Chris Tattoos can be removed, with a variable degree of success depending on the way it was originally done, where it is, how big it is and what sort of pigment was used. Talk to your GP about local arrangements. Tattoos aren't usually removed on the NHS but there are some exceptions in some areas. Your own doctor will be able to advise you and, if you need to go privately, can refer you to a reputable surgeon.
Private treatment can be expensive - but be wary of newspaper advertisements offering cheap deals.
There are several different methods which can be used to remove a tattoo. Which one your doctor chooses will, to some extent depend on his or her own practice and preferences, but will also vary with the size and type of tattoo. So, for example, you may choose to be treated at a centre which specialises in laser removals, and then this will generally be the technique used. Alternatively a very small tattoo in an inconspicuous area might be removed by simply cutting it out and leaving a fine scar. Scarring can be a problem.