There’s design, placement, and, of course, aftercare.
Keeping your new tattoo clean, dry, and sterile minimizes the possibility of infection.
Still, a lot of people skip out on this important step and find themselves with an infected tattoo.
Believe it or not, some spots where you get inked are more susceptible to infections than others.
Feet tattoos have also seen an increase, but both carry similar risks when it comes to infection.
It’s impossible to avoid touchinggermy surfaceswith your hands.
As a result, both are places that need a lot of TLC when it comes to tattoo aftercare.
But in the parts of the body that are farthest from the heart, circulation can be less efficient.
That’s what makes tattoos on the calves and ankles more problematic when it comes to the healing process.
The skin is incredibly sensitive.
