Without a doubt, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has the coolest mature population in the country. A look around the downtown core in particular evidences that our elders have a keen sense of fashion and style, with a swagger to go along with it. It should therefore come as no surprise to learn that hundreds of the GTA’s matriarchs and patriarchs come online each month to search for insight into “tattoos for seniors” and “tattoos for older adults”. Given that you’re reading this, you’re likely among this group. And whether you’re considering your very first tattoo, or the first in over a couple of decades, there are a few things that you want clarified before proceeding with an appointment. Below is everything you need to know!
Everything to Know as a Senior Who Wants to Get a Tattoo in Toronto ON
Are Tattoos Safe for Seniors?
Yes, it’s generally safe for seniors and older adults to get tattoos. That being said, there are some factors to consider. As we age, skin gets thinner, experiences a loss of elasticity, and exhibits increased fragility. A free consultation with an Adrenaline Toronto tattoo artist will assess and address all of this, including your specific threshold for pain.
It’s also important to note that certain medications such as blood thinners, can affect healing and increase the risk of complications during and after the process. Additionally, other medications (i.e. corticosteroids, chemotherapy, and several biologics) can reduce the function of the immune system and can compromise the healing process. Please be sure to let your tattooist know about any such medications.
**Consult with your physician prior to booking an appointment.
Best Style of Tattoo for Seniors
While what is considered a “best style” varies upon a person’s preferences, skin health, and threshold for pain, the fine line style is very popular among tattoos for seniors. The fine line style requires less applied pressure and is therefore more accommodating to thinner and less elastic skin. Learn more about the fine line style right here.
Benefits of Getting a Tattoo as an Older Adult
You may have had concerns about getting a tattoo as a senior, but as it turns out, there are two definitive benefits to getting a tattoo in one’s latter years. These include the following:
No Regrets: We make a lot a bad decisions in our early years. Choice of tattoo subject matter, design, and placement are among these bad decisions for thousands of Toronto area residents who are now looking for tattoo cover-up and removal services. But as someone who has enjoyed decades of experience, any decision made about tattoo subject matter, design, and placement is a well-informed one that will come with zero regret. Whether getting your grandchild’s name tattooed, or a design to commemorate a memory made long ago, you have peace of mind that you won’t change your mind in a year or more from now.
Most Dramatic Skin Changes Have Already Happened: Due to a decrease in collagen and elastin production, a thinning of the epidermis, and a loss of fat in the hypodermis along with sun exposure, skin naturally undergoes a number of changes as we age. When getting a tattoo in our early years, the integrity of the tattoo is compromised as our skin ages. So while it may look great in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s there is generally a noticeable change from the early 60s and beyond. But when getting a tattoo after the most dramatic changes have already occurred, the new tattoo will account for skin of an advanced age, which allows the tattoo to age more gracefully.
Best Tattoo Shop for Older Adults in Toronto
Adrenaline is the best studio when it comes to tattoos for seniors and older adults. Our tattooists are experienced in working with all skin types and are friendly, professional, and patient. Further, we offer no-commitment FREE consultations so that all questions and concerns can be addressed prior to making a final decision about your tattoo. Reach out today to book your FREE consultation at our conveniently located downtown Toronto tattoo shop (click here for directions)
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