Ink Tattoo Photo #8244

A new wave of research has revealed disturbing details about the chemicals in tattoo ink, including some endocrine disruptors and toxic metals, and a compound that has been identified as one of the most powerful skin carcinogens. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched studies on ink safety, but so far neither tattoo artists nor their customers seem particularly worried.

Fine-line tattoos use a single thin needle to create delicate, precise designs with minimal line weight. The result is a subtle, almost sketch-like quality that suits detailed small-scale work.

The thigh offers one of the body's largest flat surfaces, making it ideal for detailed, large-scale tattoos. The area is easy to conceal and generally comfortable during the tattoo process.