About Cover Up Tattoos
Cover-up tattooing transforms unwanted tattoos — and scars — into new pieces, using darker values, strategic composition, and sometimes laser-fading preparation to fully absorb the old work into a design you actually want.
History of the style
As tattooing's first mainstream generation aged, cover-up work became its own discipline. Skilled cover-up artists read the old tattoo's density and placement like a puzzle; the modern combination of laser lightening plus expert redesign can rescue almost anything.
Studios Offering Cover Up
Mad Beach Ink
FeaturedMadeira Beach
Custom Tattoo Design, Traditional Tattoos, Realistic Tattoos
Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing St. Petersburg Studio
St. Petersburg
Custom Tattoo Design, Realistic Tattoos, Black & Grey Tattoos
Poison Ivy Ink St. Pete
Pinellas Park
Custom Tattoo Design, Realistic Tattoos, Black & Grey Tattoos
DC Society Ink
Tampa
Custom Tattoo Design, Traditional Tattoos, Realistic Tattoos
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cover Up tattooing?
Cover-up tattooing transforms unwanted tattoos — and scars — into new pieces, using darker values, strategic composition, and sometimes laser-fading preparation to fully absorb the old work into a design you actually want.
Who does Cover Up tattoos near me in Tampa Bay?
727Tattoos lists 3 artists working in Cover Up across Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area — browse their portfolios on this page and request a quote directly.
How much does a Cover Up tattoo cost?
Pricing depends on size, placement, detail, and the artist's rate — many artists list an hourly rate on their profile. Send a quote request with your idea and reference images to get a real estimate.