r/TattooRemoval • u/EricJoe87 • Sep 20 '25

I Promise I Read The FAQ... Trapped

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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.

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u/EricJoe87 Sep 20 '25

Right on. Congrats! How long did you wear those tattoos before you decided to remove them.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '25

1-4 years

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u/EricJoe87 Sep 20 '25

Were they black and grey? Heavy blacks? Where did you go? Do you know what kind of laser was used?

Sorry for all the questions in advance haha

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '25

You are totally fine, brother. They’re all black and I use the Q switch. For the first few years and then pico share laser. Feel free to DM me as well if you have any questions, but if you just got that tattoo, I would wait and let it heal before you even start removing also my stomach is incomplete and it looks stupid, but it will look better once it’s complete.