Least & Most Painful Body Parts To Tattoo

By Karmen on 09 Dec 2019

Digital Editor

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If pain is a concern for you when getting a tattoo, you may want to choose the right body part to tattoo!

While pain level and pain tolerance vary from person to person, there is consensus that some areas are more sensitive to pain than others.

Keep reading to find out which are the least and most painful body parts to tattoo!

Least Painful

#1 Shoulders

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#2 Forearms

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#3 Outer bicep

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#4 Calves

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#5 Outer thighs

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#6 Back

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Most Painful

#1 Ribcage

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#2 Armpits

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#3 Neck

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#4 Along the spine

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#5 Hands

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#6 Feet

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#7 Head, face and ears

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#8 Inner bicep

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#9 Hips and stomach

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#10 Elbows and kneecaps

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All that said, there are also other factors for how much pain you'll feel. People who have lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time may have looser skin which could also be more sensitive to tattoos. Those with very low body fat may also feel more pain. The design of your tattoo will also make a difference. Large tattoos or those that require shading will hurt more than simple, lined tattoos.