Chest tattoos are bold and meaningful, perfect for designs close to your heart.
Chest Tattoo Ideas
Discover 350+ masculine and artistic chest tattoo ideas. Find designs that show strength, meaning, and symmetry for the sternum, pec, and collarbone.
Pain Level: Medium to High
Duration: 2-8 hours depending on coverage
From $180-420
Placement Characteristics
- • Prominent placement close to the heart
- • Excellent for meaningful, personal designs
- • Good symmetry opportunities
- • Sternum area particularly striking
Important Considerations
- • Sternum and ribs are high pain areas
- • Consider breathing movement during design
- • Popular for memorial and family pieces
- • Healing requires careful sleeping positions
Price Guide
Small (2-8cm) $180-420
Medium (8-20cm) $420-1050
Large (20cm+) $1050-2700
Chest Tattoo Ideas Gallery
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Chest Tattoo Aftercare Guide
Before Your Appointment
- • Research artists experienced with chest tattoos
- • Discuss sizing and placement options thoroughly
- • Stay hydrated and get adequate sleep
- • Avoid alcohol 24 hours beforehand
- • Wear comfortable, appropriate clothing
- • Bring reference images and ideas
Healing & Aftercare
- • Sleep on back, loose clothing essential
- • Apply thin layers of healing balm 2-3 times daily
- • Avoid swimming, soaking, and direct sunlight
- • Don't pick at scabs or peeling skin
- • Keep the area clean and dry
- • Contact your artist with any concerns
Important Note
Healing time for chest tattoos typically ranges from 2-4 weeks for surface healing, with complete healing taking 2-3 months. Follow your artist's specific aftercare instructions.
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