No, our goal is to ensure that the old tattoo is covered up effectively, making it invisible. However, the success of the cover up depends on various factors, such as the size, colors and depth of the original tattoo. Our artists use advanced techniques and careful color selection to make sure the new tattoo blends in perfectly, covering up the old one.

It is advisable to wait until the tattoo is fully healed before proceeding with a cover up. Generally, this takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the size and detail of the tattoo. The skin must be fully regenerated to avoid complications and ensure that the new tattoo adheres properly. Our artists will evaluate your specific case to determine the best time to perform the cover up.

In principle, it is possible to do a cover up on most tattoos, but the success of the result depends on several factors. The size, original colors, location, and depth of the tattoo affect the feasibility of the cover up. Very dark or detailed tattoos may require a larger and more complex design to be covered up effectively. In some cases, it may be necessary to lighten the tattoo with lasers before proceeding.

In general, cover-ups should be done with dark colors. Therefore, it is not really possible to hide a black tattoo with light colors. A slightly faded black tattoo can be covered up with a dark color in some circumstances, although this is rare. However, if the black part is very prominent, the only cover-up options are black and gray.

The artist has to tattoo on already injured tissue when making a cover-up, so it may be a little more painful than the first tattoo. However, the perception of pain varies from person to person. There are some people who do not notice any difference in pain between the first tattoo and the cover-up. In any case, it is definitely less painful than laser tattoo removal.