It’s definitely important to be very careful when selecting a tattoo. And think carefully before you actually get one too! Nearly a third of people with tattoos regret getting one. Survey findings show that men are more likely to have tattoo regret than women. With tattoo’s becoming more and more popular, I think some people just ‘go along’ to be cool, and then alter have regret!

Tattoo regret was also three times more likely among men if they got their tattoo before reaching the age of 16. Meanwhile, the demographic least likely to regret a tattoo was women who got their tattoo after age 21.

According to the Mayo Clinic, tattoo removal can be completed either by surgery, laser surgery or dermabrasion — and should never be attempted on your own.

Do you regret getting your tattoo?