Foot Tattoos

To some, foot tattoos are the ultimate way to express themselves. To others, they’re nothing but pain and misery. Why the difference in opinion? Read on below to find out about the possible issues you may encounter if you’re looking into one.

Band with feather foot tattoo

There are problems that you should know about before you choose to get a tattoo on your foot. While not all of them may apply to you, it’s a good idea to know the full situation before you go in.

Depending on the size and placement of the tattoo, healing can range from 2 to 5 days. Some tattoo artists recommend not wearing shoes and socks for several days afterwards. Others don’t think it’s a problem. Regardless, your foot will be sore and uncomfortable while it is healing, and if you can’t afford to be off your feet, this may not be a good option for you.

Many artists refuse to do foot tattoos. This is because of the problems associated with them, and the artists don’t want to do bad work. Many tattoos artists will charge a premium to do work on the foot, and many don’t guarantee the work or offer free touch-ups. Another issue some artist worry about is the permanence of a foot tattoo. Tattoos on the foot will spread more than other tattoos, and so the designs will blur more quickly than others.

Keeping your foot in a stationary position for an extended period of time is difficult. On top of that, there are certain spots on the foot that will react like your knee when a doctor hits it with a hammer. You will jump, and you probably won’t be able to control that. Some tattoo artists will be able to work with the jump, or cover up any lines that get squiggly because of it, but if you jump too unexpectedly, the damage will be done, and it may not be able to be fixed.

If you have diabetes, getting a tattoo anywhere below the knee is considered a bad idea because of circulation problems. You may be able to find an artist who is willing to do it, but you should talk to your doctor before you go ahead and get it done.

Even if you’re healthy, the placement of the tattoo (an area that normally gets dirty) makes it more prone to infections. Keeping your foot clean and sterile isn’t easy, and the healing tattoo needs to be both.

An alternative to tattooing is henna

The one thing that most artists and tattooees agree on is that the pain level is higher. Whether it is because of the number of nerve ending or the lack of muscle between the skin and the bone, no one seems sure. The other problem, related to pain, is bleeding. Foot tattoos do tend to bleed more than tattoos on other parts of the body.

Simply put: if they come out well, they’re amazing. A good foot tattoo is a joy forever.

Flowers, scrolls, and tribal designs are all popular choices. It isn’t uncommon to find a foot tattoo that begins on the side (or bottom) of the foot and continues onto the top. Some people get frogs, lizards, and other animals “crouched” on top of their foot, while others prefer “hidden images” on the soles of their feet. Foot tattoos can be as varied as their owners, and just as beautiful.

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