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Tasmanian Devil

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4. Coverup Tattoos

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 07:19 PM

Jun 20

Given laser removal is expensive and painful, many folks go with coverup tattoos of some kind. Lots of people are sporting black sleeves these days; but there are decorative tats that simply do a good job of hiding what's underneath.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover-up_tattoo

And ... I have no clue, but I'm going to predict that cheaper/less-painful tattoo removal will be an ongoing area of research for the next many years as people grow tired of their younger ink choices.

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The person who works for me hates her tattoo. Is there any way to get rid of it that is not so expensive? [View all] efhmc Jun 20 OP

Laser removal seems the best, from my quick search. Home remedies niyad Jun 20 #1

Depending on where one lives, and perhaps on the tattoo, there MAY be some help available. RockRaven Jun 20 #2

Laser tattoo removal is very painful. Katinfl Jun 20 #3

Sorry but just read this. Austin might be the nearest place to look. Thanks for the info. efhmc Jun 21 #9

Coverup Tattoos Tasmanian Devil Jun 20 #4

Thank you for the info. efhmc Jun 20 #7

Sure hope so. efhmc Jun 20 #8

A possible option TommyT139 Jun 20 #5

Thank you. I will give her that info. efhmc Jun 20 #6

I thank you so very much for taking the time to respond. Her tatoot does not bother me. It is her that hates it and efhmc Jun 21 #11

Wanted to give it to her as a Christmas present until I saw how much it costs. Yikes very few working class people have efhmc Monday #12

That's why I thought of it as a group effort TommyT139 Tuesday #14

Reminds me of the Jimmy Buffett song: Liberal In Texas Jun 21 #10

My son had a lot of laser surgeries because of a birth defect. NNadir Monday #13