Tattoo removal

I have a tatoo that i got when i was 18, i don't like the design any more, but i don't really have to look at it much (its on my shoulder) but when i do see it i don't mind it beacuse i rember all my freinds and that point in my life, and why i wanted this particular image.

I might not like the desgins of any of my other tattoos in a few years, but i want to rember the time in my life, and the way of thinking i had when i got them done.

for me the point of a tattoo is the memory, and therefore I would never get one removed. this could be beacuse i dont really keep in touch with people from my past, and i don't horde stuff so its the way I rember, and stay attached to, my past.

I have several tattoos and each one has been long and meticulously planned, never done one on a whim and each has very significant meaning to me- every person who is tattooed has a personal story of their own, I was asking opinions for experiences in removal,- whether right or wrong in your opinion is irrelevant! although I appreciate your input thank you! :)