Hide your old tattoo with a new cover-up Tattoo

The best way to get rid of an unwanted tattoo is to lighten it using laser treatments. However, in some cases, it may be difficult to completely fade an old tattoo. For example, if the tattoo contains colors that are challenging to treat, such as turquoise, green, or blue. In such cases, covering it up with a new tattoo after lightening it with a few laser treatments can be a viable option.

A cover-up conceals your old tattoo or incorporates it into a new design. The focus for a tattoo artist when creating a cover-up is to select colors and designs that effectively hide the old one. The reasons for a cover-up vary for each individual. The tattoo may be poorly done, a reminder of a difficult period in life, or a tattoo that you want to integrate into a larger new design.

Easier tattoos to Conceal with a cover-up:

• Faded tattoos (due to age or laser treatment)
• Light tattoos

More difficult tattoos to conceal with a cover-up:

• Dark tattoos
• Tattoos with many details

Before covering an old tattoo, it is recommended by tattoo artists to undergo laser treatment in preparation for the cover-up. The number of treatments required depends on how faded the tattoo needs to be before new ink can cover it without showing through. The tattoo artist performing your cover-up will usually emphasize this, and our laser specialists also have experience in this area.

If you want to know what would be required for your tattoo before a cover-up, you can book a consultation.