Regret getting that tattoo? Here's how you can get rid of it

Laser removal is probably the most effective way of removing tattoos, although it works best on dark-coloured tattoos on lighter skin. — AFP Filepic

People get tattoos for many reasons; these could be cultural, personal, a decision made on a whim, or simply because they like a design.

With tattoos becoming more mainstream and so many tattoo parlours popping up, tattooing has been growing in popularity.