i was just curious b/c i think i'm gonna go get my first tattoo...how much do they hurt? i don't mind pain very much at all, but i was just curious...thanks! also, what can go wrong with a tattoo? like i know with piercings they can get infected and you have to take really good care of them...so how does it work woth a tattoo? thanks again!
2007-07-13 09:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by julie h 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
The one on my back felt like they were burning and ripping my skin off at the same time. The one on my foot felt like ant bites. Some tattoo places offer numbing cream or shots before the tattoo, but that cost extra.
Just remember it's a large open wound. Keep it clean and moisturized. Use dye and fragrance free soaps and lotions on it. Avoid rubbing it too, soaking it in water (tub, pool, ocean/river), and direct sunlight while it's healing. You don't want to damage your skin anymore during this time.
Make sure you go to a clean, licensed place. Look up your state regulations and ask question at the shop if you think something is out of sorts.
If you think it's getting infected, go to the doctor right away so you can deal with it before it's too late (you can mess up your tattoo and all the area around it!)
Yay for tattoos!
2007-07-13 10:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by LSU_Tiger23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where you get them tells you how much pain to expect. On the outside of the arm, not bad at all, like a bad sunburn. In the inside of the arm, VERY painfull. Anyplace where you don't have much flesh over the bone (like hands,feet,ankles etc) really hurts.
Infection is always a concern and you need to follow the directions givine you by the artist. Also, pick your artist with care, cuz once it's on, it's on for life. Also, protect it when it scabs over, don't let the scab get pulled off as this can blur the ink if it hasn't healed all the way.
2007-07-13 09:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its worse than getting your finger pricked but not as bad as a bee sting. Bee stings are way more painful, I think. The weird thing about my tattoo was after about 5 or 10 minutes it actually felt numb and relaxing...but I think its because the guy really massaged and rubbed it alot while he was working on it.
It took about 1 & 1/2 hours to finish mine.
2007-07-13 09:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tattoos hurt but only a little like pulling hair on arm or someone scratching you so its not bad but tattoos have to cleaned 5-6 times a day ointment put on 5-6 times a day for 3-4 days then use lotion 3-4 times a day no swimming pools no spas no suntan tell tat is heeled no picking tattoo or scratching the tattoo but all for all its worth it
2007-07-15 03:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, it depends on what body part you put it on. nipples, ribs, armpits, and feet are probably the worst.
second, how sensitive is your skin? mine is very sensitive, so tattoos are agony. (but i can't stop)
to help with healing eat well, get good sleep and take a multi-vitamin. the one on my ribs healed completely in a week.
2007-07-13 09:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by hippie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know i have one tattoo and its on my calf on my leg and it hurt like a *****. and it thobbs afterwards really bad it feels lik eur skin was ripping some ppl says it feels like a bee sting and it doesnt...... so good luck but no pain no gain right.!!!!
2007-07-13 09:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by ♣♣♣ MiSs_hOllY♠♣♠ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are you going to put it depends on the pain
2007-07-13 09:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by yvette v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋