Infections can happen during the tattoo process, or during the time the tattoo takes to heal (usually around two weeks). What about a bad design. If you've ever had a 16-year-old who wanted to get 'inked' then you'll know (if you went to a reputable artist) that it's illegal for a tattooist to tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even if the parents have consented. Although all providers of services are...