Cover-up (tattoo)
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A tattoo cover-up is one of two options for dealing with an unwanted tattoo
, the other being removal
. Covering up an unwanted tattoo is the cheaper option.
Cover-ups may completely hide the old tattoo with a new design, or may incorporate elements or the whole of the existing tattoo.
Poorly applied, very faded or very light tattoos are the easiest to cover.
White ink
may be applied to lighten the old tattoo before proceeding with the cover-up.
Tattoo
A tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
, the other being removal
Tattoo removal
Tattoo removal has been performed with various tools during the history of tattooing. While tattoos were once considered permanent, it is now possible to remove them with treatments, fully or partially...
. Covering up an unwanted tattoo is the cheaper option.
Cover-ups may completely hide the old tattoo with a new design, or may incorporate elements or the whole of the existing tattoo.
Poorly applied, very faded or very light tattoos are the easiest to cover.
White ink
Tattoo ink
Tattoo inks consist of pigments combined with a carrier, and are used in tattooing.Tattoo inks are available in a range of colors that can be thinned or mixed together to produce other colors and shades...
may be applied to lighten the old tattoo before proceeding with the cover-up.