An old tattoo you’ve outgrown doesn’t have to stay that way. We assess what’s possible, show you the new design over a photo of your existing tattoo, and tell you honestly when laser lightening would be the better first step.
All photos are real, healed client work from our Kata Beach and Bang Tao studios — tap any piece to view it full size.
IS COVER-UP TATTOO RIGHT FOR YOU?
Cover-ups suit anyone with a tattoo that no longer fits — faded holiday ink, an old name, a design that was never quite right. The best cover-ups work with the old lines rather than fighting them.
We also cover this style in our tattoo guide and answer the most common questions below.
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COVER-UP TATTOO — COMMON QUESTIONS
CAN ANY TATTOO BE COVERED UP?
Most can, but not always in a single step. Dark, dense tattoos may need one or two laser sessions to lighten them first. Send us a clear photo of your old tattoo on WhatsApp, and we’ll give you a straightforward answer before you travel.
DOES A COVER-UP HAVE TO BE MUCH BIGGER AND DARKER?
Bigger, usually; darker, often — but not black. Skilled cover-up design uses texture, flow, and contrast to hide old lines without turning the whole area into a dark block.
HOW MUCH DOES A COVER-UP TATTOO COST IN PHUKET?
Cover-ups are priced individually because each piece varies in complexity. Photo assessments are free—send us a picture of your existing tattoo along with its approximate size, and we’ll provide a quote before you book.
