Ariana Grande's tattoos have been appearing faded or covered up, causing fans to question whether she's chosen to have some of them removed. Here, PEOPLE examines the progression of her tattoos ...

White butterfly tattoos specifically can connect with the notions of peace, healing, freedom, spirituality, and evolution. They can also connect to the themes of innocence or purity.

Verdugo, 40, designed a book for her clients filled with hundreds of NYC tattoos, ... On her first, in 2021, she chose a butterfly design with the letters NYC underneath it.