Think you know ink? 3D tattoos might get you to reconsider everything you thought you knew about the decorative body art. You've seen a million "I heart mom" tattoos, and you probably still cringe at the thought of those barbed-wire-around-the-bicep tattoos that so many frat bros sported at your college. But 3D tattoos have taken ink to mind-blowing new levels.

3D tattoos are to regular tattoos what contouring is to just slapping a layer of foundation on your face -- they create a look-at-me level of dimension. And while some of these oh-so-realistic 3D tattoos may make you cringe -- like the ones created to make it look as if the wearer is unzipping their skin -- others, like those that bring flowers, butterflies and even babies to life on a canvas of skin are almost darling (if a little creepy).

But don't take our word for it: Check out these 3D tattoos that are so realistic, you won't believe they're ink.

Who needs a bluebird when you can have this beautiful 3D butterfly permanently resting on your shoulder?

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Dry, cracked skin wouldn't be so bad if it looked like this 3D tattoo that shows it really is what's on the inside that counts. And in this case that's pretty blue skies.

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They grow up so fast -- so why not have a permanent reminder of just how cute they were when you could hold 'em in your arms?

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This 3D tattoo may make a corsage obsolete, but we're pretty sure this guy's girlfriend would still appreciate the occasional bouquet (in non-tattoo form, of course).

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