Tattoo cover-ups in Brussels

An old tattoo can be covered when the design is built around it. At GF Tattoo Studio in Uccle, cover-ups are Gabriel Fernandes’s speciality: a free assessment, a tailored plan and realism to turn what you want to forget into a piece you’ll be proud of.

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Calf cover-up: a tribal covered by a realistic clock and family portrait

BeforeAfter

Arm cover-up: colour tattoo covered by a raven and a skull

Chest cover-up: crown and wings covered by a hooded portrait

Forearm cover-up: black lines covered by a realistic Anubis

Shoulder cover-up: old tattoo covered by a lion and a clock

Forearm cover-up: old tattoo covered by a Spartan helmet

Arm cover-up: lettering covered by an ornate portrait of a woman

Forearm cover-up: old tattoo covered by a Viking portrait

See your cover-up before you decide

Our online studio turns a photo of your current tattoo into creative simulations, right on your skin.

Preview my cover-up

Free · under 2 minutes · a creative simulation; the artist assesses what’s actually possible.

Send a photo of your tattoo
Pick the theme and style
Get before / after simulations
A GF artist assesses real feasibility

Simulator images are AI-generated simulations and do not guarantee the result. Feasibility depends on pigmentation, size, placement and your skin; it is decided by the tattoo artist.

Cover-up

What is a cover-up?

A cover-up means tattooing a new design over an existing tattoo so the old one no longer shows. It isn’t just “going over it in black”: the new design uses dark areas, textures and contrast to absorb the old lines.

That’s why a good cover-up is decided case by case, based on the density of the existing ink, its size, its placement and your skin.

Our three-step method

Specialist consultation: a technical analysis of your current tattoo (colour, saturation, healing, size).
Strategic planning: a tailored plan covering placement, the size of the new piece and the estimated number of sessions.
Style and design: a design that feels like you and is built to genuinely cover the old one.

Which tattoos can be covered?

Tribals, names, lettering, faded colour pieces, botched tattoos or ones that have aged badly: every example on this page is a real cover-up done in the studio.

Feasibility depends on each case. A very dark or very large tattoo may need a bigger piece or a higher-contrast style. We’ll tell you honestly at the consultation.

How many sessions does it take?

It depends on size and complexity. A large cover-up often takes several sessions; one of our clients describes on Google his cover-up done in three sessions. The artist gives you an estimate at the free consultation.

Preview your cover-up on your own photo

Before you even visit, send a photo of your tattoo to our online studio: you’ll get creative simulations, then a GF artist assesses what’s actually possible.

Frequently asked questions

Are consultations free?

Yes, the consultation is free. It’s the time to talk through your ideas, ask questions and get advice from our artists.

Can you cover up or rework an old tattoo?

Yes, it’s our speciality. A cover-up starts with a technical analysis of your tattoo, then a tailored plan and design. You can also preview the result on your own photo with our simulator.

How long does a tattoo or cover-up take?

It depends on size, complexity and style. The artist gives you an estimate at the consultation; complex pieces often need several sessions.

How much does a tattoo cost at GF Tattoo Studio?

The price depends on size, complexity and the time needed. We give you a detailed quote at the consultation.

Show us your tattoo.

Free consultation. Send us your idea or your current tattoo and we’ll reply on WhatsApp.