Cover-up tattoo in Erfurt
With a cover-up I cover an existing tattoo with a new design. Simply tattooing over it isn't enough. The new design has to be planned so its dark areas swallow the old lines and the light areas sit exactly where there was no ink in the skin before. Cover-ups are my speciality, and I love doing them because you can see the difference so clearly.
That's why every cover-up starts with a consultation with me in person. I look at the old tattoo, check its colour, depth and condition, and then tell you honestly what's possible and what isn't. I'd rather say no once than promise you something that doesn't convince in the end.
What makes Cover-up
- The new design is built around the old one
- The cover-up is usually bigger and darker than the old tattoo
- Organic designs (flowers, animals, ornaments) cover better than clean lettering
- Rework is possible too: refreshing and extending an old tattoo instead of covering it
Cover-up work
All Cover-up work in the gallery
Is Cover-up right for you?
- Skin type
- The skin must be completely healed. Scar tissue and old tattoos that were done very deep limit the options considerably. I'll see at the consultation whether that applies to you, and then talk it through openly with you.
- Size
- Expect a design that's clearly bigger than the old one, often one and a half to two times the size. There's no other way to reliably get rid of the old lines.
- Experience
- You're already tattooed, so you know what it feels like. What matters much more to me is that you're open when choosing the design, because the new design has to follow the old one, not the other way round.
Good to know: Very dark or large old tattoos can sometimes only be covered cleanly if they've been lightened first with a few laser sessions. If that's necessary in your case, I'll tell you before the first appointment and not halfway through.
Your Cover-up tattoo in Erfurt
Just get in touch with the design you have in mind or your ideas, ideally with a reference picture. We can sort out a lot calmly on WhatsApp, and of course you can also call. You'll get an honest assessment from me and a suggested date.