Laser tattoo removal can help achieve a long lasting, quality tattoo cover up
Have you ever seen someone with a tattoo cover up, and you can clearly tell it’s a cover up because of the dark lines showing through? This typically happens a couple years after getting a cover up when the ink settles into the skin. For those with the patience and interest in a long term tattoo cover up solution that will look great for years to come, laser tattoo removal is a great choice.
It’s so tempting to want to cover up a bad tattoo immediately, especially one with emotional bonds connected to it. Sometimes this can work, but especially for larger cover ups, this can be disastrous. Tattoo removal for cover ups can work wonders for those looking to upgrade their skin’s canvas, because it allows you to ultimately choose almost any artist, instead of just the ones willing to throw on a dark cover up just to get it covered fast. Does it take some time and patience? Absolutely, but the results are worth waiting for.
Don’t rush into a tattoo cover up
If you’ve already rushed into getting a tattoo you dislike enough to cover it up, don’t rush into getting it covered with just anything. I’ve worked with many people who have quickly covered up an old tattoo, only to come to me later regretting the black blob they now have in its place. It’s also much more difficult to remove what is now essentially a double layer of tattoos. We’ve all made these rash decisions, but there are now other options for us!
You have choices, and you can choose to renew your canvas so that you can choose most any artist and artwork after lightening your tattoo through laser tattoo removal. Typically, our goal with tattoo cover ups is to lighten the existing tattoo to a “gray wash” look. This allows it to easily be covered by the tattoo artist of your choice. Here’s a great example of this:
We work with all tattoo shops
We work with all Colorado tattoo shops for cover ups, so we can help you consult with your artist on how light we want to get the tattoo depending on your goals. A lot of our new clients are referred to us directly from local tattoo shops, where they’ve chatted with an artist about their tattoo ideas. It’s much easier for an artist to work out a cover up when it’s already been lightened- it allows more creative freedom and lets you choose the artist you really want.
How long does it take?
People ask all the time how many sessions will be required to get a tattoo in shape to be covered with another piece of art. The answer is: it depends. The age of the tattoo, how much ink was put in (tribal, anyone?), and how much color the tattoo has all dictate how many sessions it will take to lighten enough. For a regular black & gray tattoo, I’d estimate 4-8 sessions, but again, this depends on a lot of different variables. Your health, whether or not you smoke, and how old the tattoo all also dictate how easy the ink will lift out of your skin.
Each tattoo removal situation is unique to the individual. To find out more information that’s specific to you, it’s best to book a free, no pressure consultation where you can talk directly to a laser tattoo removal specialist about your options and get their opinion on how the process will go depending on your specific ink. It’s a time to ask questions and get a professional assessment of the tattoo you’re interested in removing- hit me up.
Cheers,
Jim