Yup, I had a dragon lightened up on my arm so I could cover over it when I sleeved that arm. I did four sessions, as it was really dark. It hurt waaaay more than getting the tattoo, was all blistery and pussy healing, and created some scar tissue that hurt more to tattoo over.
When I sleeved my lower legs I lightened one on the side of my calf. Clearly I didnt learn my lesson cuz it sucked! Im never doing it again.
When I got my back done it was reccomended to lighten some around the base of my neck, but I refused and we just covered over what was there as it was and you cant even tell.
Do it while youre you're young I guess. My pain threshold is way lower now and I can't imagine going through all that now.