Most people are not fortunate enough to be born with a birthmark in the shape of their favorite basketball player or band logo. Rectify nature's mistake with today's Groupon: for $49, you get $100 worth of tattoos, piercings, or products from Tattoo Charlie’s. This Groupon is good at your choice of four locations on Berry Boulevard, Preston Highway, Dixie Highway, and New Circle Road in Lexington. Tattoo Charlie’s has been serving up skin ink and body piercings continuously for the past 38 years, with four locations and a large staff of talented, experienced tattoo artists and piercers (the least experienced artist has been tattooing for nine years), and rigorous cleanliness standards that include throwing away any piece of equipment that touches the skin and using disposable tubes. The expert tatters can create body art in the shape and style of your choosing, whether that be a delicate dove flying into the sun, or a prancing party shark surrounded by girls made out of mud. Tattoo prices start at $40 and range widely depending on size and level of detail; the average small tattoo is around $90, while large tattoos average around $160. Piercing can be included under the body-art umbrella, and Tattoo Charlie’s is dedicated to treating it as such. All of its body piercings include surgical stainless steel jewelry, aftercare instructions, and aftercare solution in addition to the piercing itself. Bedazzle a dowdy navel or pouty lip with a hoop for $35, stud up a nostril or standard-issue ear for $30, or make like the fifth president of the United States with a sassy Monroe piercing ($40). You can also use today’s deal to load up body jewelry, or buy a loadsworth of Tattoo Charlie’s store apparel.
Must be 18 years or older. See frequently asked questions and restrictions about piercings and tattoos here.

Reviews

Tattoo Charlie's was voted "Best Tattoo Parlor" by readers of LEO Weekly in 2008 and 2009, and eight Yahoo! Locals give it an average rating of 4.5 stars:

• The best place to get your first, second or tenth tattoo! – sonniebk3, CityVoter
• The staff was super-friendly and very professional. The artist did an awesome job and the tattoo still looks great after 8 years. I will never go any where else for ink! – Tiffany, Yahoo! Local