You probably have a very clear idea, most likely a physical, printed example of the tattoo you're looking for, and while you may want to alter elements of the design slightly, you're pretty much happy to have the piece inked on your body as it is. In fact, you may be satisfied creatively by just deciding, "Yup, this is the one!", as well as how large the tattoo will be and where on your body it will be inked.
One of the reasons you don't want to alter the design significantly is that you want a clear idea of what the final product will look like before it is inked on you. Paper and skin are different mediums; nothing on paper will reproduce exactly the same way on skin. With the personalized approach, the end product is as close as it can get to the design reference.
Also, because you're most likely using a design reference also available to others (one you found online, in a book, etc.), you know there will probably be other people in the world with a similar tattoo to you, and you're okay with that. Keep in mind: just because someone used a similar design reference doesn't mean their tattoo will be identical to yours. You can enjoy some level of uniqueness by deciding where on your body the tattoo will go, its size, and some modifications in color and/or line thickness. Also, every tattoo is essentially an original piece of artwork just from being on your skin. The tone and texture of your skin is like no one else's, and the final tattoo won't look exactly the same on anyone else.
Please also note that finding a tattoo design isn't necessarily as easy as selecting a random image online. Some images simply aren't "Tattooable design;" that is, they won't reproduce on your skin in the way you see them on paper or on a computer screen-they would need to be modified in order to work as a tattoo. It's recommended that you find a Tattooable design reference piece one that can be tattooed with the same detail you see on paper and at the size you want it on your skin.
The other factors that inform this plan are time and money. The time involved with this approach is determined primarily by how long it takes you to find your Tattooable design reference. Additional time will be required to select a tattooist who may not be particularly gifted artistically, since that is not necessary, but who is a skilled craftsperson in the trade, we have selected some of the best artists at our studio to save you time looking.