Can I use white ink to cover or remove my tattoo? (photo)

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I was thinking of using white ink to cover or try to remove my tattoo. ...what results would I get. ...

Eric Seiger, DO · Answer

Unfortunately, white ink probably won’t give you the results you’re looking for, as it will be very hard if not impossible to match your skin tone. However because of how light the tattoo is there’s a good chance it will respond fairly well to a laser removal treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

White ink wouldn't remove this tattoo. This can be removed with laser tattoo removal. It will take a series of treatments. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for you question and posting a picture.  Covering up a tattoo with white ink is about he worst idea possible.  It is impossible to match your existing skin color and then it changes with any sun exposure.  We've been removing a well-meaning facial tattoo cover-up that just turned out awful for over a year.  It looks like you have a very poor quality tattoo that will respond well to picosecond laser tattoo removal.  Best of luck.

Brian Citro, MD · Answer

You could try to cover the tattoo but white ink probably won't give you the result you're looking for. The laser can be used to lighten the tattoo to make a cover up easier, or to remove the tattoo altogether.

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