Do You Need Help Deciding Between A Cover Up And Tattoo Removal ?

Trying to decide what to do with that tattoo you regret can be difficult. While the idea of laser tattoo removal can be daunting and a commitment, cover-ups are often the second best option.  Your decision may be dependent on the size, color and age of the tattoo in question and your lifestyle.

People come to our tattoo removal studio for many reasons. All of them are experiencing tattoo regret but not all of them dislike tattoos. We see many people who have simply outgrown their tattoo of choice while others have outgrown tattoos in general. Whatever the reason behind your decision is people always should learn all of their options before making a commitment. Both tattoo removal and a cover up tattoo is a commitment.

Tattoo removal can be costly and time consuming but will lead to a result that will forever remove the ink.  There will no longer be an opportunity for regret or discrimination.  Those who choose to have laser tattoo removal this can be a huge relief. The people who have the most to loose are those with careers or jobs that don’t allow ink.  For them the decision becomes easier and is generally thought of as an investment. It is also refreshing to know that there is no longer a feature on your body that you can feel regret over. 

While cover-ups can cover a regrettable tattoo, there is no guarantee that a cover up tattoo will not be something that you regret years down the line. If you do decide to cover up a tattoo, realize that this tattoo becomes even more difficult to remove with a laser later on.
 

People who are interested in getting a cover up tattoo may also want to consider partial tattoo removal before they get started with their cover up. This will not only help to make their new tattoo look better but allows more freedom for the artist doing the work. Some tattoo parlors will ask that clients looking to get cover up tattoos get some laser tattoo removal pre-cover up to ensure that the new tattoo is not something regrettable while others will work around the old tattoo.

Depending on the tattoo you are trying to cover up, laser removal can be expected to be anywhere form 1-3 sessions. This is decided upon looking at the tattoo itself and identifying the size, color and age of the tattoo. 

An important thing to keep in mind after the consolations is that the success of your laser treatments is predominately based on your health. Anyone looking to get laser tattoo removal treatment, even partially should take time to grow their immune system and practice healthy living habits to get the best results. The laser works to break down the ink, but the body is what does the work of consuming and discarding the broken ink particles. Don’t have a healthy body, expect to see less results from laser tattoo removal and extra treatment sessions.

The best thing to do when trying to decide between a cover up and laser tattoo removal is to make a consultation with a tattoo removal studio and a professional tattoo studio.  They can give you all the options based on your tattoo and you can then make an educated and informed decision. Not only will you save yourself time and money, but you are less likely to feel the tattoo regret that you are facing going in. 

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