Here are
charts to better show you the pain levels when associated with which
part of the body you decide to tattoo. Remember everyone is different
but this is an average.
Here are charts to better show you the pain levels when associated with which part of the body you decide to tattoo. Remember everyone is different but this is an average.
So, is it painful to get a Tattoo?
The
pain felt can depend on the location on the body and the persons state
of mind and pain threshold. In all, it's not that painful.
Here are some tips to help minimize any pain that may be felt.
Step 1: State of Mind
Arrive
at the studio in a positive state of mind. Upon deciding that you want a
Tattoo after giving it plenty of thought and having chosen the design
you'd like you should be feeling ready and quite excited about the whole
thing. A little discomfort is not going to put you off.
Step 2: Physical State
Do
not have a tattoo after drinking alcohol, most tattoo artists with not
tattoo you anyway if you appear drunk as you would not only bleed
excessively but it may also hinder your decision making and tattoo
choice.
Also having a Tattoo while hungover will increase the pain you feel as your nerves will be a lot more sensitive.
Having a Tattoo whilst feeling unwell with a cold for example will also likely increase the feeling of pain.
Step 3: Numbing Gel
Various
products are available however it's advisable to wait until you've
asked the Tattooist advice before using these as they may contain
something that could cause a reaction or effect their performance.
Step 4: Distraction
Rather
than sitting in the chair counting down the minutes until it's done and
thinking about how it feels. Take a friend to chat to or listen to some
music through some headphones, read a book maybe even watch a movie on a
mini DVD player, Chat to the Tattooist about his work but try not to
distract them too much, after all they are working....on you.
Step 5: Just Relax
Sit back and look forward to about great your new tattoo will look after wards and how proud you'll be showing it off.