A new way of getting a permanent tattoo -- without the pain of having to go under the needle – has been developed by scientists.
Instead of sitting for hours enduring painful punctures, the new technology could mean you can get a painless, bloodless and speedy tattoo.
Scientists have designed a skin patch that contains microscopic needles.
The microneedles are smaller than a grain of sand, making their impact on the skin painless.
When the patch is pressed onto the body, the microneedles dissolve, and after a few minutes the ink sinks into the skin.
As they are less intrusive than current tattoos, there is a lower risk of infection.
They can even be self-administered, making them cheap and time effective.
The microneedles could also be loaded with temporary tattoo ink for indecisive people who don't want a tattoo forever.