I'm actually amazed, but I was able to get decent runs in after getting my knees tattooed. The other day I did a 15 miler the morning after getting my thigh tattooed. I was pleasantly surprised. But if it's sore, definitely makes sense to err on the side of caution.
Tattoos never look like the day you got them. Blowouts are caused by the ink spreading, and you can't fix that. I've looked and I don't see what you think needs fixing. As @Gingerninja said, tattoo's are imperfect; it that is going to bother you, you shouldn't get one.
When Kiku did my skull beads, I was trying hard to not move because I was giggling so much. He said that he was "making my flames special for the ladies". I was dying.
Hey...I don't think it looks bad at all. How healed is it in the bottom photo? As you know, tattoo's are imperfect... You can always have it touched up if it's driving you mental!
Haha, I just called the shop to book my spot with him, I'm the first appointment of the day on Saturday. I've been out of tattooing for a while now and focusing on life bullshit, Pagoda City will be my triumphant return to the fun.
Just booked my appointment with Scott too. I'm strongly thinking about driving over there every day of the fest, I'm only about an hour away. Might book one or two more spots, if I can make up my mind on what I want.