a shoulder tattoo. yes i have heard that places ont he bones and not more fleshy areas are more painful. im planning on gettign my first tattoo by next year (since thats how long the waiting list is for the artist!lol) anyway.s it wil be 3 flowers all with meaning..and im most likely going to get it on my left shoulder blade. =]
also... about fading?how long before a tattoo fades. any way to keep a tattoo form fading? liek applying sunscreen to it every day? would that help? lol
please dont answer if you think body modification is gross you are unwelcome on this posting!
thanks for all of the nice answers in advance!
2007-03-09 15:57:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
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2007-03-09 16:12:11 · update #1
I just got my shoulder/back tattoo-a 5 hour sitting.
The actual shoulder is not one of the more tender spots of getting a tattoo. Yes, over bones things tend to be more uncomfortable, but to me, its due to the vibration of the machine-I can feel it through my bones!
How you initially care for your tattoo will set the pace for how long your tattoo will "last" before needing touchup.
Make sure you follow your artists instructions for the first two weeks->complete healing to the "T!" After its healed, keep it moisturized, and ALWAYS protect it from UV rays!
This means sunscreen-even when you are clothed! UV rays can penetrate clothing. I have large pieces on my arm and back, and every morning after my shower I apply lotion, and then sunscreen. So yes, that would help!
My best advice is once your get your tattoo, don't submurge your tattoo until its healed. Don't apply anything with aloe or any antibiotic ointment again, until its healed. Stay out of the sun, and once your tattoo is healed then you can use sunscreen. When your tattoo flakes, dont pick or scratch your tattoo, if it itches, slap it! Wash your tattoo 3-5 times a day with an antibiotic soap, and keep the area cool for the first few days. You wan't those pores to close, and heat will keep them open.
Congrats on picking out your first tattoo! Good luck!
2007-03-17 13:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by SkinDeep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, so everyone is different. what hurts one person may not hurt another. I am currently a few sessions in on a leg sleeve and yes it hurts, but usually only after about 4 or 5 hours of continuous tattooing. I personally think that it hurts more over a bone, or other places that aren't as fleshy. You may feel the exact opposite. Like I said everyone is different. I have one on my side that didn't hurt, and one on the back of my shoulder that was, to me, a medium sort of pain level. I also agree that you should definitely eat before hand, I've found that I tend to get a little nauseous if I don't. Most tattoo artists will give you a break for a few minutes whenever you need it, you just have to ask. Definitely go for it though, it is worth it to have the beautiful artwork on your body. Oh, and don't get a tattoo from the tattoo flash on the wall in the studio. You are almost guaranteed to find many more people with the same tattoo as you if you do. It means a lot more if you get a custom piece, not to mention you will have a one of a kind piece of art.
2016-03-28 22:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places that are directly over bone have a tendency to be more sensitive than fleshy areas. All tattoos hurt though...the amount that it hurts will vary from person to person...for some, the pain brings tears, for others it's just annoying. To me, it felt like bee stings...that's the best way that I can think of to describe it....
re: fading. If you take good care of it during the initial time and also make sure in the future to put sunscreen on it, etc. It should be fine. If you do experience fading, you can go in and get it touched up. Most artists will do this for you.
2007-03-09 19:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by kristina807 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A tattoo basically feels like a cat scratching you over and over again in the same spot. It's a little uncomfortable, and based on your own pain tolerance may really bother you, but it's not so bad you won't be able to make it through.
And the best news is that soon after its done it feels so much better. Good luck with the new tat... I hope you thought about it a long time and you get something you will love forever.
As for fading any reputable tattoo parlor and artist should offer you free touch ups. Tattoo's will fade but it can be limited by reducing exposure to the sun and other elements, making sure it's moisturized and protected when in the sun will help lots!
2007-03-09 16:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your going to have to wait that long to get a tattoo, they person must be really good. They would probobly be able to give you the best advice, and should tell you what you need to do to take care of it and make it last and heal the best possible. Sunscreen will actually help. But when its healing is the most important time. Keep it clean, dont pick at it or scratch it, keep it moist. About the pain, it'll hurt. But that's not the most painful spot, it's a good spot for a first tattoo. Just bring a friend to talk to and hold your hand, you'll be fine.
2007-03-09 16:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the most part the statement about boney areas hurting the most is true. However, the shoulder blades are not as painful as are other boney areas. I have tattoos on both of my shoulders and neither of them hurt as much as some of my other tats. The most painful part of receiving a tat is the outlining. Once the outline is done the areas inside the outline are basically numb, so the inside coloring is a breeze. As for the pain level.....about the same as if a bee had stung you. Now, for the fading....yes your tat will fade from sun exposure and sunscreen does not protect it either. But even so it takes years for them to fade from sun exposure and they can be re-colored if necessary. If you go to a tanning bed I recommend covering your tat with zinc oxide cream so it isn't exposed to the UV rays. Good luck with your new tattoo. I love all seven of mine!!
2007-03-17 08:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Old Tweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I have only felt hot - very hot - when being tattooed (except directly on my spine - that hurt). But everyone is different and has a different pain threshold. You won't know what yours is like until the artist actually starts.
When I was going for my first tat, I was told it hurt like hell, so I prepared myself for the worst pain I could imagine - imagine my surprise when all I felt was heat and a pleasant tingling.....
As for fading.... well, my first tat was done by Ian Fink in the mid 90's and STILL looks as if it was done only a few weeks ago. In fact, none of my tats has faded appreciably - they all look fresh and sharp (and I'm a sun freak).
How much the tat fades will depend on a number of factors - skin type, tone etc., but I think a lot also depends on the skill of the artist.
Love your tat - it'll be with you for life and will never let you down.
Good luck.
2007-03-09 23:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoulder blade is supposed to hurt quite a bit. It also depends on how much is being done. The longer you sit there with needles poking into your skin, the more it will hurt. As far as fading, a high SPF sunscreen, like 30, every time you expose it to the sun will help. DO NOT expose it before 4-8 weeks.
2007-03-09 16:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a few tats. Obviously you have chosen a good tatman. That is so important.
Black ink hurts more than coloured ink. Both fade over time. However I have had mine on my upper arm for 12 years and the colour is still excellent. A bit faded but not much. I, too, paid the bucks for the best artist. Mike reached into my brain and drew exactly what I described.
The shoulder is a higly exposed area. So it will need to be very well protected from the sun as often as not but just applying suntan lotion to keep the colour, I have never heard of that.
The tats that disappear fastest or warp out are the ones close to the soles of the feet due to how quickly skin is replaced. By the way, yes the tat does hurt when you get it, after all he is sticking a needle full of ink into your flesh. However, you soon get right into it and THAT is part of the addiction that tattoos can become. It FEELS good!
WHere you have it placed and where gravity will effect that part of your anatomy are important. The shoulder is a good tight area for a tat. Your artist will answer all your questions as you decide upon your design with him. This is part of his professional routine.
You are wise to wait for the right person to do such a thing. I found the tiny tat I got down on my ankle hurt 3X as much as the big one on my upper arm.
Personally, I have switched over to piercing although no one sees them! Well, almost no one.
Enjoy.
2007-03-09 16:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
out of all of the places on my back that i have been tattooed the shoulderblade is the LEAST painful. and my entire back has had atleast a little ink so far, it's not finished yet. as far as fading goes you should keep your tattoo out of the sun at all costs. sunscreen protects your skin from the uv rays but it does not protect the ink. the ink will still break down over time when exposed to uv rays. keep your tattoo covered.
2007-03-09 23:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋