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I am most likely going to get a tattoo on my lower back on the side...not on the spine but I'm horrified of the pain. The tattoo is of my daughter's profile with shading like she's behind my skin and I really want it but I do have a needle phobia and so that's the only thing kind of holding me back. (have the tattoo artist and contacted them and everything) but I just have to get the guts up to actually do it. Any suggestions as to how to prepare myself for it and what to actually expect in terms of pain? Also - another description besides a "cat scratch" - I've never had a cat scratch and so I have no clue what that feels like. I know everyone is different in terms of their pain threshhold. They told me 1.5-2 hrs in terms of the amount of time it will take to complete the tattoo....any thoughts? I just would like to hear about your experience with it just to know what to expect. Thanks...

2006-12-06 08:26:15 · 14 answers · asked by kristina807 5 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body Tattoos

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To me tattoos feel like little bee stings or paper cuts. It hurts at first, but you get used to the feeling. To me, the sound of the machine is actually more scary than the tattoo itself.

I suggest you take a close friend or relative with you for company and support. Take deep breaths and ask the artist for a break 1/2 way thru if need be. I usually take a couple Motrin before hand just to slightly numb some of the pain. Just relax and you'll be fine.

2006-12-06 08:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 1 0

I am not a big fan of needles either, and I have 4 tattoos and cant wait to save enough money to get another one. I got my first one at 16. I was there for 2 hours and I got it on my lower back. It hurt a lot. It really only hurts when the needle is on you. I have found that the shading needle hurts less because they arent trying to impound a lot of color into you.

My last tattoo I got was at a place where they had a tv and we were watching movies. It totally took my mind off the pain. Most places dont have a tv. I would suggest a magazine or a good book, something to keep you occupied. I broke my tail bone a while ago and it hurt a billion times more than getting a tattoo and they asked if it as bad as childbirth. I havent had kids yet so if you have a little girl then I think you will be ok.

Dont drink or take anything, it will thin your blood out. Take something to keep you occupied and be sure to remind your tatooist that you dont like needles and that you are a little hesitant. Usually they are pretty good about asking if you need a break or if you are feeling ok. Bite the bullet and have fun.

2006-12-06 16:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ember B 3 · 0 0

I also am extremely bad with needles- like when I get shots I have to lay down for awhile afterwards in order to prevent passing out. I did get a tattoo however on the small of my back- mine's in the middle, right over my spine. It was definitely tender on my spine, but I agree with the person that said it's like bee stings. Now, really, be stings are worse because of that toxin bees inject. But if you've ever been stung numerous times by one bee, that's what it feels like. I actually sort of enjoyed it for some odd reason. haha. mine only took about 45 minutes. If it gets to be too much for you, just ask the tattoo artist to give you a minute - that's what mine did. Don't worry too much about it :o)

2006-12-06 16:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by Katie M 2 · 0 0

I have several tattoos now and the pain wasn't really that bad for me. Pain tolerance varies quite a bit by individual though. Do you typically handle pain well? Have you had a high pain tolerance in the past? Ask yourself these questions. As I said, for me it wasn't that bad, but I sat with a friend of mine who got one done on her back and she was almost in tears. If it makes you feel any better though, I think most people don't find it to be a very bad experience, and what pain you do feel is only temporary anyway.

2006-12-06 16:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I have a small tattoo on my foot and I'm not going to lie to you, it hurt - a lot. I have a serious needle phobia also but the needle of a tattoo gun isn't at all like hypodermic needles at the dr. office. They are short and move so fast, you don't even notice the 'needleness' of it. Once you get used to the pain, it isn't that bad. It'll be a little rough at first but you'll do just fine :)

2006-12-06 16:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Becky T 2 · 0 0

ever had a really bad sunburn and you roughly scratched it on accident? kinda like that but worse near the boney areas. My tats took no more than 1/2 hour each so I can't imagine sitting for 2 hours in that kind of pain. I've given birth to twins at full term so my threshholds pretty high.
good luck and just keep breathing.

2006-12-06 17:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

i don't like needles either. they make me feel like i am going to pass out, but a tattoo needle isn't the same as a hypodermic needle.
i have a tattoo on my back and it hurts. but the pain is totally bearable. take a pin (needle pin, not a writing pen) and scratch yourself on the inside of the arm and that is basically what a tattoo feels like... just imagine that pain over the course of two hours basically non stop. my tattoos never hurt me for the first three seconds. then it does hurt. and my endorphines never kick in but the pain is totally worth it. you feel good about what you sat thru once it's done and you feel like you deserve the wonderful tattoo you got. good luck!!

2006-12-06 17:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0 0

If it is very important then it is one time that you will have to endure pain to put what sounds like an important picture on yourself.

It hurts...but I would not say it is unbearable, but it is a bit uncomfortable. Normally as the tat is being done you will acclimate to the needle and the sensation and it will be less painful. Also you are tense when you start and this will fade too.

Gool luck with your tattoo

2006-12-06 16:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 0 0

well first of all i have heard that people can get some sort of an allergic reaction after the tattoo has been done so you might want to check with that first with a professional before anything. i have a cross on my back. what they did was they had me take my shirt off and cover my front side with it. but i highly doubt you'll have to do that since its the side of your lower back. then, after i told them where i wanted my tattoo they took a razor and shaved off any body hair you have on the that spot. they will take the paper with the picture of the tattoo you want and trace it out with special ink on a different thin sheet of paper. then they take the paper and put it on your lower back side so that they can do the actual tattoo on top of the ink. once thats done, they tattoo you. when the needles touch your skin it will feel like your poking yourself with sewing needles. the only time it actually stings is when they go over the same spot over and over again. the most you'll feel is sting but thats it

2006-12-10 02:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by ! 3 · 0 1

A bee sting hurts worse!!! If you take a needle and poke yourself with it over and over again and add a vibrating feeling with it, that's pretty much what it feels like. I have been told, before I got mine, that they hurt like hell, but really it wasn't that bad. If you just keep yourself calm and relaxed it shouldn't be that bad. When you go in to get it done and you are experiencing a lot of pain, just tell the artist that you need to take a break for a few minutes to step outside. They should be ok with it. I would say just go in and have it done. If you keep putting it off, you may never get it done. That's what I had to do and it seemed to help. You could also bring a friend with you to "hold your hand" if you need to. Good luck!

2006-12-06 16:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 1 1

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