foot tattoo healing question

[MoistTowelette 358]

hey guys, just wondering if i can get an opinion real quick. i got my foot tattooed in what will be 3 weeks ago this coming up Wednesday and while most of it has FINALLY stopped peeling, some places (like the side of my foot near the heel) are still peeling like crazy.

i usually play some pretty intense basketball 2 or 3 times a week and i haven't been able to play in almost a month (since i also got more work done on my back a few days before getting my foot done). so my question is, would it be ok to play basketball, or wait until the foot stops fully peeling? i never had a peel this long, most of my peels stop in about a week and 10 days at most. i am getting so restless not being able to play basketball. thanks.

[marley mission 2,034]

whats your primary concern

are you concerned with the tattoo getting messed up

my gut would be that its on ya now

and the full healing could still be awhile to go

i'd say go play ball and see how it goes

i'm currently healing my shin - coming up on 4 weeks

and its taking its sweet time

but its summer

and i love to bodysurf - so fuck it

thing is

since the art lives on your body

anything can happen to it

gotta live though and enjoy

curious to see some other feedback

[MoistTowelette 358]

Yeah my main, and only, concern is if there is still a chance that I can mess up the tattoo or not

[9Years 631]

I think you should be in the clear. I was pretty physical while healing my foot tattoos only a few days after. They did take forever to finally settle, but they came out just fine.

[pidjones 605]

As a lad from Kentucky, I have to ask where your priorities lie. Is ANYTHING more important than basketball?

Good socks, maybe some nice micro fiber ones, should protect you. Be aware and if you feel a problem take a look.

[cltattooing 765]

I think you're safe. Feet take extra long to heal because they are farthest away from the heart and blood oxygenation isn't the best by the time your circulation gets to those parts. I think if you don't have any major scabs, you'll be fine.

[MoistTowelette 358]

thanks guys! i actually played a little bit last night and am happy to report i haven't had to get my foot amputated. yet...

[Scott R 311]

@MoistTowelette real question is did you mess around and got a triple double?

[MoistTowelette 358]

haha i was pretty rusty so i missed a wide open game winning layup but i got my own rebound and made a much more difficult shot for the game winner