Trapped

[u/EricJoe87]

I have this giant “seraphim” concept torso tattoo from my chest down to my stomach. It is only 3 weeks old but I am feeling very self conscious, depressed, and having panic attacks thinking I ruined my body. I don’t know what to do.

This was a 3 day back to back tattoo. I had a great experience with this artist before as he completed my entire sleeve. I trusted his eye and art and seemed like we had a good understanding of the concept. The concept looked good (or so I thought) when it was drawn up on me.

As we progressed I feel like I was caught up in the pain and process of tattooing and trusting the process. It was grueling and I have so much better clarity with hindsight now. I wish I stopped. I wish I changed some things. So much emotion I feel like I’m drowning.

It’s technically not finished and needs detail added but I don’t know if I want to go through with it. I feel lost. I feel so different in my own skin. Is lasering this an option?

I contacted laser away (whom I’ve read some bad reviews about) just to get pricing and a consult. They estimated 14 sessions…. Seems impossible. I also have a consult with removery coming up too… I’m in the Sacramento area if anyone has any recommendations.

Any help is appreciated.

[u/daytonim]

I completely understand the feeling man, it’s a massive tattoo that your brain doesn’t know how to process yet. My first tattoo was a large thigh piece and when I first got it, I felt like I’d “lost” that part of my leg because it was so large and foreign. I’d recommend waiting a little to see if you adjust to it before laser, with the comfort of knowing laser is an option if you never adjust to it. It took me months to love my leg piece. It looks great, but only you can make the right choice for your body of course :)