is there anything you can take to make it less painful when your getting a tattoo.?

Question

im gettin 4 hours of work in the morning, wondering if there is anything that works to ease the sting?

Answer 1

come on !!! if you cant handle the pain then why get a tattoo?????

Answer 2

Do not drink alcohol or take illegal drugs for pain relief
purposes prior to your tattoo sessions. Both aspirin and alcohol thin
your blood and promote excessive bleeding. Aspirin also decreases the
clotting of blood, which will slow down your healing as well. In
addition, artists do not appreciate dealing with drunks and is illegal
in many states.

WHAT ABOUT ANAESTHETICS?

Some people say that taking a couple of over-the-counter analgesics
before tattooing can take the edge off the pain. Acetaminophen,
commonly sold under the brand name 'Tylenol' is generally recommended,
but not aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs, as they tend to inhibit
clotting. In short, you may find yourself bleeding like the
proverbial stuck pig.

There *are* actually topical anaesthetics available, even in the
stick-up-its-butt U.S. For instance, Bactine contains some
lidocaine, and it is possible to buy benzocaine preparations
over the counter. The drawback of these is that they do not
work on unbroken skin, but if they are applied after the first
pass with the needle, they *can* make a tremendous difference.

EMLA is reputed to be much better, and will work on unbroken
skin, but it is not generally available in the U.S.

Answer 3

umm.........I'm not sure... I have 4 tats, 2 out of the 4 I can say did actually hurt! I personally don't think there's anything u can possibly do to ease the pain. Just don't think about it. Bring someone wit you and talk to them as you're getting the tattoo, that takes away from concentrating on what the artist is doing. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

do no longer drink or use any drugs previous to getting the tattoo, in case your artist is even semi-respectable they're going to refuse to tattoo you till you're sober. This also is going for weed, weed will definitely make the pointy soreness of the needle worse. you're suitable alcohol will make you bleed more advantageous and it gained't help with fidgeting that could screw up the tattoo. in case your fairly that undesirable with soreness i'd get a small piece to get your feet moist so that you should assert. also once you flow in ask the artist to easily do a speedy little contact with the needle for some seconds so that you be conscious of what to anticipate, it ought to relax you for something of the approach so that you wont be so scared even as they fairly start up in. soreness's also area of the approach, soreness aspect varies from all yet once you spot someone with an entire sleeve there's a particular volume of appreciate in simple terms from what they continued to get their artwork. It comes with the territory, because the old putting forward is going in case you won't be able to take the nice and cozy temperature get out of the kitchen. also flow with a buddy and in simple terms shop talking the completed way via it, it facilitates alot in case your tattoo has an evidence of why your getting it and tell that to the artist as their operating it fairly facilitates to shop your ideas off issues. you also will pay interest to music.

Answer 5

If you're getting tattooed in the morning, you wont have time for this now but, for future reference. Emla cream is amaaaaazing. I used it before I got my foot tattoo and I couldn't even feel him tattooing me. It lasts about 2 hours (so you'd have about 2 hours where you felt it ) but that's better than nothing. You dont need a prescription, you can order it here.


That site is based in Canada, but I live in the US, and I was able to order it. It's a bit pricey but if you don't like pain, it's well worth it. And its topical so you dont need a shot or anything.


http://www.bmeshop.com/ProductCart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=14

theres a link, incase you're interested in getting some in the future.

Answer 6

The best thing to do would be to eat beforehand and just let your endorphins handle it. Emla cream is only avail by prescription and often, topical anesthetics can make you feel a little more sensitive after they are wearing down somewhat because your body goes into a little bit of shock. The best thing I can recommend is what I did during my tattoo and when I had my daughter....just find a dot...on the floor, on the wall, wherever...then stare at it, concentrate on it and take deep, slow breaths. Best of luck to you...

Answer 7

Sure get your buddy to kick you in the nuts first before you sit in the chair that should take your mind off the tattoo! Ive had 4 hours of work done at one time and I handled it, take your i-pod and a pack of gum to distract you.

Answer 8

Deal with it, it doesn't hurt that bad. I have two tats, the first was 7 hours, the second 9.5 hours. It doesn't hurt that bad. It burns a little...feels like when you were a kid and skinned your knee...and then had someone scrape on it. Don't take anything..

Answer 9

After the skin is broke use orajel extra strenght. It works. My artist recommended i tried it when i was getting my half slleve and ever since ive brought it with me to get a tat. ( 9 tats and a half sleeve)

Answer 10

If there is I'm going to be pissed because nobody told me about it :) I don't think there is any way around the pain, sorry :)

BTW Dani I freakin love the shirts on the BME site :)

Answer 11

taken it like a man j/k not really its going to sting no matter what