For us older folk

[jdub]

I'm guessing for us older folks, it's a bit more challenging for artists. I'm close to 52 and have a bit of skin crepey on arms. I would think we are more susceptible to blow outs and harder for line work in skin sag areas. For us olders, what do you think?

[Hogrider]

All the more reason to get an experienced artist. I got my first tattoo at 50, I'm 64 now and finishing up a body suit. Keep hydrated and use cocoa butter on your skin regularly to keep it healthy.

[Dan]

I think you mwill be fine, I am 62 and still getting tattoos.

[jdub]

I put lotion on every day due to dry skin. But yea it seems this crepey stuff has creeped up on me. I shouldn't be surprised as I have worked in the sun quite a bit. But I didnt think it would start in my 50s 😞

Edited December 20, 2021 by jdub

[Hogrider]

On 12/20/2021 at 1:20 AM, jdub said:

I put lotion on every day due to dry skin. But yea it seems this crepey stuff has creeped up on me. I shouldn't be surprised as I have worked in the sun quite a bit. But I didnt think it would start in my 50s 😞

You get used to it.  🙂

[jdub]

Depending how my arm is postured I do have a couple lines that look a bit janky and think it's due some of this crepey stuff. I did lose a bit of weight and think it factors into it. But I am really happy with the what I got done 🙂

[oboogie]

I'm not much younger than you are, and I don't have crepey skin. Working in the sun definitely ages your skin faster.  I'm pale as a ghost. It helps.

Edited January 6, 2022 by oboogie