hi there, first post people thought id come to this forum, well its more of a recommendation really. Im 21 and from Suffolk uk, got my first tattoo when i was 17, kind of really rushed into it and didnt think about what i was having done!
what im asking is, from the pictures ( poor quality sorry) just a little advice wether id be able to have a cover up done, hopefully looking for something like half or full sleeve? as u can see the tattoo has really faded almost as if its now grey, !! not good! really self concious of this tattoo almost embarassed.
any advice welcome, thanks in advance
Hi Dubman
Not a tattoo artist but the cover up will depend really on what you want doing. If it was heavy black tribal there would be no problem for lighter colours it may need some work.
I am sure an experienced artist would be able to work over it but you may need it lightening with laser treatment.
Will be honest it is not pleasant but may lift enough pigment so that you can get another lighter colour over it.
Good Luck
Matthew
My first post also.
Im not too experienced in cover-ups, but your best bet would be to try and lighten it.
Ive never used any of the acid peels, but I know how they work and the principals are correct.. You could give it a shot.. Or go in for a few laser sessions.
Lightening the tattoo significantly improves your chances of getting it covered with something you would like rather than having to settle for something thats too dark.
Laser is expensive, but hey, is the money going to matter in 10 years when youre looking at a crappy black dragon on your arm? Or possibly looking at another bad tattoo used to cover the crappy black dragon?
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