Can any tattoo be covered up?

Not always exactly the way you'd like. It depends on the size, colour and saturation of the tattoo underneath. We assess it from your photo and give you our honest opinion on what's viable.

How does the cover-up process work?

You tell us your idea and send photos. We send you a design to try and assess whether it's viable; if not, we propose alternatives and reach an agreement. Once the design is set, we tattoo.

Do I need laser before a cover-up?

Sometimes. If the tattoo underneath is dark or very saturated, a few laser lightening sessions give the new design much more freedom. We offer laser in-house and can do a few sessions if we see it's needed.

How much does covering a tattoo cost in Madrid?

It's always tailored to the case. Send us a photo and we'll prepare a quote after seeing the tattoo.

What if my tattoo can't be covered well?

We tell you honestly before starting and propose alternatives: laser lightening, a different rework or, if it makes sense, full removal. You lose nothing by asking.

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Cover Up & Fix Tattoos Madrid · Cover an Old Tattoo

A tattoo from another studio you don't like? At Sinkply (fine line, next to Retiro) we fix, improve or cover it up. We assess your case and, if needed, offer laser lightening.

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Fix or cover a tattoo from another studio

We fix and improve tattoos done in other studios. A cover-up means covering it with a new design; we can also rework or improve what you already have.

— Important The tattoos shown as “Before” were not done by Sinkply. They are previous works from other studios that we have covered.

How we assess it

With a cover-up we can't always do exactly what you ask: we need to assess whether you want to fully hide what's underneath and how it would look. We send you a design to try and see if your idea is viable; if not, we propose alternatives and reach an agreement.

If the tattoo can't be covered well as it is, the answer isn't to give up: we offer laser lightening and can do a few sessions if we see it's needed, in our own studio.

Whether it's a tattoo from many years ago or one from another studio you'd like to fix, send us a photo and we'll take a look.

You lose nothing by asking: tell us your case and send photos on Instagram or WhatsApp, and we'll give you our honest opinion.

Cover it fully, or rescue the tattoo?

You don't always need a full cover-up. Sometimes, if the tattoo allows it, we can rescue and improve it with a finer design. In other cases, when the person doesn't want laser or a touch-up, we go for a stronger design that fully covers the previous tattoo — as in this case.

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