Applications by tattoo artists

Tattoo artists use this technique for various cosmetic applications. A common use is lightening pigmentation in preparation for cover-ups. In addition, these techniques are also used to correct and gradually lighten tattoos, such as lettering or smaller designs. The possible applications are diverse and depend on the specific situation and the practitioner’s experience.

Customer photos

The images shown here were provided by clients from various studios and have not been edited in any way. The results shown are individual cases. The course of treatment and results depend on various factors and may vary from person to person.

A medium-sized tattoo in a sensitive area of the foot featuring a green design. In this case, the pigmentation was significantly lightened over the course of five sessions and cosmetically prepared for a cover-up. A leaf design was then applied.

The client requested lightening of specific lighter areas within a large tattoo on the arm. In this case, several delicate treatments were performed without a laser to achieve a visible reduction in pigmentation in selected areas. The tattoo artist then touched up the design along the edges.
The skin’s appearance showed a visible change over time. The photo was taken approximately four months after the last treatment.

Georgiana Sola
Frankfurt | GERMANY

Large tattoo on the back. In this case, the pigmentation was gradually lightened over the course of several sessions to create a suitable base for a cover-up. The sessions were coordinated between the esthetician and the tattoo artist. The design was then reworked into a delicate floral motif.
The skin’s appearance showed a visible change over time. The “after” photo was taken three months after the final session.

Not only dark colors, but also intense colors like red—as seen here—can limit the choice of designs for a cover-up.
In this case, the pigmentation visibly lightened over the course of several sessions, opening up additional design possibilities.

Damien Epinat
Paris | FRANCE

With large, dark tattoos, the choice of designs for a cover-up is often limited, as new designs frequently need to be larger or more intense. Targeted cosmetic lightening of the pigmentation can open up additional design possibilities for a cover-up. In this case, the pigmentation was visibly reduced over the course of several sessions. As a cosmetic procedure, the method is designed to treat the skin as gently as possible. The subsequent application of a cover-up is possible in many cases and depends on the individual’s skin reaction as well as the initial condition.

Damien Epinat
Paris | FRANCE

Cosmetic lightening of a large cover-up (approx. 25 × 30 cm) without a laser, using a micropigmentation device, as preparation for subsequent over-tattooing. In this case, multiple sessions were performed to achieve a visible reduction in pigmentation and improve the base for the cover-up. The sessions were spaced several weeks apart.

Damien Epinat
Paris | SOUTH AFRICA

Lightening a large tattoo on the abdomen in preparation for a cover-up. In this case, the pigmentation was visibly reduced over the course of several sessions, making it sufficient for the tattoo artist to use as a base. The final result was achieved approximately 4 weeks after the last session.

Tea Grubesic
Sarajevo | FRANCE

The close-up shows that a visible lightening of the pigmentation was already noticeable after just one treatment, and the natural contours became more distinct. The “after” photo was taken about three weeks after the treatment.