Skinny On Foot Tattoos

Foot tattoos represent an area of the body which can be home to some of the most interesting tattoo designs available. But like other sensitive parts of the body, foot tattoos require a lot of post-procedure care on your part and the deft skill of a tattoo artist who has experience with them. Here we provide some tips on making sure your foot tattoos are as successful as possible.

Foot Tattoo Tip #1: Consult with your tattoo artist… extensively

Consultation with a tattoo artist before the ink starts is always a good idea, and this goes double for foot tattoos. Unlike tattoos in other parts of the body, foot tattoos have a high chance of ink migration—which is basically when the design begins to spread around the skin. This means two things…foot tattoos should be simple in design, and foot tattoos may require touch- ups. Both of these facts necessitate a good deal of consultation prior to getting a foot tattoo.

Make sure to discuss the tattoo artist’s policy on touch-ups. Some tattoo artists won’t even do foot tattoos because of the chance of them looking less than satisfactory. And if touch- ups are required, which they often are, tattoo artists usually charge you for that. Choosing a simple foot tattoo design will help alleviate the need for second and third visits, so the preparation you do prior to your inking will only help you.

Foot Tattoo Tip #2: Take care of your tat

Any tattoo requires diligent care, but foot tattoos go a step further. Most tattoos require a healing time of 2-3 weeks, where nothing is to rub or come into contact with the tat. But this can be difficult with foot tattoos. Someone contemplating a foot design should be prepared to not wear shoes for 2-3 weeks following inking---this includes socks as well.

Foot tattoos are also more prone to infection because of all the stuff that feet get into. And even healed foot tattoos can be affected by shoes if they continue to rub up against the tat. There is also the slight matter that foot tattoos hurt a little more than other forms of tats. No doubt there’s a lot to consider when it comes to foot tattoos.

So is there any good news with foot tattoos? Well, perhaps it is the inconvenience of them that make foot tattoos exotic. There just simply aren’t very many people walking around with foot tattoos. The foot also provides a good flat surface making foot tattoos an excellent template for cool tat designs. It’s just important to take all necessary precautions to make sure your foot tattoo is a great tattoo---and not just an inconvenient piece of body art.