Fatty's Tattoos & Piercings Dupont Circle

Michael was awesome! Fabulous experience getting a floating navel piercing done. I had gone to a previous shop that was unsure if they could do it due to my anatomy + needed longer/special jewelry. I showed to up Fatty’s and they already had everything they needed + Michael was very informed on how to manage my specific anatomy! He was super chill and fun, great conversationalist. I’m easily intimidated in tattoo/piercing shops, but Michael was so warm and immediately made me feel totally comfortable. The shop is super professional and friendly — they’ve won a lot of “Best in DC” awards, and I can certainly see why! (For price ref: Piercing was $60 and jewelry was $55 for me)

Thanks so much to Mikey for coming in on his day off just to do this piece for me before I went back home. He did an amazing job and went above and beyond to make this happen for me. He then made sure I got a ride back to my airbnb, since we finished so late, and had me text him when I got home to know I got there safely! Who else does that? No one, that's who! Thanks again Mikey, I will definitely come back and get more ink done if I am back in town! I can't say enough good things about him and his skills!

Mikey is the best tattoo artist I have come across. I got my arms done in SD and they’re Ok, but Mikey is hands down the best. Super chill guy who wants you to have the best experience possible.

I was upfront with how I wanted full torso front and back. We discussed the feasibility of certain tattoos or places. If you know exactly what you want, Mikey will be the best artist to create that image. If you are more carefree, Mikey’s freehand is mind boggling.

Whenever I’m walking around DC with my shirt off everyone stops to compliment my tattoos, especially my dog portraits. I think my dog portraits meant the most to me but I wasn’t scared of the pain at all because I knew I was in good hands.

The overall expertise once you’re in is the best you can find. He’ll bend over backwards to try to make your tattoo the best in DC, whether it’s small or a massive back piece.

Finally, Mikey doesn’t pressure you to do certain tattoos or not do the ones you want. You just can’t find someone as receptive and transparent as Mikey.

I’m going back for some more work this week and I can’t wait. It will be a sad day when I run out of room for ink.

Every tattoo hurts, but it’s worth it at Fattys. Mikey is good at agreeing on price before you start and working with you to get the best bang for your buck.

I’m going back in a few days and I can’t wait for Mikey to get rid of my empty space on my back/side.

Sent a general inquiry about a tattoo idea and availability to the email address on a Sunday night - Elliott responded in just a couple hours. Had a consult and appointment set up quickly. Throughout the whole experience: good communication, great work, and a cool guy who's excited about what he does. I know who I'll be going to (again) next time.

I got my very first tattoo done with Gabe last week and it was an amazing experience! I still didn't know exactly what I wanted when I got there, but he was incredibly patient and accommodating and worked with me to create a design I love.
The shop was clean and I felt very comfortable there, and my tattoo is so fine and impressive and healing well. I highly recommend Gabe for fine line work, especially floral designs! Thank you Gabe!

One of the best tattoo’s I’ve gotten in a long time. My artist, Elliott Brown, is incredibly talented, has great linework, and attention to detail. Keep getting compliments left and right saying how crisp and detailed my tattoo is. Awesome tiger design 🔥

I highly recommend Michael for piercings! He did my ears and septum, was patient with all my questions, and made me comfortable during the process. I just went back 2 months after healing to have my septum changed and he ordered the specific piece I wanted, was great at communicating options and prices of different pieces, and was super flexible in coordinating the appointment. I had an amazing experience and really appreciate all his help!

It was a great experience, the whole process of piercing was quick so I didn't feel pain，Michael was very attentive and patient. I've had many piercings but this was definitely the best experience.

Talked to Elliot and he made my first tattoo a walk in the park. He does a good job with making sure you’re comfortable and his skills are great too. I suggest hitting him up and getting a tat from him.

Huge shoutout to Gabe for giving me my first tattoo today! He explained the process very well and checked in a few times during the tattoo. Very nice person to work with as well! I appreciated his attention to detail and making sure I liked the tattoo before and after. Definitely recommend Gabe and will be coming back to him for more tattoos

Today marks my second time coming here for a piercing. I went in to get two piercings today and Michael did an amazing job! He worked so quickly and efficiently, I’m glad I came here again! Michael made my longtime dream of getting my eyebrow and septum pierced come true. I’m over the moon with the results of his work and plan to come back if I get any more piercings!

Elliott is an absolute master of his craft! I've had the pleasure of getting over 15 tattoos from him, and each one is a masterpiece. Not only is he incredibly talented, but his passion for his work is evident in the way he brings my ideas to life on skin. Elliott's professionalism, attention to detail, and warm demeanor make every session an absolute joy. If you're looking for top-notch quality and a fantastic experience, Elliott is the artist you need!

Mikey is an outstanding artist. He is thoughtful and listens to clients, but more importantly he also has a vision and capability to help suggest new solutions and alternatives to help you achieve your best tattooed self. He is excellent.

Elliott was a pleasure to work with on my tattoo design and placement. He made sure that I was informed about every step throughout the process, gave me great care instructions, and even followed up with me to make sure that my tattoo was healing well. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to get a tattoo in the DC area.

My first tattoo experience was amazing ! I had Elliot do my tattoo and he was very professional! He even gave me advice on tattoo placement, and what ink color would heal best..my positive experience leaves me excited to come back for more tattoos in the future! Thank you Elliot !

I went there yesterday to get my daith's done by Michael, and he was great! He was friendly, funny, and really informative when I asked any questions! My right daith was a redo of a previous rejected piercing (a different piercer from a different parlor did it) and he walked me through what he had to do to repierce my daith, and they both turned out beautiful! He was gentle too (as gentle as you can be as a piercer lol). 100% recommend Michael for your piercings and Fatty's DuPont Circle for their talented tattoo artists!

Thought I was getting my fourth piercing done by Michael and ended up getting my fifth after we decided to do a double daith piercing instead. It looks so unique and the entire process went especially well with how he explains each step of the process to you. It's healing really nicely and I look forward to whatever my next one will be! I highly recommend coming here for a comfortable and positive experience. :)

Michael is the best piercer this side of the Mississippi. Maybe both sides. Idk, just go there if you need new jewelry in your body.

Gabe C. was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. He does great fine line work and is reasonably priced. Will definitely be coming back to him for more pieces!

Great experience getting nipple pierced by Michael this evening. He is so friendly, knowledgeable and great at what he does!