What part monkeying with it will make it worse is confusing you? Educate yourself on laser removal. There is no guarantee, or expectation, that the entire tattoo will fade at the exact same rate.
You will find someone that will claim they can do what you want, even though they can’t, and then you’ll be back here asking how to fix the mess you caused.
Quit obsessing over this and just enjoy your nice tattoo.
Whomever said that to you was a jerk. First, the tattoo was for your mom and dad - it's yours and you got it for all the right reasons. Second, I don't know if it was a "friend" that said this to you. Regardless, the comment was inappropriate. If you have a chance, you should tell them how much the comment upset you.
THEN, get on with enjoying your new tattoo.
I was considering getting laser before the cover up but changed my mind. Thank you! 🙏 I’m looking forward to see how it heals, but I’m impatient if you can’t tell!
so stop having anxiety over it,the tattoo looks very legible to me,and tell your colleague to shut the hell up,
that's a pretty cool tattoo IMO.
love it,embrace it,wear it with pride, and don't worry about what other people think of it.
Wow, I can't see having any stress over that. Don't worry what others think/say, if it means something to you and/or your family, enjoy it and don't worry! I'm betting that in 95% of your interactions with others it will be covered anyway.
Adopt an old man's attitude... screw 'em!