Hector Noriega wants people to ask about his tattoo — a large image of hands clasped in prayer, holding a rosary. Above it are the words: "In the company of angels." Their questions conjure memories ...

Tattoos, once the hallmarks of bikers, sailors and the disenfranchised, have become mainstream, increasingly seen on adults of all ages and walks of life. More than 45 million Americans — 15 percent ...