I often tell young people that tatoos are like an old calendar picture that can never be changed.
“When I was young, stupid and in the Navy, I got two tatoos both of which are on my upper arms and not noticeable unless I wear a sleeveless shirt. Do I regret getting those? Definitely.”
My Korean War veteran uncle feels the same way you do about the tats he got - still hates ‘en 60 years later.