Does getting a tattoo really hurt?
IS IT PAINFUL?HOW SHOULD I AVOID IT?Getting a tattoo will never be a walk in the park, but it can be less painful if you take a few simple precautions.To complete this How-To you will need:A licensed tattoo artistA morning appointmentLoose clothingA full stomachA non-aspirin pain relieverDeep breathsScrupulous aftercareA topical anestheticStep 1: Go to a licensed tattoo artist who sterilizes their equipment and uses disposable needles and gloves. The discomfort of getting tattooed is nothing compared to the pain of getting an infection from it.Step 2: Schedule your tattoo for the morning. This is when your pain tolerance is highest, thanks to peak levels of adrenaline, a hormone that helps us endure pain.Step 3: Wear loose clothes, especially if they are going to be covering your new tattoo.Step 4: Eat something before you go to reduce the chances of passing out from a combination of nerves and hunger.Step 5: Take a non-aspirin pain reliever like ibuprofen about 20 minutes before the procedure.Tip: Don't drink alcohol or take aspirin in the 24 hours beforehand; it will thin your blood, increasing bleeding.Step 6: Choose an area of your body that has more flesh and less bone and nerve endings, like biceps, calves, and thighs, rather than bony areas or nerve centers like the rib cage, top of foot, and abdomen.Step 7: Know what to expect. The pain is often described as a cat scratching your sunburned skin. Breathe deeply, focus on your breath, and try not to move. The post-tattoo pain will feel the same, minus the cat.Step 8: During the procedure, if the pain is intense, your tattoo artist can apply a topical anesthetic. Think carefully before you ask for one; side effects include a longer healing time and a loss of color in the finished product.Warning: Applying excess amounts of a high-concentration topical anesthetic and covering up the tattoo afterward can result in seizures.Step 9: Follow the tattoo artist's instructions regarding aftercare. The tattoo should heal in about three weeks, during which time you shouldn't swim or expose it to the sun. After that, go ahead and flaunt it!You can read up more on tattoos at Astron Tattoos by Pradeep
Is it bad to get a tattoo while having a panic attack?
I suffer from panic attacks and I really want to get tattoos, but I m scared that it won t work out well if I m having one during the session. I m worried because my hands and feet get cold and I ll be shaking too. So is it bad if that s going on while getting a tattoo? For example my first tattoo will be on my wrist, will I be okay even if I have a panic attack?
I'm thinking of getting a tattoo but am really scared of the pain. How bad is it really?? It would be small.
everyone is different. yes, people DO fall asleep sometimes during tattoos, and no that doesn't mean they passed out. depending on where you get it at, it can be very relaxing. i am not only speaking as someone with a lot of tattoos, but i am a tattoo artist so i have tattooed a lot of people and EVERYONE is different, even people who have gotten tattoos in the same area react different. it's not good to go get a tattoo completely worried out of your mind because that will increase your likelyhood of moving and that's not too fun for the artist. anyway, i don't know if you meant shoulder as in shoulder blade, like on your back, or shoulder as in the ball of your shoulder on your upper arm. the shoulder blade hurts slightly more then the arm. the upper arm is almost painless. it was to me anyway, but it seems to be the general consensus. i have my arms tattooed, shoulder to wrist, it hurts more the lower you go down, but it's not unbearable. i have my whole upper back tattooed, shoulder to shoulder and down to my mid back and up to the back of my neck. that was the only tattoo i can honestly say kind of hurt, but it shouldn't have, i had a heavy handed artist because i also have my ribs tattooed from right under my armpit down to my hip and it only hurt in certain spots but over all wasn't bad at all. i have my legs tattooed from my knew to my ankle and that really didn't hurt at all. some spots even felt like a deep tissue massage. i also have my knuckles done which didn't hurt the first time, but hurt a little more when i got them touched up, but again, it didn't hurt enough that i really cared. i'm a thin guy so i usually tell people that if i can take it, they can take it. of course that's not nessesarily true because everyone's pain tolerance is different, and i guess mine is just high. but the point is, you'll live. it's really not that bad, and it is addictive. your body releases endorphines and adrenaline while getting tattooed so that helps with the pain, plus once it's done you probably won't even remember how bad it hurt, so you'll want more. just make sure that when you go and get it done you are mentally prepared. once they start, there's no stopping. i hope you do go through with it, because i'm sure you really want to and obviously it means a lot to you. i wish you the best of luck and you'll do great, i'm sure of it!
I want a tattoo. Can you numb the area I want tattooed?
Look here is the thing: It is possible to use numbing creams and stuff. Most of them are prescription, though, so you'd have to find a doctor willing to supply you with it. Even if you managed that there are problems with numbing creams. It makes your skin react different to sensory stimulus so it makes it harder to work with. While this might not make the tattoo turn out poorly necessarily, it will make the tattoo artists' job more difficult. With all of that in mind the other thing about numbing creams is that they don't always work consistently. I have heard stories from people who used EMLA and had great experiences, no complaints. I have talked to other people who used it and said "yeah, it was fine at first but it wore off halfway through the tattoo". When you get tattooed your body naturally kicks in an endorphin response to help you cope with the pain. If you use a numbing cream that doesn't happen and if the cream wears off your natural physiological reaction will be delayed. Better to go without it. It is fine that you hate needles because getting tattooed does not feel like you are getting stuck with a needle. It feels more like a hot cut than a needle stick. As for how long it will take, you will have to consult the tattoo artist doing the work to find out. Different tattoo artists work at different speeds. Good luck!
I am getting my first tattoo how bad will it hurt on my thigh?
Differs from person to person. I personally did not enjoy my thighs being tattooed, but in reality, I did not enjoy any of my tattoos. Tattoos hurt. That’s part of the process. As long as you understand that going in, it is a mind over matter thing. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter. Stay relaxed, remember to breath, don’t forget to eat before you get tattooed, you should be fine.
Pain relievers for getting a tattoo?
I have 4 tattoos now, and 2 of those are not finished and are in a very painful spot. One of them I HAVE to finish because they way it looks right now since its not done is horrible. I go to my friend who is a tattoo artist and he will tattoo me if im drunk ( not belligerently, but after having a couple beers yes), he will tattoo me if im high or under the influence. Except he wont tattoo me on Ecstasy,I asked him. Don't say if I cant handle getting one, then I shouldn't. I wanted to know if getting a tattoo while drunk relieves the pain and makes it not hurt as bad? yes I know you will bleed more and it thins your blood and can mess with the tattoo color. Also is there any pain relievers or anything to help the process. Thank you! :)
I think im having an allergic reaction to the A&D ointment on my tattoo?
I have 7 tattoos and for my last 2 (which were done at the same time) the artist recommended I try an all natural based oinment. I used it for 2 days and broke out in red streaks, no bumps, but the streaks were feverish to the touch. They spread out around and inch from the edges of my tattoos. I washed mine in cold water to remove the ointment, let them air dry for about 6 hours, then used Aquaphor instead of the ointment my artist recommended. (Previously I've used Aquaphor on all of my other tattoos.) I wont use anything else on any tatt I get in the future. So I would run cold water over your tattoo, gently dry it, let it breath for a few hours then use Aquaphor, or what ever you have used on your previous tattoos. Maybe call your artist and tell him/her what has happened and if they have any other suggestions.
Tattoos... Do they Hurt On Your Hand?
My best friends very first tattoo was on her hand. It's a very cute butterfly. 6 years later she now has tattoos on her feet, legs, arm, and back. She still says to this day that her hand tattoo did not hurt nearly as much as her feet. It also has to do with how well you can take the pain. Also colors seem to fade a lot faster on hands/feet because they're always in the sunlight. Just make sure you know ALL of the facts and a good tattoo artist should be able to let you know. Good luck!
Should my tattoo still be hurting after 3 days?
Don't use Neosporin or other tribiotic ointments. Many people, myself included, have reactions to the use of them on anything beyond small cuts and injuries. I would not be at all surprised to find that your reaction is at least related to this problem. There is also a risk that the white petroleum will leach out color. I would recommend that you stop using it immediately. Give the skin some chance to recover, like at least a few days. If it gets dry use a *small* amount of unscented lotion, rubbed in gently, and otherwise give the skin enough air and let it be as much as you can.