Cover-ups and reworks · Colombo
Cover-ups &
reworks
A tattoo you regret can become one you love. It starts with an honest assessment of what is possible.
Cover-ups and reworks · Colombo
A tattoo you regret can become one you love. It starts with an honest assessment of what is possible.
Before and after
Real cover-ups photographed before the session and once healed.
Before
After
Upper back · cover-up
Before
After
Sleeve · rework
The assessment
Send us clear photos of the tattoo in daylight, with something for scale. Roshan will tell you what can realistically be done before you commit to anything.
i.
Daylight photos and a short description of what you would like instead.
ii.
A full cover-up, a rework of the existing piece, or a few laser sessions first: we explain each, with pros and cons.
iii.
Roshan draws over a photo of your tattoo so you can see exactly how it will be hidden.
iv.
Cover-ups often take more than one session. You will know the plan before you start.
Limitations
Knowing the limits is what makes a good cover-up possible.
i.
A cover-up has to be darker and usually larger than the old tattoo. We will show you how much bigger before anything is decided.
ii.
Very dark or heavy tattoos may need a few laser sessions first. We will tell you honestly if that is the better route.
iii.
Pale colours and open fine-line designs cannot cover dense black. We design around what will actually work.
iv.
Sometimes the best result is to restore and strengthen the old piece rather than hide it.
Questions
Most can, but not always with the design you first imagine. The new piece has to be darker and usually larger. Very dark tattoos may need laser lightening first.
It depends on the old tattoo. Typically one and a half to two times the size. Roshan will show you on a photo before you decide.
Yes. Restoring linework, deepening shading and adding detail can bring an old piece back to life without hiding it.
Small cover-ups can be done in one sitting; larger ones usually need two or more, with healing time in between.
By appointment
Send clear photos of your tattoo and tell us what you would like. Roshan will reply with honest options.