Many people say that the outlining hurts more. The reason for the increased pain in outlining is that a thinner needle is used for the precision of the outline, which causes more pain. Others say that the filling in is more painful. The needle is thicker and should be less painful, but the area...

The color of the ink doesn't usually play any part in the pain of tattoos. However, sometimes creating the black outline of the tattoo can be a painstaking and maybe even painful process. Some people say the outlining process is more painful, but others say that filling in with color is more...

This depends on the scar. You want to make sure your scar has healed fully before you attempt a tattoo, and that means waiting at least a year. The scar (or stretch mark) should no longer be pink. Attempting a tattoo too soon would be painful and the ink may not hold very well.Some people say the...

The parts of the body close to the bone will generally be more painful when tattooed. That means the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, and elbows. Also over the ribs or the backbone or on the skull can cause a lot of pain. Getting a tattoo on a naturally sensitive part of the body, like the genitals,...

Tattooing involves having a needle puncture your skin over and over again, so you'll need to find a way to manage that fear.Get comfortable with the studio and your tattoo artist. Ask if you can watch someone else get a tattoo and see how they handle it. Plan on getting the tattoo somewhere...