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This guide helps you decide whether to refresh, cover, or keep the aged look. Why tattoos age Sun exposure, skin texture, and ink breakdown all soften sharp lines over the years.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.