The tattoo has gone a long way from good luck charms, to travel mementos and, symbols of belonging to certain groups or friendships.

This has become part of today’s fashion statements when people are more accepting of others flaunting what has been drawn on their skins. Tattoos of the present are commonly placed where they can be seen the easiest, such as on shoulder blades, forearms, on the neck and, in cases, the spine.

Spine tattoos are popular because they can make the back part of one’s body appear sexier, especially for women. Others go for this kind of body art to hide or divert people’s eyes from back scars or other imperfections.

These tattoos are more expensive compared to regular forearm tattoos and are also more demanding of the artist. You would have less folks appreciating the beautiful design on your spine if you’d end up paralyzed just because the tattoo needle hit the wrong spot.

Should you decide to place your new ink on this body part, don’t be afraid to add a touch of fantasy or surrealism. Here’s proof that spine tattoos are worth it.