Tattoos on the ribs are very popular at the moment. The choice of motifs varies from large images to small quotes and sayings in curved letters. The advantage of this part of the body is that you can hide your tattoo whenever necessary, so that it is not immediately visible. This way, you can save yourself all the worries about possible disadvantages in terms of your professional career. On the other hand, you can also put your rib tattoo in the limelight - for example, when swimming or with a shirt "torn" on the sides, behind which your motif stands out.
What you should wear to the appointment
To keep your freshly inked tattoo from coming into contact with other things as much as possible, we highly recommend wearing loose-fitting clothes. Take the widest sweater or shirt you can find in your wardrobe. A tattoo parlor is not a catwalk - it has to be practical! This also applies to bras. If at all possible, go without!
No doubt - the ribs should be one of the most painful places on the whole body. The skin is very thin at this point, moreover, directly under the surface already lies the bone. Ultimately, it depends on the individual pain tolerance: The hard-boiled can look forward to relaxing hours lying down, while the squeamish like me agonizingly long for the end of the appointment. So if you belong to the second group like me, consider whether it does not also a small tattoo with thin lines on the ribs. If not - I could understand it - eyes closed and through! But one thing is for sure: the pain of tattooing the ribs is different than for example on the arm, where the skin is thicker and the bone is deeper. For me, it felt like someone was drilling directly into my bone. My entire body started vibrating and the pain went deep into my stomach and got all the way to my chest! It was definitely one of the more uncomfortable appointments.
If this is your first time...
... we recommend that you first get a tattoo in a different place, so that you can adjust to the pain. As described above, the ribs are actually a borderline area. Some tattoo artists will advise you against placing your beginner design on the ribs because of this. You simply don't know what to expect the first time, and it would be annoying for both parties if you had to leave the appointment early. Be sure to read our blog post "How much does a tattoo cost me" on this topic!
Does the bra hinder the healing?
Basically, fabrics rubbing against the new tattoo can not only hurt, but also delay optimal healing. However, once your tattoo is scab-free, wearing a bra shouldn't pose any problems. If you absolutely must wear a bra, we recommend wearing plastic wrap or a non-adherent, soft medical bandage under your bra. Remember to keep your tattoo out in the fresh air as often and as long as possible. Be sure to read our blog post "Wrapping a Tattoo in Plastic" for more information!
Do clothes, shoulder bags and the like hinder the healing process?
You should be careful about the friction caused by clothing as long as your tattoo is in the healing process. However, once the healing process is complete, friction will not affect your tattoo. Keep in mind that most reputable tattoo artists and tattoo parlors offer a free touch-up.
How long does the healing take?
Normally, your tattoo will heal after about four weeks. An infection will delay your healing process, so it's important to familiarise yourself with some safety precautions beforehand. You can find information about this in our blog.
Naturally, your tattoo will stretch as your baby bump grows. For some, the tattoo remains changed even after pregnancy, but most report that everything finds its place again after the child is born. This can take some time here and there, but human skin is very resilient. As is often the case, this also depends on the individual, i.e. on yourself: How elastic is your skin? How fast does your skin heal? How much weight have you gained? Slow, moderate weight gain and loss (also applies to muscle mass) has no noticeable effect on your rib tattoo. However, if you gain or lose a lot of weight in a short period of time, the chances of distorting the ink, causing stretch marks, or sagging your skin increase. None of this is conducive to your motif!
Conclusion
Before you make an appointment with your tattoo artist, the above tips can help you in terms of decision-making and preparation before you go to the tattoo artist of your choice. Tattoos on the ribs are definitely something for the eye and are currently undoubtedly in trend. Prepare yourself in the best possible way so that you can get through the sessions with a sense of purpose. Everyone has their own sense of pain and it feels different for everyone - so if you really want a tattoo on your ribs, face the pain and get it!
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