my aunt is wanting a tattoo and she wont get one unless she can find some topical anesthetic (numbing medicine). I told her to get over it and quit being a baby but she wont. does anyone know what store i could buy some OTC topical anesthetic for her? I have 23 tattoos so its not for me lol.
2006-10-23 14:28:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
We won't use them at my shop.
2006-10-24 15:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain isn't as bad as she probably thinks. Most people over work themselves about how bad it will be, so in turn it does hurt a lot or it hurts less than they expect. The trick is to realize the pain and sensations of getting a tattoo are part of the reason some people get them. It won't be that bad and you need to show that to her.
Anyone giving her a tattoo knowing she's used a topical anesthetic is irresponsible and a bad tattoo artist/'professional'
2006-10-24 07:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone that will give her topical anesthesia before giving her a tattoo is irresponsible and I would NOT trust them. That is not procedure when doing tattoo's and shouldn't be! You'll be very hard press to find a tattoo artist that is talented and professional that won't laugh at you when you ask that. And they will not tattoo you if youre under topical anaesthesia.
All aside, Anaesthesia deadens the skin and relaxes the muscles; what's your tattoo going to look like after your muscles are taut and useable again? Can you say 'distorted and horrible'
Seriously, if the only way she's convinced to get a tattoo is under anaesthesia then she shouldn't be getting one. It doesn't hurt that bad, geez. What a wimp.
2006-10-23 19:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Lidocaine patches. she would place 1 on the area she wants tattooed 3 hours prior to the process and remove it right before. Also tell her that after about 5 minutes you no longer feel pain because your brains endorphins kick in and you get a really awesome natural high - its so addictive I can understand why some people are tattooed all over their bodies!
2006-10-23 15:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by motown_annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call around to different tattoo shops and see if they offer anything like that. My tattoo artist was telling me about a product that she puts on some people before they get their tattoo, but it needs to be applied at least 3 hours before the tattoo is started. there is also somehing else (which i had) that is put on once the outline is done and it worked really well for me (i got stars in between my shoulders and it hurt like hell) so ya, call around and ask, cause i'm sure most tattoo shops have something like that they can use
2006-10-24 05:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have 23 you should know there is no such thing. If she can't handle the pain I don't think she is ready for a tattoo yet. Tell her to deal with the pain or don't get one
2006-10-23 18:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At the tattoo parlor where I go, they have an option to put numbing medicine on it for $10. Call your local parlors to see if they have it.
2006-10-23 14:36:35 · answer #7 · answered by WTF 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Emilia. I heard it works great! I've been trying to get ahold of some myself. I've heard u can only get it in Canada, or have it prescribed! Good luck!! Tell ur aunt I feel her pain!
2006-10-24 07:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit your nearset supermarket right near the door there are some gum and tattoo dispensers 25 cents cheap and painless
2006-10-23 17:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by HECTOR T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting some orajel on the area she wants a tattoo at. if not get her some permanent markers, and let her go to town
2006-10-23 14:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know the tattooist wont tattoo someone who has been anethatised its too dangerous if you cant feel it then you dont know whats going on with your body and also you can bleed out
2006-10-23 14:35:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋