Try Tattoo Removal Before Your Cover Up Near Lexington, KY

Lexington Tattoo Removal • January 25, 2023

If you are living with a tattoo you no longer want, you may consider the idea of covering up that tattoo with another tattoo to disguise the original artwork, words, or images. However, covering up an original tattoo with a new tattoo is not as efficient or effective as laser tattoo removal. At Lexington Tattoo Removal, our team of Certified Laser Tattoo Specialists wants you to know that you never have to live with a tattoo that you no longer want or love. We can help you remove old ink with high quality laser tattoo removal.

Why Covering up Old Ink Can be Dangerous

While covering up an old tattoo is one way to ensure you can no longer see the old ink, there can be drawbacks that make it a less desirable option than laser tattoo removal.

  • Depending on the type of ink and pigment of the original tattoo, a new design may not entirely cover the old design. Tattoos to cover up old designs are often done in black or another dark color and with an excessive amount of ink, which may not be what you desire.
  • If your old tattoo has an intricate design, your over-up options may be limited. Tattoo artists can work with you to determine a plan for the new tattoo, but their options may be few and far between depending on the size and scope of the original art. Additionally, your new tattoo may need to be significantly larger in order to achieve a successful cover.
  • Not all tattoo artists feel comfortable doing cover-up artwork, which may limit your choices of artists in the area. If you are looking to get a tattoo covered up, it is important to have extensive conversations with your artists about your goals.

Everything to Know about Laster Tattoo Removal

The most popular option for tattoo removal, laser tattoo removal is a more thorough method of tattoo removal that does not require new designs, dark colors, or an increase in artwork size. At Lexington Tattoo Removal, your laser tattoo removal process will begin with an in-person consultation so that our Certified Laser Tattoo Removal Specialists can understand your goals and provide you an estimate to the time frame and cost of your removal. Should you want to move forward with the tattoo removal, your laser sessions can begin as quickly as right after your consultation. Laser tattoo removal may take multiple session to complete, but our professionals will ensure you have the information and aftercare needed to care for your skin and prepare for your next laser session.

Why Work With Us

While many doctors and dermatologists may offer tattoo removal, what makes Lexington Tattoo Removal unique is that each of our Certified Laser Tattoo Removal Specialists have been specifically trained for laser tattoo removal, as well as laser hair removal and other services. Our team has the qualifications, education, expertise, and experience to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with your tattoo removal and the state of your skin. We provide consultations, treatments, aftercare, and more to provide out clients with the best possible removal experience.

Contact Us

While your body is your canvas, if you have a tattoo you no longer want, our team would love for you to consider laser tattoo removal from Lexington Tattoo Removal rather than covering it up with new ink that may not be exactly what you want. In addition to laser tattoo removal, Lexington Tattoo Removal also offers laser hair removal, microblading removal, and more.

Contact us today to talk to a member of our staff about your tattoo removal. Lexington Tattoo Removal proudly serves Lexington, Kentucky and surrounding areas including Louisville, Cincinnati, Ohio, Huntington, West Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.

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