Getting a tattoo can bring a person a lot of happiness and spiritual growth. When you make something important to you last forever on your body, it makes you feel closer to it and keeps it in your mind and heart all the time. The bad news is that not all tattoos keep making people feel good over time. You might need to get your tattoo removed to make your life better for a number of reasons, such as if it didn’t turn out the way you wanted or if it hasn’t held up well over time. Here are the top four ways that getting a tattoo can hurt your mental and emotional health.
Tattoos from relationships gone by
Many people who love their partner get a tattoo for them. Getting a tattoo that represents your partner or that you and your partner both get is a great way to show how much you love and care for each other. But if the relationship ends, it can be a painful reminder of the old one that you don’t want to see every day. A great way to get rid of that emotional trauma is to get the tattoo completely removed or faded so you can cover it up with something else.
Things from your old self that you still have
One of the best things about life is that no matter where you are today, you can always change who you will be tomorrow. When a person goes through a change that they like, it’s normal for them to want to leave the old version of themselves behind. If you got a tattoo that fit who you were at the time but doesn’t fit who you are now, laser tattoo removal is a safe and effective way to get rid of the bad reminder.
Tattoos that are not cool
If you use social media, someone has probably shared an article with the title “Tattoo Fails.” People might share these posts because they find them funny, but it’s not so funny for the people who were promised one thing but got something else instead, which was then left on their bodies for everyone to see. When a tattoo doesn’t turn out as well as promised, it can make the person who got it very upset. In these situations, getting rid of the tattoo may be the only way to stop being ashamed of it.
Things you don’t like about your reflection
There isn’t always a clear reason why you no longer love a piece of jewelry you’re wearing. It doesn’t matter why it bothers you to look in the mirror and see your tattoo; what matters is that you don’t like it, which can be very painful and stressful. When this happens, you can get rid of the tattoo with a laser so you can love the way you look again.
At Del Coast Tattoo Removal, we know that an unwanted tattoo can make a person feel bad about themselves, and we’re happy to help them feel better. Contact us today to set up a consultation if your tattoo is making you feel bad. We’ll talk about your options and help you find the best way to get rid of that emotional drain.