What makes a cover-up consultation successful

A successful cover-up consultation starts with a clear photo of the existing tattoo, an honest conversation about what the old ink can support, and a new design that is denser, darker, or larger than the problem it has to hide.

Text a clear photo of the existing tattoo, plus placement, size, and the story of the old tattoo only if it helps the design. Do not send medical history. Cover-ups are not guaranteed. Some tattoos can be reworked. Some need a larger idea. Some should be left alone or lasered first.

Shawn Lowe handles cover-up planning at Fargo Tattoo. See cover-ups and reworks and examples such as the purple rose cover-up and the Sacred Heart forearm rework.

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