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Original poster

To remove this stupid, immature, ugly tattoo myself.

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senioritabonita · 23/02/2018 11:08

I got a tattoo when I was 17 - a standard transfer one, loads and loads of people got it at that time - yes, a stupid dolphin. It is behind my hip and I can't really see it, DH doesn't care. My kids both think its stupid and ugly. I hate it. I don't know why my hatred for it has grown so much. I love dolphins, wildlife, all animals but this fucking tattoo..... I really don't want it there when we go abroad for the first time in 4 years this summer.

I went for laser removal (only place within 50 miles of here) and the man was incredibly creepy so I left. It will apparently take a minimum of 8 sessions at £50 each - WTF?! This fucking tattoo cost £10 and is only 1x2.5 cm in size! WIBU to just numb it and sand it off with DH Dremel whilst everyone is out. Yes, it will hurt like a bastard but I want it gone and that would do it.

Does anyone have a better idea?

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RedSuitcase · 23/02/2018 18:30

Tbh OP I'm getting the sense this was posted for attention now.

weetabix07 · 23/02/2018 18:31

Yes I reiterate - I mean excision by a private professional surgeon NOT YOURSELF!! I understand how troubling this can be ( I still don't know what I was thinking getting the tattoo I got to this day). Argh!

LillianGish · 23/02/2018 18:54

Look on the bright side - it's not in a very visible place, indeed I imagine it is covered up most of the time. Many people probably don't even know you've got it unless you are in the habit of telling them. There are many worse and more obvious disfigurements you could have - I know people who would gladly swap for your discreet little tattoo. Not trying to minimise how you feel, just trying to give you some perspective.

OhForFrigSake · 23/02/2018 21:14

Tattoo Removal is expensive, but then the laser we use in our clinic cost £85,000 so obviously some of that is handed down to the client. That said, we've genuinely never caused a client scarring or textural changes to the skin and we have many many success stories of completely removed tattoos and nice, healthy, clear skin in its place. Please trust the experts and don't attempt it yourself.

CiderwithBuda · 24/02/2018 09:17

RedSuitcase that is very unkind. OP has explained that it is all tied up with negative feelings towards the time in her life when she had it done. She has come back to say thank you to posters who tried to understand her view. What in that is “attention seeking”?

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senioritabonita · 24/02/2018 09:40

Thanks so much for all the replies. I was a bit overwhelmed yesterday.

This morning it all seems quite insane and embarrassing Blush. I promise not to ever suggest or do anything so stupid in future.

I am probably 'attention seeking' to some extent - that is a fair comment. But I was in a state yesterday and I am glad I was attention seeking here with you all helping me and giving me some incredibly moving and kind words, which have really bolstered my confidence and acceptance of myself. I am glad I did not attention seek by doing something dangerous and stupid that upset my children.

I will research removal but agree that it is not a terrible tattoo and it is not a big deal, it is just the association it has for me that got under my skin yesterday, but I feel totally calm and rational now.

Thanks

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TheEgregiousPeach · 24/02/2018 10:09

Crikey, OP, I'm really glad you decided not to go down the Dremel, acid, flamethrower route. You'd end up on the cover of Take a Break or something-'Dolphin nearly KILLED me' (Love!!!Death!!!!Prizes!!!!)
On a serious note though, would therapy be useful in addressing negative associations? Cos those feelings would still be there when the tattoo is long gone. And you don't sound like you were attention seeking at all. You sounded desperate to be rid of the thing. Hope you're ok today Flowers

CaptainCardamom · 24/02/2018 11:34

Totally OP, that's what MN is for, at its best - reassurance, a range of views to put things into perspective, and just someone to listen to you having a wobble. Nothing wrong with asking about it on here when you were having those feelings. Flowers

weetabix07 · 24/02/2018 11:42

Good luck OP - if it's any consolation I've been there and know that feeling. Glad you feel better now!

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senioritabonita · 24/02/2018 11:57

@JustaBasicBitch that recommendation would be really great - thank you so much

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HellonHeels · 24/02/2018 12:50

I'm glad you posted OP - and even gladder you're feeling more calm today. Everyone needs and deserves positive attention Flowers

user1490607838 · 24/02/2018 12:57

That Kat girl looks 10,000 times better with all the tats covered. I know some people covered in tats think they look great, and are happy with them, but they really do look quite dreadful all over like that. I reckon 90% of people will say they look awful, if they're being honest.

As for the OP, it's obviously a ludicrous idea to sand your tat off! If it's so small, and you can't see it when you're dressed, then why does it even matter?! And saying 'I am 42 and can do what the hell I want!' is making you sound very immature.'

I also don't believe your kids say it's ugly and horrible. YOU think it is, and you're projecting your self-loathing onto them.

Go see a doctor and see if they can refer you to someone (privately) to get it removed!

pinkyredrose · 25/02/2018 10:07

That Kat girl looks 10,000 times better with all the tats covered

In ^your' opinion.

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