“Regretting That Tattoo? You’re Not Alone —ND Is Near the Top”

Sadly, it is a fact of life, people get bored or tired of things as years go by

That is quite understandable, I mean, we all change as we get older - unfortunately, we don't ponder that thought when the artist's needle touches your skin ( as in getting a tattoo ). I also understand when some people do things on a sudden whim, and for some, this happens when they are trying to impress someone, and their senses are broken down ( from drinking or some other kind of stimulant ) - They wake up the next day and realize that tattoos are permanent.

I have no idea what the statistics are for those who desire to have their tattoo or tattoos removed years later 

I'll use actor Pete Davidson as an example - back in 2020, he began the painful procedure of having over 200 of them removed. He still has many left on his back and estimates another "10 years or so" of removal procedures. Tattoos are obviously extremely personal; most of them have a reason behind them. I had my one and only done about two years ago here in Mandan,

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How does North Dakota rank for most regretted tattoos in the nation?

So, IF you found yourself staring at your tattoo and wishing you had never gone through with it, you're not alone. According to online casino BetUS, North Dakota ranks 4th in the United States, having the most regretted tattoos.  

Where do they get their data from?

Methodology

We used KeywordToo.io to analyze various search terms per 100k residents related to tattoo regrets, such as 'tattoo removal' and 'tattoo cover up', to determine which U.S. state has the most tattoo regrets. Additionally, we analyzed various celebrity tattoo search terms to determine which celebrity tattoo type is the most regretted in each state and in the entire nation. Data encompasses search volumes over the past 12 months and is accurate as of August 22, 2025.

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So there is life after a tattoo removal