Not every tattoo needs to be completely removed. In many cases, it is sufficient to selectively lighten an existing design to create space for a new tattoo or a professional cover-up. At SkinTime, we offer specialised tattoo lightening for cover-ups in Berlin-Mitte using the PicoSure® picosecond laser. The goal is to reduce the colour density of the existing tattoo so that a new design can be applied optimally.
Many tattoo artists recommend laser treatment before a cover-up, as dark and high-contrast tattoos can significantly affect the result of a new design. Tattoo lightening for a cover-up is not about removing the tattoo completely, but about selectively reducing pigments, softening contrasts and lightening disruptive colour areas.
This method offers clear advantages:
For tattoo lightening prior to a cover-up, we use the PicoSure® picosecond laser at SkinTime – one of the world’s most powerful and advanced laser technologies.
Picosecond technology allows colour pigments to be broken down with exceptional precision, enabling the body to gradually eliminate them.
This technology is particularly ideal for preparing a cover-up because:
The number of treatments depends on colour, pigment density, depth and the desired level of lightening. In many cases, only a few sessions are needed to create a solid basis for a new tattoo.
Lightening takes place gradually over several weeks after each session. The goal is not complete removal, but a visible reduction in colour density. The number of treatments required depends on the tattoo and the desired final result – often significantly fewer sessions are needed than for complete tattoo removal.
Tattoo lightening for cover-ups in Berlin-Mitte is suitable for people who:
want to get a new tattoo over an existing design
wish to lighten dark or high-contrast tattoos
want to create better conditions for their tattoo artist to perform a cover-up
are looking for a professional, medically supervised laser treatment
After treatment, temporary redness, swelling or scab formation may occur. These reactions are usually temporary. Treatment is not performed during pregnancy, in cases of acute skin inflammation or certain pre-existing medical conditions.
Individual suitability is assessed by a doctors in advance.
At SkinTime, safety, quality and personalised care are our top priorities. Our decades of experience, combined with treatments performed by qualified physicians and NiSV-certified specialists, form the basis for safe and convincing results.
When booking a treatment package consisting of several individual sessions, you will receive additional discounts.
Consultation for cover-up tattoo removal is free of charge.
Book an appointment for a consultation
The medical staff of trained specialists, beauticians and alternative practitioners are happy to advise you on the possible treatments. The consultation is non-binding and free of charge. Call us on +49/30/88 92 92 20.
Mon–Sat: 9am–8pm
030/98 60 60 16
