Before you decide to get a tattoo on the outer elbow area or the elbow ditch, remember that two of three nerves in your arm run through the elbow ditch. This means that the area is extremely painful, and tattooing can cause numbness in the whole arm.
What is the most painful place to get a tattoo?
Most painful
- Armpit. The armpit is among the most painful places, if not the most painful place, to get tattooed. ...
- Rib cage. The rib cage is probably the second most painful place for most people to get tattooed. ...
- Ankles and shins. ...
- Nipples and breasts. ...
- Groin. ...
- Elbows or kneecap. ...
- Behind the knees. ...
- Hips.
How much do above elbow tattoos hurt?
Pain Level: 10
At the elbow, the bone lies directly beneath the skin as well, so this area can be quite sensitive to pain. The inner part of the elbow is extremely sensitive due to its nerve endings and thin skin.
