Tattoo Prices & Process in Gelsenkirchen-Buer
The price depends on size, placement and effort. You get a specific price after the consultation.
How much does a tattoo cost?
No off-the-peg price – these points determine it.
Size
More area means more time for drawing and tattooing.
Placement
Ribs, hands, feet or neck are harder to tattoo.
Detail and effort
Fine lines, shading or dotwork take more time.
Colour or black & grey
Colour usually needs several passes and is often more work.
Number of sessions
Sleeves or back pieces are spread over several appointments.
Cover-up
Covering an old tattoo takes more planning and more area.
Send us your idea, size and placement on WhatsApp – and you'll get an estimate.
How much does a piercing cost?
That depends on the placement and the jewellery. Levent advises you on the right initial jewellery.
How your tattoo appointment works
Enquiry
Via WhatsApp, phone or email: design, size in cm, placement, reference images, and your preferred artist if you have one (tattoo styles).
Consultation
Design, placement, sessions and price. With Paul also in Polish.
Appointment
We arrange your appointment together.
Design
Ready to view no earlier than 3 days before your appointment. Changes beyond what was agreed may cost extra – we'll tell you beforehand.
Tattooing
Sign the consent form. Anyone accompanying you waits outside. The stencil (purple lines) shows you the placement beforehand. Afterwards the tattoo is cleaned and covered.
Aftercare
You get aftercare instructions verbally or in writing, everything also under tattoo aftercare. Questions? Get in touch.
Touch-up
Between 4 weeks and 4 months afterwards: the first touch-up is included in the price, after that it costs extra.
Tips for preparing
Come well rested, sober and healthy.
- Eat a proper meal beforehand – it helps your circulation.
- At least 1 day before: no alcohol, caffeine, drugs or blood thinners.
- 1 week before: no sunbeds, fake tan or sunbathing.
- No cortisone or antibiotics – if you are taking them, talk to us.
- After a vaccination, wait 2 weeks.
- Healthy skin: no sunburn, no inflammation, no wounds.
- Old or black clothing that gives easy access to the area.
- Bring a drink and a snack.
- Ill? Let us know beforehand.
Minimum age for tattoos and piercings
Our rules at Meduza Ink:
Tattoo: from 18
We do not tattoo anyone under 18.
Piercing under 18
Only with parental consent – bring the signed consent form.
Ear piercing from 6
From age 6, under 18 with parental consent.
There is no law in Germany setting a fixed minimum age for tattoos; each studio has its own rules. This is not legal advice.
Send us your idea now
Design, size, placement and reference images on WhatsApp – that's all we need. Any more questions? FAQ about tattoos and piercings · Contact and directions