Not every old tattoo needs to disappear completely. Often the smartest path is laser fading for a cover-up: a few sessions to lighten the old ink, then a new design on top.
Why fading helps
Covering dark, dense ink limits the artist to even darker, bigger designs. Fading the old piece first opens up lighter grey-wash, more realistic detail and better placement choices. It is the approach we use for most cover-up tattoos.
How many sessions?
Often two to four. One client on @tatfade was ready for a solid cover-up after just four sessions. The exact number depends on the ink and on what the new design needs.
Planning both together
Because the same studio does removal and tattooing, we plan the fade around the new design, focusing laser sessions on the areas that matter most. Browse our portfolio for cover-up ideas, then book a free laser consultation to plan both steps at once.
