Cover-Up The Tattoo
You Regret

Depends on the piece. A cover-up does not automatically cost more than a regular tattoo, but it all depends on size, detail, complexity and placement. If the price is likely to get too high, the artist may recommend laser removal.

Small to medium pieces can start around $200-$500 and can get up to $5,000-$6,500+. Since every coverup project depends on the amount of elements and complexity of designs we typically recommend scheduling a free one-on-one consultation with a tattoo artist. Our tattoo artists will do their best to give a clear estimate during your free consultation.

Lots of cover-ups are done without laser. We only recommend laser if it will save you money in the long run or if it opens up design options that would not be possible otherwise.

Some cover-ups are done in one sitting. Bigger or more complicated ones might take multiple sessions. Your tattoo artist lays out the full timeline during the consultation so you know what to expect before anything starts.

Bold styles with solid color, heavy shading, and textures usually do the best — American traditional, Japanese traditional, geometric, ornamental, and floral patterns. These styles use strong shapes and contrast that hide old ink well. Japanese and geometric work are especially effective because the large-scale patterns wrap around existing ink.

Yes, but the scar needs to be fully healed — at least a year old, sometimes more. Scarred skin holds ink differently than normal skin, so the technique changes. Your artist will evaluate the scar during a consultation and let you know if it is ready.