Fading your tattoo for a cover-up

Laser lightening fades your old tattoo so it won’t show through a new cover-up, usually over 4–8 sessions. Artists at Monkey King Tattoos can complete your cover-up in the same studio.

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BeforeAfter

2 sessions “After 2 sessions of laser, this old tattoo is hardly even noticeable. Ready for cover up time.”

4–8sessions to fade for a cover-up
1–2sessions before most see initial results
12weeks between sessions, approximately
129Google reviews, 5.0 stars

Why fade first

More room for the tattoo you want

“Laser lightening gives you a better chance of getting the new tattoo you’ve been deserving. This way the old tattoo wouldn’t have a chance at popping back out and your artist wouldn’t have to go as dark when trying to cover-up the old tatty.”
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“It’s nice to be able to help lighten up an old tattoo so a new tattoo can take over the original spot as if it wasn’t there the first place.”
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The dragon and phoenix window art at Monkey King Tattoos

Results

Fading for a cover-up

See InkOff clients before and after treatment.

Black and grey portrait tattoo on the forearm, before — Ready for a cover-up

Black and grey portrait tattoo on the forearm, after — Ready for a cover-up

Large black and grey shoulder tattoo, before — Ready for a cover-up

Large black and grey shoulder tattoo, after — Ready for a cover-up

Chinese character tattoo on the shoulder, before — Almost ready for cover-up

Chinese character tattoo on the shoulder, after — Almost ready for cover-up

Dragon tattoo on the shoulder blade, before — One more treatment planned

Dragon tattoo on the shoulder blade, after — One more treatment planned

Mask tattoo on the leg, before — Ready for a cover-up

Mask tattoo on the leg, after — Ready for a cover-up

Tribal skull tattoo on the arm, before — Ready for a cover-up

Tribal skull tattoo on the arm, after — Ready for a cover-up

Portrait tattoo on the forearm, before — After just 1 treatment. Making room for new ink.

Portrait tattoo on the forearm, after — After just 1 treatment. Making room for new ink.

Lion tattoo on the back, before — After the fourth treatment … Ready for an easier cover up!!

Lion tattoo on the back, after — After the fourth treatment … Ready for an easier cover up!!

Cat tattoo, before — After just 1 treatment. Making room for some new ink.

Cat tattoo, after — After just 1 treatment. Making room for some new ink.

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Fading to cover-up

From old tattoo to new cover-up

The old tattoo has no way of reappearing after the cover with this laser process.

Dragon tattoo on the arm, then the new cover-up, before — **Laser, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“Scott blasted this older dragon to help with an easy cover-up.”

Dragon tattoo on the arm, then the new cover-up, the cover-up — **Laser, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“Scott blasted this older dragon to help with an easy cover-up.”

Flower band tattoo on the leg, then a dragon cover-up, before — **A few treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“After a few laser treatments this dragon covered the old flowers perfectly!”

Flower band tattoo on the leg, then a dragon cover-up, the cover-up — **A few treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“After a few laser treatments this dragon covered the old flowers perfectly!”

Tree tattoo on the leg, then a new cover-up, before — **4 treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“4 treatments and this tattoo was ready for a cover-up.”

Tree tattoo on the leg, then a new cover-up, the cover-up — **4 treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“4 treatments and this tattoo was ready for a cover-up.”

Tribal tattoo on the shoulder, then a sleeve cover-up, before — **6 sessions, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“This is what you can do with a little lightening.”

Tribal tattoo on the shoulder, then a sleeve cover-up, the cover-up — **6 sessions, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“This is what you can do with a little lightening.”

Lion tattoo on the back, then a new back piece, before — **4 treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“This is what laser tattoo removal can do to give you a better cover-up … after 4 treatments and a cooler idea!”

Lion tattoo on the back, then a new back piece, the cover-up — **4 treatments, then a cover-up**Cover-ups
“This is what laser tattoo removal can do to give you a better cover-up … after 4 treatments and a cooler idea!”

Scott with the Zimmer Cryo 6 cold-air hose at his laser

Your comfort

Does it hurt?

“It does hurt a little bit, but we have a cooling machine that works very well to cut down on the pain.”
Scott Oshowy, InkOff

What treatment feels like

Client reviews

What clients say

Jeevan G. Google review
“I had my super dark tribal lasered by Scott and extremely happy with the results. He was able to lighten it up and its fully covered now with a new tat!”

Olivia R. Google review
“I have been seeing Scott for a couple of years now. I did a lot of research before to figure out where I wanted to go, and the reviews do not lie here. Scott is very knowledgeable and HONEST. This is not a fun nor easy process, but I am so happy that I am going through it here.”

Jessica R. Google review
“Scott is fantastic. Super knowledgeable and professional. Doesn’t push you to do more treatments faster in order to just boost sales - he encourages clients to take their time so that they can actually get the best results for their tattoo removal.”

Your questions

Clear answers

How many sessions will my cover-up need?

Fading for cover-ups usually takes 4–8 sessions. Most people see results after 1 or 2 sessions.

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