SWA TPA From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 1559 posts, RR: 44 Posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 1683 times:
Question....
I have a tattoo of a dragon (green and yellow) clutching a B-52 (head on view) on my outside ankle. Weeeeelllll a few years have passed since I got this (it was originally a B-52 nose art from a plane I was very sentimental about) and I would like something more ummmmm, feminine. Since I cant remove it I was wondering if anybody knows how they go about creating something else out of it. Could they for instance give me a fairy or butterfly or something???? Does it have to be in the same color family? Does this cost a lot more since it is "corrective"? This tat is about 4 inches wide by 2 inches high. Even better, could they fill it in all flesh color and cover it up?
174thfwff From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 1667 times:
There are pretty much two options...
A) Laser removal. Very expensive and you need to go many times.
B) You can get something to tattoo over it, but it depends what the original design is, how dark.
The only way you can find out if it will be a decent cover tattoo is go talk to a reputable tattoo artist. It will cost the same as getting a tattoo as they are really only giving you another tattoo.
A332 From Canada, joined Feb 2005, 1644 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 1619 times:
Well, laser removal is not in everyone's budget... it's very expensive and it's very difficult to get some of the colors out from under the skin. You will need to do repeat visits and it will leave scarring as well...
Covering it up with another piece might a good option... try visiting a local parlor and seeing if any artists can come up with something that you would enjoy having on your body permanently.. once the tattoos are big and dark colored, it's hard to cover em up again.
Nothing wrong with tattoos either... I have several and I enjoy them all now today as I did when I was younger when I got em all...
When you're old.. who cares.. no one's checkin' ya out any more anyway
CORULEZ05 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1597 times:
You can change a tattoo BUT 1. IT HURTS and 2. it is expensive (laser treatments)...so I agree with Emirates..DON'T GET TATTOOS. I can't imagine choosing something that I want on my body for the rest of my life...I change my mind too much...and I would get bored very quickly....so no tats for me.
Aerorobnz From Rwanda, joined Feb 2001, 6320 posts, RR: 14 Reply 7, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 1584 times:
You can change, I have several friends that changed their tattoos over time. It can't be too radical a change, and it won't necessarily look that great but it can be done. I like certain tattoos, I can't decide which to get done though.
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 8, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 1577 times:
Don't decorate your body with ugly and permanent tattoos. No, they don't look good and they look gross when you're old.
Spare us your personal opinion that does not apply to everyone. You don't like them...fine, but don't give those of us that have them a lecture.
Quoting CORULEZ05 (reply 4): You can change a tattoo BUT 1. IT HURTS
If you get a tattoo initially it hurts too. Go figure.
SWA-If you find a reputable place with a good artist, they will be able to help you out. They will look at it, and come up with ideas on what you can do. You should be asking people who tattoo for a living, not people like EmiratesA345 who doesn't get much tattoo action working the Jr. Misses Dept. at K-Mart. Besides, your tattoo sounds cool as it is now. A girlie with a unique tattoo is a good thing even if you don;t think it is feminine. Not like its on your upper arm or plastered in the middle of your back. Plus like you said, it means something to you, and thats what tattoos should do.
"Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again"
Usairwys757 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 9, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 1570 times:
I have a tatoo across my upperback area in between the shoulders. Man did that sh!t ever hurt. But I've had it for 2 years and haven't regretted getting it, so yeah Emirates, spare us all dude.
SlamClick From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 10062 posts, RR: 71 Reply 11, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1533 times:
Quoting SWA TPA (reply 0): I have a tattoo of a dragon (green and yellow) clutching a B-52 (head on view) on my outside ankle. Weeeeelllll a few years have passed since I got this (it was originally a B-52 nose art from a plane I was very sentimental about) and I would like something more ummmmm, feminine.
Hey lady! What could be more feminine than that?
I'ts not like it's a fighter!
Happiness is not seeing another trite Ste. Maarten photo all week long.
Sabena332 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 13, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 1523 times:
Quoting 174thfwff (reply 1): A) Laser removal. Very expensive and you need to go many times.
You are correct. When I did my civil service in a hospital, I had to write and send the bills for the people who had their tatoos removed by laser, the invoice amount was always very high!
NorskMan From Norway, joined Jan 2005, 113 posts, RR: 3 Reply 14, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1496 times:
I got my first tattoo when i was 15, on my chest....the other 4 i got a couple years later, don't regret any of them. My body, i do with it what i please.
Jared From United States of America, joined May 2001, 685 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1494 times:
Some artists also specialize in cover-ups. Most artists do a lot of their work in a couple different styles - stuff they actually WANT to do. Basically, if you want a traditional japanese style tattoo, go to someone whose portfolio showcases this style. Do not go to someone who mostly works on old school art and get a japanese tattoo. The same can be said for getting a cover-up. You want to go to someone who has done a lot of them and will WANT to tattoo you. There is nothing tattoo artists like more than being excited about tattooing in an area they are passionate about.
CORULEZ05 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 16, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 1482 times:
VERY true Jared........gotta make sure you are careful and choose the right person to go to......just like when having plastic surgery, gotta get references and check out the surgeon......nothing worse than a bad tattoo or nose job you know.....hehe....btw, I love that name "jared" very sexy...reminds me of an ex by that name.
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