have you ever had a tattoo removed? did it hurt?

I’ve only covered up a tattoo with another tat. But it seems the general consensus is that tattoo removal pain hurts more than getting a tattoo, comparable to a sharp burning pain feeling. However, it’s also highly subjective, as everyone tolerance to pain is different. If you’re worried about tattoo removal being real painful, it might be better to just get it covered up. If you find a good artist, they can make it like the old tattoo was never there.