A tattoo is an essentially permanent mark on the skin, made by injecting pigment into the skin. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to remove a tattoo, even if the tattoo is brand new. Generally speaking, newer tattoos are slightly easier to remove than older tattoos, however, there are many exceptions to this depending on the ink used, the location of the tattoo and the tattoo artist's skill level. You can remove a new tattoo in the same ways you would remove an older tattoo. No method is completely foolproof but you can achieve nearly full removal.