Does anyone know how long we have to wait to get one? I have one that I really regret. I got it when I was 18 and dumb. Now that I can see it I need to get something done to it. I don't want anymore just to get this stupid thing fixed. The only good thing that came from it is that I have girls and non of them want a tattoo because of how stupid I was.

I would say that if you've got clearance from your doctor for everything else, then ask about that as well. It probably would be fine as long as you are regularly getting all your protein & calories in, as you need to be able to heal from the injury.

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Ever consider laser removal? Expensive and painful, I know but why take the risk of making it MORE regrettable? If the artist screws up or you get an infection you might end up with it looking WORSE then you do now.

I can't see why you'd have to wait a long time but you could easily ask your surgeon. If you do go with a cover up make sure to find an artist that specializes in them, or at least has several great examples in his/her workbook to show you. My DH had two covered up. He didn't really vet the first artist and not only is the ink already fading but the cover up is imperfect. It's not bad work, it's just not as nice as it could be. With the second cover up, we looked at three different artists before choosing one. It's a spectacular job with great ink, and it very creatively hides an old, embarrassing tat. Years later it's not fading at all and still looks awesome.

So, all that to say treat your tattoo artist like you would your surgeon and research! Tattoos are permanent and letting some guy that only knows how to do flash attempt to work a cover up is a huge mistake.

Good luck,

~Cheri