Best Lower Back Tattoo Designs

Once you've chosen your lower back tattoo design, you still have a couple of decisions to make. What shape is the tattoo design? Is the design triangular, circular or oval, vertical or horizontal? What do you feel would be the right design for you?

Once you are in a tattoo shop, the artist should discuss with you the best location for your design so you can make a final decision. Being able to see what the tattoo design will actually look like on YOUR body is a critical part of your decision making process. In this case, it is always good to ask if the artist could stencil the design first.

There are still some factors to consider when deciding on a lower back tattoo design.

Proportion is an important factor to take into consideration. a lower back tattoo should be 'V-shaped', with the lowest part of the tattoo centered near the tailbone. The design should follow the natural curve of your lower back as it blends in with the curve of your waist and pelvis and the top of your hips.

Although there has been some talk regarding Lower Back Tattoo Designs being risky for expecting mothers, the Mayo clinic has researched this as stated below:

"from Roger W. Harms, M.D.

Most pregnant women who have lower back tattoos can receive epidurals. The exception would be if the tattoo covers a large area and is still "fresh" - meaning the involved skin is still healing. Actually, very few studies have looked at the risks of epidurals in women with lower back tattoos. But there is no conclusive evidence of any adverse effects, such an increased risk of an infection.

Most anesthesiologists will give an epidural block to a pregnant woman with a lower back tattoo. However, they may try to avoid placing the needle through the tattoo to avoid a small scar that may disfigure the tattoo. If possible, the anesthesiologist will insert the needle through skin that isn't tattooed"