Wondering what to do about that tattoo you got when you were 18 that you swore was the coolest thing ever and you would want it for the rest of your life? And now you realize, well, that it's not? There are many different tattoo coverups available for someone who has decidedly made a mistake in their ink.

The first option is cosmetic and requires daily maintenance. Put simply, using make-up. There are quite a few different companies out there that produce make-up that is specifically made to cover up a tattoo. Think stage make-up. While this may be a pain to keep up there is no actual pain involved and is good for a quick fix. Especially if that wedding dress comes a little too low and you don't want to scandalize the in-laws.

Your next option is getting another tattoo to cover up the previous one. Any tattoo artist worth his/her salt will be able to cover up most tattoos as they probably have had to do tattoo coverups on themselves. Just remember if your tattoo is done in black you are going to have to get black put on top. Unfortunately, green just won't cover up black work.

Option number three for tattoo coverups is laser removal. This is probably the most popular option these days but comes with a lot of draw backs. For one, it is very painful. Think grease splattering your skin. For another, it isn't an instant removal. Laser removal takes many sessions and each session can cost $250 and up. So for a large tattoo you could be spending thousands of dollars to get it removed. Another bit of information to know is that color tattoos are much more difficult to remove than black work.

Another option is tattoo removal cream. The only problem with these is that a lot of them don't work. If you are considering using one of these you need to consult with a doctor. See if he has any recommendations. Also it's good to look up consumer reviews on these products, that will tell you a lot as well. There is even the option of looking up the company with the Better Business Bureau to see what kind of rating they have with them and if they are a legit company. These creams can run well over a hundred dollars so do your homework before choosing this option.

There are multiple options for tattoo coverups. When people think of coverups they only think of having an actual tattoo put over a previously existing one. However, that is no longer the case anymore. The options are there, you just have to look and see which one is the best for your situation.

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