Recently, British celebrity Victoria Beckham got an old tattoo removed that led to speculation about a possible rift with husband, David Beckham. She spoke up about the deliberation, explaining that her tattoos were from a long time ago, and hadn’t aged well. Bespoke tattoo artist Dr Esha Varpe from Moths and Owls Tattoos, suggests thinking through tattoos and selecting an artist you trust. And if you are looking to get rid of your tattoo, here’s what you can do.

Laser removal

This method can be more painful than getting the tattoo, and may require several sittings but will fade the tattoo till it is almost unnoticeable. Considering the side effects of laser treatment such as hypertrophic scars, Dr Varpe, a dental surgeon who changed her field of work after a botched-up tattoo, suggests sitting in for a trial session to see how your skin reacts to laser treatments.