How tough is to modify or partially erase a tattoo ?

[Valv]

Well, not quite an Equipment question, but I need an Expert on this.

I have a tattoo with the ex name on it, how tough is to erase the name only or modify it ?

Anybody done it ?

[Whopper Stopper]

A guy at work had the same problem. His was a bigger tattoo, he went in and had one put right over the top of it. The new one looked great, and you wouldn't know there was another one under it. There is probably a lesson to be learned here?

WS

[delmuts]

I have also seen on TV guys that have them removed by a laser. Not cheap though.

[Scott K]

Go in and talk to a tattoo artist, they will give you ideas on a way to cover it, and one that will fit your budget. Removing it, can be costly, and painful.

Just think, surgery, laser, hospital, no insurance= $$$$

I had one done at a young age, one that looks dumb, I wanted to get it removed, and mine is small, I was quoted about $2000 and this was 8 years ago, or more.

[Bigtom]

Tan Spray paint

[muskE]

lol

[nofishfisherman]

It will depend on the tattoo you are looking to cover up but a good artist should be able to come up with a creative option to cover it up. Just make sure to pick a good artist or it could look worse than it is now.

Laser removal is an option but like others have said its supposed to be significantly more painful than actually getting a tattoo and its not cheap or quick. It will take several trips.

[Finns]

Valv, I have read about your trials and tribulations and am truly sorry about what you have had to go through.

On a lighter note....maybe find a lady with the same name?

Just funning you. Good luck.

[Valv]

Valv, I have read about your trials and tribulations and am truly sorry about what you have had to go through.

On a lighter note....maybe find a lady with the same name?

Just funning you. Good luck.

Thanks Finns, I had no idea about tribulations and trials, until I got the divorce papers....

Anyway. I'll pass on same name, I might modify the current....

Thank you

[delcecchi]

I believe the laser stuff varies in effectiveness depending on color of ink, too.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tattoo-removal/MY01066

[shizzy]

yep, go see a tattoo artist. Depending on, they should be able to cover it up and or disguise it on a larger piece.

I had it done on my inner bicep and you would never know. It was thick black ink, so we had to add some dark back ground shading to fully hide it.

[Eric_Kruger]

go to W mart and get a product called Wrecking balm.....it takes some time and wont 100 percent get rid of it but it will fade it to the point of barely noticing.

you can also add a .com to the name of it and check it out.

[merkman]