If you have considered getting a tattoo, you have probably thought a lot about the kind of design you will get.

Avoiding the impulse to rush out and get a tattoo before deciding on the right design for you could lead to a lifetime of regret.

Think of your tattoo as permanent, something that will be with you from now on. Yes, there are ways to remove a tattoo. But those procedures are often painful, expensive, and can take a lot of time. And all of this can be avoided if you think carefully about the design you want before you step into the tattoo parlor.