I have 3 tattoos (each average size) on my left arm that're 7 yrs old w/no retouches. With that being said, they're already faded, but they have mostly black ink.
I'm thinking about getting cover-up tattoos over them, from the best artist in Ohio that I can find. I really don't wanna work the old tattoos in w/the new ones (unless there's no other way), but I wanna get something w/dark colors and alot of detail to cover up so much to fool the untrained eye.
What I wanna do is to try to fade them as much as I can to make the cover-up much easier (if that's even possible). I'm thinking of using TCA, and my question is... will this plan work?
BBBTTTWWW, I only wanna hear answers from those who experienced w/products like these,or has experience w/cover-ups. NOT from those w/just opinions.
Even more so, don't suggest me laser treatment. I already know that lasers works best, I just don't have that kinda cash.
2007-06-23 12:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by jwc10979 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
No. All of these products are scams. Topically fading a tattoo is physically impossible. There must be some way for it reach the permanent layers of the skin, which it cannot.
You can try covering it up as is, but the tattoo will need to be darker. Other than that, all that can lighten it is laser.
2007-06-23 12:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a tattoo removed by laser, It is very expensive and yes it does hurt. Removal takes several settings though out a years time. I beleive that you can go for a session every three month.The laser burns your skin off,, and it turns out to be very raw like a burn. Takes quite awhile to heal each time. Some colors are harder to remove than others. Black is the easier color to remove. Yellow, green and blue are the hardest to get removed and my require more sessions. I did'nt scare from the laser removal either, So don't worry you'll be fine if you really want to get rid of it. Normally a plastic surgeon can do this for you.The removal is not covered by insurance either, so you have to fork out the cash. Good luck.
2016-03-14 06:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of those products work, although i have found a product that does work, it is called sun burn i had a tat about three years old great color it got burnt twice and now looks like it is 30+. but once it fades any good artist should be able to do a cover up and make it work well
2007-06-27 05:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by fuller_0_2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't waste your $... none work. just get a good cover up
2007-06-23 14:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋