Tattoo pain will vary depending on your age, sex, and pain threshold. The most painful spots to get a tattoo are your ribs, spine, fingers, and shins.

Tattoo placement affects much more than just initial appearance. Aging, pain tolerance, lifestyle, and long-term changes in the skin all influence how a tattoo will look over time.

(Tattoos are basically permanent, after all.) A few factors to consider when considering tattoo placement include pain tolerance, upkeep, and the possibility of color fading– some areas are more ...

Tattoo removal pain is comparable to the pain of a bad sunburn, and the laser pulses feel like a rubber band snapping against your skin. Cringe-worthy, yes, but tolerable.