Pete Davidson has revealed that his tattoo removal process is both painstaking and expensive. He has already spent over $200,000 to remove just 30% of his tattoos and estimates that the entire process will take 10 years to complete.
Davidson, who once had around 200 tattoos, started the removal process in 2020. He explained that each tattoo requires 10 to 12 sessions, with a six-week healing period between each session, making the process incredibly time-consuming.
His motivation for removing the tattoos is deeply personal—he shared that his ink reminds him of a difficult period in his life when he struggled with addiction and self-image. He wants to start fresh and remove the reminders of his past.
"It’s a pretty uncomfortable amount of money to disclose," he told shared in an interview published April 23. "I've already spent like $200K and I'm like 30 percent done. So, like, it's gonna suck." And the 31-year-old is likely going to be spending more in the next decade.
"I started during COVID in 2020 and its gonna take me another 10 years," Pete shared. "My arms are pretty much gone, and my hands and neck are gone. But I still have to do my torso and back."
He continued of the removal procedure, "I have to plan it in between work because it’s a six-week healing process each time you get one removed. Each tattoo is 10 to 12 sessions. That's 60 weeks of your life right there on just one tattoo to remove. So, it’s pretty horrible."
So, why go through all the pain?
"I used to be a drug addict, and I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to be covered up," explained Pete, who sought treatment for mental health and addiction struggles in recent years. "And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos, but mine, when I look at them, I remember a sad person that was very unsure."
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Exactly! For Pete Davidson, removing his tattoos isn't just about aesthetics it's about leaving behind a part of his life that he no longer identifies with. His ink was a reflection of a younger, struggling version of himself, and now he wants a clean slate, both physically and emotionally.
It's fascinating how tattoos can hold such deep, personal meaning, whether they're being inked for the first time or removed after years of carrying their stories. Some people see them as permanent expressions of identity, while others, like Pete, feel they are reminders of times they wish to move on from.
"When I look in the mirror, I don't want the reminder of ‘Oh yeah, you were a f--king drug addict. Like, that’s why you have SpongeBob smoking a joint on your back,'" Pete added. "They should have meanings."
Pete Davidson has revealed that his tattoo removal process is both painstaking and expensive. He has already spent over $200,000 to remove just 30% of his tattoos and estimates that the entire process will take 10 years to complete.
Davidson, who once had around 200 tattoos, started the removal process in 2020. He explained that each tattoo requires 10 to 12 sessions, with a six-week healing period between each session, making the process incredibly time-consuming.
His motivation for removing the tattoos is deeply personal—he shared that his ink reminds him of a difficult period in his life when he struggled with addiction and self-image. He wants to start fresh and remove the reminders of his past.
"It’s a pretty uncomfortable amount of money to disclose," he told shared in an interview published April 23. "I've already spent like $200K and I'm like 30 percent done. So, like, it's gonna suck." And the 31-year-old is likely going to be spending more in the next decade.
"I started during COVID in 2020 and its gonna take me another 10 years," Pete shared. "My arms are pretty much gone, and my hands and neck are gone. But I still have to do my torso and back."
He continued of the removal procedure, "I have to plan it in between work because it’s a six-week healing process each time you get one removed. Each tattoo is 10 to 12 sessions. That's 60 weeks of your life right there on just one tattoo to remove. So, it’s pretty horrible."
So, why go through all the pain?
"I used to be a drug addict, and I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to be covered up," explained Pete, who sought treatment for mental health and addiction struggles in recent years. "And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos, but mine, when I look at them, I remember a sad person that was very unsure."
Exactly! For Pete Davidson, removing his tattoos isn't just about aesthetics it's about leaving behind a part of his life that he no longer identifies with. His ink was a reflection of a younger, struggling version of himself, and now he wants a clean slate, both physically and emotionally.
It's fascinating how tattoos can hold such deep, personal meaning, whether they're being inked for the first time or removed after years of carrying their stories. Some people see them as permanent expressions of identity, while others, like Pete, feel they are reminders of times they wish to move on from.
"When I look in the mirror, I don't want the reminder of ‘Oh yeah, you were a f--king drug addict. Like, that’s why you have SpongeBob smoking a joint on your back,'" Pete added. "They should have meanings."
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