Tattooed Dopers: retouching?

In My Humble Opinion
1

I have a tattoo on my shoulder blade, all in black, nothing fancy. Mainly it’s just a line drawing, not much shading. I got it done about 9 years ago. It hasn’t faded much at all because it’s not uncovered much and when it is I always put sunscreen on it. The problem is, over the years, it’s started to get fuzzy (as in out of focus, not hairy :stuck_out_tongue: ). I know this is to be expected, but I wish it was as sharp as it originally was.

Can I get it retouched to sharpen the image? Has anyone done this or tried to do this? If so, how much did it cost and was it worth it?

2

Sure they can sharpen up the edges no prob. I don’t have a clue to the fee, but I certainly shouldn’t be near the cost of a full piece. I’ve been ultra careful with mine, so far, I don’t need a touchup.

3

I know lots of people who have done this, with great success. Reds tend to fade the most. I know many guys who have put the red back in or sharpened the black lines. It’s cheaper than the original and will really improve the look of your tat.