If you’re even slightly interested in tattoos, you’ve probably been searching trying to figure out exactly how bad rib tattoo pain is. Many people say that getting a tattoo on the rib cage is one of the most painful places there is. The proximity of the bones to the skin surface and the relative lack of tissue in the area are important contributing factors.

Having gotten a rib tattoo several years ago, and having heard my share of horror stories, let me share my experience. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the most intolerable and painful), I would rate the pain of the rib tattoo a 6. It’s painful, but definitely tolerable and when the needle first hit me, I was relieved it wasn’t. as bad as i heard.

The part to keep in mind is that rib tattoo pain is usually more difficult to manage after the session. This is because all our routine actions like getting up, sitting down and lying down would hurt it a little bit. So, my advice to those thinking of getting a rib tattoo is to complete the tattoo in at least two sessions if your ideal ink spans both legs of your tattoo cage. This is to allow you to move around and even sleep at night without torturing yourself.

Also, wear loose clothing when you are healing to avoid any abrasions or friction that may slow the healing process.

Rib tattoos, with the right designs, can be quite amazing as they can really bring out the natural curves of the body. Even if there are stories of excruciating pain, people go through it anyway because it’s just unique and amazing.