Tattoo Pain Chart

Sharp, vibrating pain near bone. Forehead and temples are intense.

Thin skin over spine and throat. Very sensitive nerve endings.

Moderate to high pain. Sternum area is the worst.

One of the most painful spots. Skin is thin and sits directly on bone.

Moderate pain. Fleshy areas hurt less, near hip bones hurts more.

Soft skin with lots of nerve endings. Dull, burning sensation.

One of the least painful spots. Good muscle padding.

Moderate, manageable pain. Outer forearm easier than inner.

Thin skin over tendons and bone. Sharp, stinging pain.

Extremely painful. Thin skin, many bones and tendons.

Moderate pain with good muscle coverage. Shoulder blades sharper.

Spine itself is intense. Sides of lower back are more tolerable.

Bony area with thin skin. Pain increases near hip bone.

Thick skin and muscle. Very manageable pain.

Thin, sensitive skin. Rubbing during healing is annoying.

Kneecap is brutal. Behind the knee is equally bad.

Bone is close to surface. Vibrating, sharp pain.

Good muscle padding. One of the easier leg spots.

Very thin skin over bone. High pain level.

Extremely painful. Bones, tendons, thin skin.