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Step 1
Determine what you want. Did the tattoo artist make a mistake when she designed your tattoo? Or do you want to create a new tattoo from an existing one?
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Step 2
Contact the original tattoo artist. If your tattoo is brand new and there is a problem, call the artist who did the tattoo and ask for an appointment. This solution works when you like the artist's work but need a minor blemish fixed.
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Step 3
Find a new tattoo artist. If you are unhappy with a tattoo and do not like what the prior artist did, get a new one. Talk to the artist and tell him what you want done. Make an appointment to see the artist.
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Step 4
See the artist for an evaluation. Some intricate tattoos are impossible to re-do. However, a tattoo artist needs to see the work first and evaluate your situation prior to making a judgment. The artist is the best person to decide what he can or cannot do. Explain what you want done, show him the tattoo, and see what he recommends.
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Step 5
Consider surgery. It sounds extreme, but if you don't like a tattoo, surgical removal is an option. See your doctor and ask if she agrees. More than likely you will be referred to a plastic surgeon who specializes in the removal of tattoos. Surgery is not fool proof, and there will be some scarring. The majority of your tattoo will be removed, however.
