Before I go in for my next appointment to finish this, I would like to know a bit about these creams? Do they really work? What are some brand names that are used? Is it common for a tattoo artist to use this on clients? Does it interfere or make it more difficult for the artist if one uses this type of cream?
2007-06-27 13:31:29 · 7 answers · asked by laedeehk 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
There are many on the market and they are used most often for cosmetic tattooing. Body artists rarely use them. Many artists refuse to use them because they feel it compromises their work.
Pre-anesthetics wear off by the time they prep the skin and apply the stencil and get going, for the most part. The gels work nice after a long tattoo session to get you over the hump. They can apply the gel (I like Blue Gel) and wait a minute, then clean it off. It does not affect the tattoo adversely this way.
I am fairly sure, though, these products are only sold to professionals so you would have to ask the artist.
2007-06-28 00:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be referring to Emla cream which I have heard mentioned on YA MANY times - which is prescription only. This cream is used on children when putting in an IV. It lasts for approx 30 after you apply it for approx 1 hr. The cream is also prescription only and there are many artists that will not touch you if they know that you used any sort of numbing cream. If the cream wears down while you are getting the tattoo, and there is the risk that your nerves will be a bit shocked and may make the tattoo hurt more. Also, it may affect the outcome of the tattoo.
I would recommend just sticking to the "eat beforehand" and "bring a friend" method...
2007-06-28 21:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by kristina807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't give you any recommendations about brand names, and I personally never used them. My tattoo artist handed anaesthetic creams out on request, and I heard it really works, just numbs the upper layers of your skin. It doeasn't change anything for the tattoo artist, it can make his/her work easier if you would move and twitch all the time without it. I don't know how common the use is, as I said, my artist handed them out on request, just ask yours. If the pain is difficult to bear for you, it might help you to use the lotion; you have to apply it 30 to 60 minutes before the setting, it takes some time to work!
2007-06-27 20:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what type of cream are you talking about? you never mentioned a name of a cream. you should be using fragrance free lubriderm. A&D ointment is used initially but should be washed off as soon as 30 min. after getting a tat. u don;t want to use heavy creams or vaseline because these will clog ur pores and not allow the tattooed skin to breath normally. good luck
2007-06-30 01:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone using anything like that but if it makes the process less painful, I think it would help rather than hinder the artist as you'd be less likely to twitch or move while they're tattooing you.
2007-06-27 20:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by straightandstalwart141 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do the tat.... I have four so far, going in tomorrow for a fifth and have never used any type of numbing creams/sprays etc. Just DO IT!
2007-06-30 19:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is such thing called Tat Numb..it's a spray...www.camtattoo.com is where i get mine...and for after care i suggest Tattoo Goo or Tat Wax Deaden...it's good stuff...your tattoo artist should know what they are...and yeah, they work!
2007-06-27 21:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by Shream278 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋