing some or all of their