Suitable for
- Black tattoos before a cover-up
- Dark, dominant designs
- When you want lighter colours and finer details in the cover-up
- When you want a cover-up with fewer tattoo sessions
Tattoo removal · PicoPulse laser
Laser tattoo lightening before a cover-up
Professional preparation of a black tattoo for a cover-up: pico laser lightening gives your tattoo artist more design freedom and saves sessions.
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- Advanced picosecond laser
- PicoPulse
- Respond well to laser
- Black tattoos
- With the tattoo artist
- Fewer sessions
The benefits of tattoo lightening before a cover-up
A cover-up is a popular solution for anyone who wants to cover an old or unwanted tattoo with a new design. But when it comes to a black tattoo, the question arises of how perfectly it can be covered by the new design. In many cases, fully covering a black tattoo can be particularly challenging – but there is a solution: laser tattoo lightening at Dermacare.
At Dermacare you can prepare your black tattoo for a cover-up using the most advanced laser technology. We are happy to explain why tattoo lightening is a good idea in general. And perhaps you are now asking yourself: "Does a black tattoo really need to be lightened before a cover-up?"
Please note
- Avoid the sun for 4 weeks before treatment and protect your skin after
- Postpone treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Several sessions are needed, 6–8 weeks apart
- The skin must heal completely before the cover-up
Before and after photos of tattoo preparation for a cover-up
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Black tattoo – a cover-up challenge
Why black tattoos are lightened with a laser, what treatment at Dermacare involves and how to prepare for a cover-up.
Why lighten a black tattoo with a laser?
Laser tattoo lightening is an effective method of fading an old tattoo so that a new design can be applied over it without a problem. Especially with black tattoos, the laser delivers excellent results, because black absorbs most of the light and therefore responds particularly well to laser treatment.
But there are further advantages that explain why tattoo lightening is an important step:
1. More design freedom for the new tattoo
Without lightening a black tattoo, the tattoo artist has to use darker colours and thick lines to cover the old design. This significantly limits the design options. After successful laser treatment, black fades enough to allow lighter colours and finer details in the cover-up. This gives a wider range of options for designing the new tattoo.2. Improved aesthetics
When an old tattoo has not faded enough, it may show through the new tattoo and adversely affect the final result. Laser tattoo lightening helps the old design fade significantly, so that the new tattoo stands out in all its glory. The result is much cleaner, more even and more harmonious.3. Fewer sessions with the tattoo artist
Without prior lightening, the cover-up requires additional sessions, because the tattoo artist has to check again and again whether the old tattoo is completely covered. This involves not only a greater investment of time, but also higher costs. Laser tattoo lightening reduces the number of sessions required and allows a smoother, faster tattooing process.Laser treatment at Dermacare
At Dermacare we use the most advanced laser technology for tattoo lightening, with a special emphasis on dark tattoos such as black. The innovative PicoPulse device precisely breaks down the colour particles of the old tattoo in the skin, with minimal impact on the surrounding tissue. The pico technology used by the laser delivers particularly impressive results on dark tattoos, because black pigments respond well to the pulses.
After just a few treatments, significant lightening can already be seen, preparing the old tattoo optimally for a new design. Thanks to the laser's short pulses, many patients report that the treatment is less painful than getting the tattoo itself. In addition, the skin heals quickly – usually it is ready for the planned cover-up after only a few weeks.
In summary: the right preparation for a cover-up
A black tattoo poses a unique challenge for a cover-up. The darkness of the colour may show through the new design and affect the desired result. To avoid this, laser tattoo lightening is an effective solution. Lightening allows greater creative freedom, better aesthetic results, and savings in time and costs. At Dermacare you can lighten your black tattoo using the most advanced laser technology, and create a suitable foundation for a new, personal cover-up.
Do you have a black tattoo that needs preparing for a cover-up? Book your first consultation at Dermacare today!
Tattoo removal by a professional, experienced team
The most advanced technology
We use an advanced pico laser, developed specifically for tattoo removal and designed to ensure safe and effective removal of tattoos. With our devices, almost any tattoo colour can be removed.
Professional treatment
Experience and precise handling of the technology are key. Our entire professional team has undergone additional training and has many years of experience. We are therefore proud of our satisfied clients and excellent tattoo removal results.
Personal consultation
In a comprehensive preliminary conversation, our professional team and doctors will advise you based on your wishes. You will receive a personal assessment of the expected treatment outcome, the costs, and everything you need to know about the process and the aftercare.
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Do you have more questions about laser tattoo lightening?
The number of treatments required to remove a tattoo varies from person to person. Extremely small tattoos can in rare cases be removed within a small number of treatments, but usually it is a lengthy process. The number of treatments depends on various factors, such as whether the tattoo was done by an amateur or a professional, the colours and composition of the inks, the size of the tattoo and the texture of the skin, the depth and density of the ink, the response of the lymphatic system, and the quality of aftercare following removal. Usually, an improvement can be seen after each treatment, as the tattoo gradually fades. Complete removal always requires a series of treatments.
Yes. Pain may occur during tattoo removal, depending on individual sensitivity and the treated area. The sensation of pain is similar to that felt when the tattoo itself was applied.
Yes. The laser is capable of breaking down all colour pigments. However, black or dark blue tattoos are easier to remove. Light colours are more challenging to remove, as damage to the skin must be avoided. During the treatment, the colour of the tattoo may change, in which case several additional treatments may be needed.
The treated area will initially be red and swollen. If a scab forms, do not remove it, to prevent scarring. In people with very dark skin, pigmentation spots may appear. It is important to follow our treatment instructions in order to minimise the risk of bacterial infections.
No. Tattoo removal with Dermacare's Nd:YAG laser is gentle on the skin and does not leave scars, as long as the patient follows our practitioner's instructions. However, in people with particularly tanned skin, lighter areas of pigmentation may appear.
Before the treatment, avoid medications that increase sensitivity to light, unless they are taken regularly.
After the treatment, keep the area completely dry and clean for two days to prevent infection.
Throughout the whole course of treatments, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure on the tattoo area.
The duration of the treatment depends on the size of the tattoo and the cooling time afterwards. We allow at least 30 minutes for each treatment.
Yes. The area can be completely re-tattooed at a later stage.
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