Tattooing white ink over a black tattoo.

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ginamd23
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Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:01 pm

Ok I would like some advice from a tattoo artist perspective. I have semi large black tattoo 4inches by 5inches. I got at 17 years old. It's full black I lost hope of ever wearing shorts agian (it's on my leg) but I have recently seen black tattoos being transformed with white ink and it gave me hope. I have contacted 2 tattoo shops which told me it can't be done. But I have seen it done in pictures online. Are they just scared to take the risk? Any advice on a artist I should be looking for? How do you post pictures on here?
Thanks for any advice.
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buttwheat
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Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:25 am

Can't be done. White ink fades very quickly and and results you will see will be very short lived. If it is 17 years old go get it zapped a few times
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