This was my first tattoo, which I got when i was 16(about 3-4 years ago). Rapheal from The Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles. It was done by my girlfriend's(at the time) Dad. It has faded a lot and i plan on getting it redone soon.
I love TMNT so I don't think you should cover it, just rework it. But I have NEVER heard of a tattoo looking that bad in 4 years. It looks like it is 50+ years old!
i'd get that bad boy covered. I too cant believe it faded soooo much so quick? Ive had a tattoo on my back for 3 or so years and it looks pretty damn good still... Her dad must not have been a professional.