Minimizing The Pain Of
Tattoos
No matter what you may hear, there really is no way to
predict the amount of pain that you’ll experience when getting
a tattoo. If you arrive with determination and the right
frame of mind, it may not hurt you as much as you
thought. On the other hand, if you arrive at the studio
scared half to death – it will more than likely hurt you more
than you thought possible.
Tattoos involve piercing into skin, which almost always
involves pain. No matter how big or how small the tattoo
may be or where it is located, you can expect to feel some
pain. The overall amount of pain you experience though,
all depends on your tolerance. If you have a high pain
tolerance, you may feel next to nothing during the entire
process.
When you get a tattoo, the needles will puncture your skin
at very fast rates and variable depths. The outline of
the tattoo is easily the most painful, as the needles will be
used to create a black line that will stand out on the
tattoo. This part need to be inserted fairly deeply and
carefully to ensure that it’s done correctly. The shading
of the tattoo normally isn’t painful, although it depends on
the penetration depth and effect that you desire.
Normally, the pain you feel is a slight burn or scratching
feeling. If the tattoo is going to be on an area where
there is less bone and tissue such as the wrist or chest, the
pain will be a bit more intense. Areas like the arms and
legs however, normally aren’t that painful. Areas such as
these have more tissue and muscle, which will lessen the amount
of pain you feel.
Even though some pain is to be expected, there are ways that
you can minimize the pain. Below are some tips that will
help you deal with the pain:
- Never show up to a get a tattoo on drugs or
drunk. This will thin out your blood, causing you to
bleed more.
- Always choose a tattoo artist that you are comfortable
around. If you have confidence in your artist you can
minimize the pain a great deal.
- Show up at the studio with sheer determination.
You should accept the fact that the tattoo will take
time. Quality work is an art – and should never be
rushed.
- If the pain becomes too much to bear, you should let
your tattoo artist know immediately. He will allow
you to take a break, or stop and come back later. You
can always break up your sessions, as tattoos don’t need to
be finished immediately.
- To ease your mind, listen to music. This way, you
can take your mind to a different place and focus on
something other than the tattoo.
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