I have 2 small tattoos in places where you can't see them (unless I want you too LOL.) I have had them for 17 and 16 years, and my only regret so far is that one of them is blurred on the edges and so kinda looks like crap. But it's not a tattoo that can be easily fixed, and would end up being too big if I tried to turn it into something else.

So in my case, I wish I could get rid of it. I'd probably get another one in the same place, but the one I have needs something. So I would totally do that ink, because who knows what either of them are going to look like in another 20 or 30 years?

im a lipstick nut

No tattoos for me. I'l never get a tattoo! Too expensive, and yeah, I probably wouldn't want something permanent on my skin... only to pay to have it removed later.

i'd use this new ink.
ive wanted a tat. for years... but dont trust my own judgment =) i'll probably end up hating it in 5 years time.

Too many people rush into getting a typical tattoo because it is trendy at the moment. If you are going to spend the money and the pain to get inked, you better think long and hard. It took me 6 years to get the right little mermaid on my back.

Yikes
With comments lately bordering on the cautious in regards to nail polish pthalates, and hair-drying sulfates in shampoos... not to mention botulism injections to your face... I am not sure that having rust (iron oxide) particles be released by laser to dissolve in your body can be good.

this for some reason bothers me a great deal. probably because when i think about it i think about girls, like pinup said, who rush into getting inked because it's a trend and want to be cool since everyone practically has one, if youre gonna get inked make sure you know what you want and don't just want to get some random like, ladybug on you that means nothing to you only for you to regret it later because youre an idiot who just wanted to look tough...although i dunno how tough you'd look with a lady bug tat, but that's not the point.

I have no regret so far with my tattoos- I dun go for the typical trendy crap, but yea if it's safe, I wouldn't mind tryin this new ink.

why not! i don't think it's a terrible idea. I have a small, hidden tattoo that I'll never regret (hardly even notice it anymore)...but I probably would have picked that ink when I got mine a few years ago. Why not.

I think tattoos should be a no regrets sort of thing, but I have the admit the insurance might be nice if I'm like 65 and wishing I didn't have one.

Very smart idea.

I have 5 tattoos but looking at me you would never know. I put them in places that when I got older I wouldn't be given "the look" for having very visible tattoos later in life.

I do not regret any of them except maybe one but even still not in the way I would be thousands of $$$ and deal with the oozing pus that comes along with a tattoo removal. My father had two removed and it was very painful according to him (he has high tolerance) and he spent over 10k and you can still see the white fading look of them, although I guess that's better than seeing the ink.

I love tattoos and I think they're a great way to express yourself and what's important to you, if bdy art is something you are into and have thought out.

I grew up in an abusive home and have "survivor" written across my lower back and every time life throws a curve ball at me I remember what I've been through and what that tattoo reminds me of every day.

Cool. Seems PERFECT for those "I love Billy" tats!

This is cool... I've always wanted a tattoo but I want it in a place I can see it and I want something that will have meaning and be timeless and won't be just another fad......Alas.... I have such a fleeting fancy I probably will never get a tat... but this new ink is good news for ppl who break up with their love one and have his damn on her butt!

I think this is a decent idea but wouldnt these tattoos be more prone to fading from sun exposure? i think the ease of removal would not be worth the amount of touchups the tattoo would need

I have 5, and I love this idea. I wouldn't have a single one of mine removed, but I think having the option there is a good thing.

Like orangeeyecrayon, though, I wonder if it would be more prone to fading.

Tattoos forever

i have a huge one that i'm removing on my back...i'm gonna need over 10 treatments and it is very PAINFUL
i've had two treatments so far...

i've got a fairly small tattoo that can hardly ever be seen..i don't regret it yet (haha).

I guess removable ink would work for non-committal types like me, but the beauty of a tattoo is the idea of permanence. My position on tattoos has always been "What will it look like when I'm old?" The answer to that question always stops me from getting one. Choose your tattoos and locations wisely.

This would be perfect for those who run out and get their bf, gf or spouses name on their arm.

The thing is, you can research and plan and wait until you're absolutely certain it's what you want, and the tattoo artist can still completely mess it up even if he/she has a great reputation. Once that blue template is on and you approve it, you pretty much have to trust that they're following the lines.

It's not always regret over simply getting one at all that ends in wanting it changed, but an error beyond your control.

Greggie, that reminds me of a fairly recent news story out of Chicago. Some guy went in to get CHI-TOWN tattooed along his collarbone. Except...

The tattoo artist wasn't paying attention that day, and tattooed CHI-TONW.

Understandably, the client was upset and took the guy to court. But the oddest thing is, now, in "solidarity," a bunch of people are getting CHI-TONW tattoos. I cannot think of a dumber thing to do.

i like the idea of this newer type of tat ink.
but i not sure my skin could handle the damage of any tattoo process regardless of the ink because i scar very easily. tattoos still have apeal to me though and if i got one it would need to have a story behide it like the tattos on miami ink.

I don't have any tattoos and I don't think i will be ever getting one, but this is a good idea.

I have to wonder about how that would affect the quality of the color of the inks.

This is a good idea for girls who impulsively get tramp stamps of butterflies that later look like fire-breathing dragons after a few years.

I actually think that's a good idea. Why not.

aahh greggie, what you said about the artist no matter how good they are still being able to mess it up hits me hard in the chest literally...cause that's what happened with my chest piece, i like it, love it actually, but if you look closely, like i can obviously, you see the lines aren't as straight as they can be, im planning to get it redone when i have enough money...the one on my left arm and the ones on my wrists turned out great though.

as far as location and age...i get that all the time, people wondering what mine will look like once it pretty much leaves the chest and winds up on my stomach...but whatever...im fine with it and im planning to add to my chest piece.

I always wondered why they didn't make tattoo ink that only lasted a certain amount of time, then faded fast. Like, it only lasts a year, then fades out. I always thought that should be possible.

I've always kind of wanted a tattoo, but forever is a really long commitment, and for me the chances are pretty good that in 20 years the tattoo won't match my personal style any more. So, I think that this is a great option; it's permanent enough if you love the tattoo, but not take it to the grave permanent if you don't.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

It sounds pretty cool, and I think it's a great idea for those people who THINK they're going to love it forever.

My theory on tattoos is, though, you should think about what you want for at least a year. If you plan out a design and still want it just as bad a year later, then you know you're committed to it.
Another one that I like is from one of my favorite teachers. She said she waited until she was 30 years old, because it was young enough to be "hip" but old enough to have a clearer window into the future.

Also, I think the only relationship in your life worth tattooing is one that you have with your children. I see nothing at all wrong with tattooing your kids' names.

My grandfather has a strange tattoo that I didn't get for years. It's a heart with thorny roses (if I remember correctly) and a big black banner. I found out later that he had tattooed some girl's name on his arm, and when he got married, there was no removal process but to just put ink over the name. I always wondered what that other girl's story was since he had to be in his early early 20's.

I would consider it if it was proven safe. Also does the ink look the same as regular tattoos? If so, then yea I would use it.

Now I wish I had waited to get my tattoo.

This is something I would be interested in. I am a commit-o-phobe of the highest level, so if I ever do get a tattoo, I'd go for this ink.

I would never get a tattoo but I think that's a great idea.

I can't wait a year to get a tattoo. Every one of my tattoos has been about a month between "I want this" and actually getting it done.

I think a year's wait is a good general idea, but not logical for all people. Some of us just know what we want and if we'll regret it later.

I would like to get a tattoo, and I will definitely get one with this ink if I do! So that way when I get old and saggy or have a runway show that it doesn't work with I can just get it removed!

This ink does sound like a great idea, but just like others concerns, I would think it would be more prone to fading if it is easier to remove. Im 19 and i have several tattoos that are about big to medium size pieces, i don't regret em yet, and i look at it this way when im older im going to be saggy, wrinkly, and less attractive anyway, so i don't really care regardless, besides i want my tats to age with me.

I have a tatttoo on my right arm. I got it to represent me and my personality. Preciate it Ben! I have No Regrets. "Live Life To The Fullest"!

I have to give credit where credit is do. I meant to say, preciate it Brent! You did an amazing job on mine! "Live Life To The Fullest"!