My client wanted me to replace her existing cover-up tattoo – people weren’t expecting the results

YEARS after covering up a bad tattoo, one anonymous woman needed to replace her dated design – and the result was so incredible it even had tattoo-haters gawking.

Jessica Bank, a tattoo artist based in the UK, shared before, during, and after shots of her client’s cover-up process.

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The original tattoo was a dated design that had badly faded[/caption]

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The brilliant new tattoo had rich colors and intricate details[/caption]

The original cover-up, shared to TikTok, was a busy collection of flowers and leaves, along with some scripted text, that had badly faded.

The blue and dark green petals were patchy, while the orange and yellow flowers were almost completely faded into the skin.

Jessica shared an image of the new artwork stenciled over the old design.

The outline of the upgraded tattoo included delicate petals, intricate linework, and tiny details that promised an impressive result.

The final reveal left viewers amazed.

Instead of faded flowers and vines, the client’s arm now sported a photorealistic pink rose, a lifelike butterfly, and a shimmering, heart-shaped jewel.

Along with the opulent facets, the blue gem was also surrounded by a row of glimmering pearls that seemed to shine in the light.

Small, minimalist leaves at either corner carried through the botanical elements of the old design while creating contrast for the new colors to pop.

Viewers were amazed by the transformation and shared their wonder in the comments.

“Gorgeous, so feminine and delicate,” wrote one woman. “I love this.”

“Class job! Looks fantastic,” wrote another commenter.

Several viewers wrote that the cover-up inspired them to seek out replacements for their own old and faded tattoos.

“I’d love something like that but bigger on my lower back covering up a blurgh tattoo,” wrote one woman.

“You should definitely do it,” tattoo artist Bank responded.

Even those who usually weren’t interested in tattoos had to stop and compliment the art when it showed up on their feeds.

“Must admit, I’m not a big fan of tattoos but that is nice,” wrote an impressed viewer.

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The in-progress shot showcased how detailed the tattoo would be[/caption]