Pete Davidson admits tattoo removal process is ‘difficult’

For Pete DavidsonRemoving his tattoos is among the best decisions he’s made, although it hasn’t been without its share of sacrifices.

The “Saturday Night Live” alum recently opened up again about his ongoing mission to laser off most of his body ink, which he began in 2020.

Although the actor still has several years before his skin is completely cleared, he now admits the journey has been far from easy.

During a recent session, the actor gave an update on his moving journey, noting that he hasn’t regretted his decision because working in ink no longer represents who he is today.

“It’s a lot, and it’s definitely worth it to me because I don’t like my tattoos, and I’m a different person than I was when I got them,” Davidson told US Magazine.

While clarifying that he has nothing against tattoos in general and even admires people with meaningful or well-done ink, he explained that his problem lies specifically with him.

“When I see myself in the mirror, I just see, you know, poor decision-making, and I wasn’t there yet as an adult,” he confessed, adding, “Mine are literally stupid, except for five of them that I babysit.”

While Davidson admits that clearing his skin was worth it, the procedure isn’t cheap, as he’s already spent nearly $200,000 and is only about 30 percent done.

The comedian described the experience as difficult, warning anyone considering it to be in for a long and painful journey. “It’s a long game. Anyone who is interested in doing it, know that it’s going to take a long time,” he explained. “It’s a tough thing, especially for a guy like me who does comedy.”

He nevertheless encouraged anyone who really wanted to do it to do so, proudly noting that his arms are free and he can wear a T-shirt.

As for how others perceive him now that most of his body art has faded, Davidson said he hasn’t noticed much change in the way people treat him.

This isn’t the first time Davidson has detailed the horrific reality of ink fading from his body. Last August, The Blast reported that he shared how unpleasant the experience was, comparing the sensation to “putting your arm on a grill and burning a layer of it.”

He added that aftercare and recovery make things even more difficult, admitting, “It’s pretty hard. It sucks. I’m not going to lie.”

The 31-year-old also revealed that many of his tattoos were done during a dark time in his life. However, according to sources, his decision to delete them marks the start of a new chapter for the actor, who is preparing to welcome a child with his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt.

While Davidson has been open about his tattoo removal journey, he’s also spoken candidly about his feelings about becoming a dad.

In an interview two months ago, the comedian admitted that his reaction to Hewitt’s pregnancy reveal on Instagram was one of guilt rather than excitement, due to the intense public scrutiny that follows him.

“I feel bad for my girlfriend because I bring a lot of s**t,” Davidson said honestly, according to The Blast, acknowledging that any move he or Hewitt makes becomes a talking point.