# Translation More and more adults are choosing to remove tattoos they once considered permanent. Although getting tattooed continues to be a growing practice, demand for laser treatments to eliminate designs associated with past stages, romantic relationships, or impulsive decisions made years ago is also increasing. A population study conducted in the United States with more than 3,000 adults concluded that 18.2% of tattooed people regret one or more tattoos, especially those associated with early stages of life or impulsive decisions.