The 10 most painful places on the body to remove a tattoo

1. Feet

The feet are one of the most painful parts of the body to remove a tattoo from. This is because the skin is thin and the nerves are close.

2. Knees

The knee is another painful area to remove a tattoo from. This is mainly because there is a lot of bone and muscle around the knee.

3. Back

The back is a large and sensitive area that can be painful to remove a tattoo from. It can also take longer to remove tattoos from the back due to its size.

4. Ribs

Tattoos on the ribs can be nice, but they can also be painful to remove for the same reason as the knees.

5. Wrists

The wrists are another painful area to remove a tattoo from. This is because the skin is thin and sensitive.

6. Neck

The neck is perceived by patients as a very sensitive area.

7. Elbows

Elbows are painful areas to remove tattoos from because the skin is thin and sensitive on this part of the body.

8. Genitals

Removing a tattoo from the genitals can be one of the most painful parts of the body to treat. This is because it is a sensitive area and the skin is thin and sensitive.

9. Chest (mainly women)

The chest area is also painful to remove a tattoo from, especially for women due to its sensitivity.

10. Armpits

Although uncommon, our patients experience that tattoos in the area around the armpits are more painful than others.

Removing a tattoo can be painful, but there are different methods that can be used to reduce the pain, including local anesthesia and cooling.

If you are considering removing a tattoo, you can read more under our Questions and Answers section or contact us directly via chat.