I have one tattoo as of now.... I have 6 more planned, just aving the money for them is quite hard as usually I end up using it for something more important... anyway, I was 29... its one I designed myself of a dove in flight carrying a long stem red rose and gold cross necklace in its mouth and has a halo over its head... it is on my shoulder blade... I didnt have any trouble dealing with the outline, for me it was the coloring in that hurt the worst, felt like someone was peeling my skin off... like a really bad sunbrun... but it does depend on where you have one done... usually boney areas and underside of the arms are the most sensitive... also depends on size of tat, size needles used, how experienced your tattooist is and so on... I have no regrets and want more!