Tattoos are permanent, so once you get one, it's there for life. However, there are ways to remove a tattoo if you change your mind. The most common method is laser tattoo removal, which uses pulses of light to break up the ink in the tattoo. This process can be expensive and take several sessions to remove the tattoo completely. There are also at-home methods that claim to remove tattoos, but these are usually not as effective as laser removal and can cause scarring. If you're considering removing a tattoo, talk to a dermatologist or other skin specialist first to learn about your options and what to expect.