In a quest for perfect nipples, some women are getting nipple tattoos. Ouch! | Source: ShutterStock

Tattoo trends are fleeting–remember when everyone had Chinese symbols or tribal bands? But um, there’s a new tattoo trend that’s pretty baffling: nipple tattoos. We’re talking about tattoos of nipples … on your nipples.

The trend, adorably (or grossly) called “tittooing,” is for women who want “darker, more defined” and “perfect nipples.” Which is weird, because ask anyone–especially a guy–and they’ll tell you, pretty much all nipples are perfect, joyous and wonderful things to behold.

Here’s when nipple tattoos make a little bit of sense: They were originally designed for women who underwent mastectomies for breast cancer. That I can get behind. But for the rest of us? Dude, WTF?

Aside from the pain involved–these things do not tickle–nipple tattoos aren’t even permanent. These last from 12 to 18 months before they start fading and you have to get them redone or at least touched up. What’s more, it’s more painful for women who haven’t had surgery, because your nipples are more sensitive. And if you ever get pregnant? That nipple tattoo is going to last even less time or possibly distort because of the changes in your bod and your boobs.

If for some bizarre and likely misguided reason you still want to go through a nipple tattoo (or “areola restoration,” as the euphemism goes), docs are urging you to go to a medical tattooist and not the random smoky shop down the street because of the risks involved.

But girls, really: Your nipples are perfect the way they are. Seriously. Just ask your boyfriend.

Do you think nipple tattoos are worth the risk? Would you ever consider a nipple tattoo? Tell us in the comments!

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