Refer a friend and receive $99 off! Call us to learn more.

Common Tattoo Mistakes

Lexington Tattoo Removal • March 21, 2025

If you must fix a tattoo mistake, know you're not alone. Tattoo mistakes are common and are relatively easy to fix, depending on what they are. At Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, Kentucky, we have highly-trained specialists who can use your laser tattoo removal processes to give you a fresh start. Continue reading to explore the most common mistakes and what we can do about them.

Someone getting a laser tattoo removal treatment at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, KY

What Are Some Common Tattoo Mistakes?

Some planning can prepare you so you won't need to fix your tattoo. Most of the common mistakes have to do with mistakes made early on in the process. This includes:

  • Impulsive or rash behavior: This leads to the biggest tattoo mistakes (and the most regrets), so don't get your tattoo quickly. Or when you've had a lot to drink.
  • Bad placement. Depending on where you work and future jobs you'd like to have, being able to cover the tattoo could be important.
  • Misspelled words. Double-check words or phrases you want to use, including translations and words in another language.
  • Poor design. This could be the fault of the tattoo artist's skill or blurred and uneven lines. To avoid this, research your tattoo artist and ask for a mock-up before beginning.
  • Subject matter. Your tastes can change. Relationships can end. An image can take on a meaning you dislike. Sadly, this may not be avoidable, but you can fix the tattoo!
  • Poor aftercare. If you get an infection, it can hurt your skin and make it so that the tattoo looks incorrect.

Can You Fix Tattoo Mistakes?

Highly skilled specialists can fix most tattoo mistakes. During the laser tattoo removal process, a laser targets the ink in your skin with a high-powered laser. The heat breaks the ink down, and your immune system eliminates it from your body. Our specialists use the industry's best equipment and deal almost exclusively with laser tattoo removal, so they have the expertise to remove your ink easily. We start by cooling the skin so the laser doesn't burn it and hasten the healing process with creams and lotions, including Ebanel Numb520 Cream.

When you have a tattoo that needs to be fixed, there are two options. The first is that we completely remove the tattoo. While small tattoos may take only three sessions, most take more, even up to 12. Since you'll need a recovery time of about 6 weeks between sessions, this can take the better part of a year. The second option is that you lighten the tattoo. This is a better option if you want to get tattooed all over the area.

Contact Us for Laser Tattoo Removal

If you need to fix your tattoo, Lexington Tattoo Removal can help. We can fully remove the pigment or eliminate enough of your tattoo that you can put a new one over it. We use technology and techniques that protect your skin to reduce the risk of injury and hasten healing. We also offer microblading removal and laser hair removal.

When it's time to fix your tattoo, request a consultation by calling us, dropping by to speak with a specialist, or completing our contact form. We serve the greater Lexington, KY area and surrounding states, including Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Huntington, WV; and Nashville, TN. Contact us today!

 A before and after image of laser hair removal and recovery at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexing
By Lexington Tattoo Removal March 21, 2025
Learn about the best laser hair removal before and after care process. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for successful laser hair removal near Lexington, KY.
faqs-about-microblading-removal at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, KY
By Lexington Tattoo Removal February 19, 2025
Get answers to your questions about laser microblading removal. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for an appointment or FAQs about laser microblading removal.
Someone getting a laser hair removal treatment on their face  near Lexington, KY
By Lexington Tattoo Removal February 19, 2025
Learn whether there are ways to speed up laser hair removal and how long the process takes. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for a laser hair removal consultation.
Someone receiving a laser hair removal treatment on their legs at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexi
By Lexington Tattoo Removal January 16, 2025
Get answers to your questions about laser hair removal. Learn about the ins and outs of laser hair removal and contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for a consultation.
Concept of how laser tattoo removal works over time at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, KY
By Lexington Tattoo Removal January 16, 2025
Find answers to your questions about laser tattoo removal. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for a highly-trained specialist to begin your tattoo removal.
 Someone receiving a laser hair removal treatment session for their legs at Lexington Tattoo Removal
By Lexington Tattoo Removal December 19, 2024
Learn when the best time for laser hair removal is and the best season to get started. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal to get started with laser hair removal.
Someone receiving a laser hair removal treatment during a session at Lexington Tattoo Removal near L
By Lexington Tattoo Removal October 9, 2024
Typical laser hair removal areas are the upper lip and chin. Lexington Tattoo Removal has trained laser specialists to provide hair removal in Lexington, KY.
Someone receiving a microblading removal treatment during a session at Lexington Tattoo Removal near
By Lexington Tattoo Removal October 9, 2024
For laser microblading removal in Lexington, Kentucky, contact Lexington Tattoo Removal. We're experts in microblading removal and provide an easy process.
Someone receiving a laser hair removal treatment at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, KY
By Lexington Tattoo Removal September 18, 2024
Remove unwanted body hair with laser hair removal near Lexington, Kentucky. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal to learn more about this common procedure.
Someone receiving a laser tattoo removal treatment at Lexington Tattoo Removal near Lexington, KY
By Lexington Tattoo Removal September 18, 2024
Blackout tattoo removal is possible with the right tools. Contact Lexington Tattoo Removal for the before and after care that supports your skin.
More Posts
Share by: