I am getting a tattoo this weekend. I need to know a few things?

Question

1.) Does it hurt?
2.) Are they pricey (too expensive)?
3.) What is the maximum recovery period?

Answer 1

1) Not too much
2) Depends on the size of it
3) Four to six weeks.....if you take proper care of it and don't get an infection

Answer 2

1. It depends on the location, the closer you are to the bone (rib, wrist, foot, etc) it will hurt more. Drag a fine point sharpie over your arm a few times, that's what the tattoo will feel like.

2. The price depends on the size, color, detail, shading etc. The bigger the tattoo the more it will cost. Some places charge a minimum fee that starts around $40. Others will charge an hourly rate (anywhere from $100-$500) but it really depends on the shop. Remember that when it comes to a tattoo, you'll want to spend a little bit of money considering you'll have this for the rest of your life.

3. It won't take more than a few months to heal, but make sure you take care of it and keep it clean while it is healing.

Answer 3

1. depends on where it is
2. the good ones are expensive, the cheap ones suck
3. not usually a problem

What you NEED to know is this:
1. This is totally permanent. Is this a design you can live with? How quickly do you change your mind or get bored with stuff? An AWFUL lot of people regret their tattoos within 5 years.

2. You get about what you pay for. There are a few great artists who do inexpensive work, but not many. Look at other people's tats. See the blurry lines, faded colors, mediocre artwork... that they have to live with forever? I have seen a lot of ink that is so bad I would not use it for a greeting card to an enemy- why would I want it on me?

3. Shop around. Skill, cleanliness, prices, etc. vary a lot- even within a smaller city. See samples of the work, talk to customers or people who dearly love their tats (fyi- a lot of people, I have found, have sort of convinced themselves they have good ink, when in fact, it is pretty poor stuff. Of course, if you are stuck with it, you try to make the best of it!)

4. Try it out- sleep on it. Some shops will make you up a temporary tattoo of your design that you can get and wear for a couple weeks. If they cannot, just get a copy of the design and carry it with your for a while. Give yourself a chance to see if you like it better every day, or start to feel funny about it after a bit.

Answer 4

It All Depends On Where You Get It.. But To Me Tattoos Just Feel Hot... I Have 5 The Worst One Was On My Foot... I Got Pics If U Wanna See... 2... It Depends Who You Go To And Where at On Ya Body And How Big... Some Add Price To Colors... 3 The Max Is About A Month... Min Is About 2 Weeks With The PROPER care!!!

Answer 5

It feels like lots of bee stings at once, but after the first five minutes or so it stops hurting because you usually go numb. It depends on where you live and the size of the tattoo how expensive it will be, but you can usually negotiate the price with the artist. It depends on where you get it about recovery, but usually there are no specific recovery issues except no tanning beds and showers instead of baths for a couple of weeks. As far as the soreness, it depends on the size and location of the tattoo.

Answer 6

1) Yeah they hurt a bit but it''s not unbearable. Be nice to the artist because if they don't like you they'll make it hurt more. I've seen it.
2) The minimum is usually about $80 (Australia) for a tiny thing. Pay for quality and cleanliness, shop around and check out the artists'other work before you get anything. They usually have books with photos.
3) Takes about the same time as a bad gravel burn to heal, depending on the amount of detail. Remeber though that you can't get sun on them until they heal, or go swimming in sea/pool for about a week too.

Answer 7

1. Tattoos do NOT hurt. I have 9 including the back of my elbow and wrist and i was so bored when he was doing it I almost fell asleep. If your a girl and not used to physical pressure it may appear 'painful' but it is by no means truly 'painful'
2. Depends but for the most part no. THis is coming from a working middle class man.
3. Count on it healing in one and a half to 2 weeks.

If you do get a tattoo you should be serious about it. Get something unique. Most people get barbed wire or the tramp stamp. It's lame and the people that do it are sheep.

Answer 8

1) Not really. Feels more like a burning/sun-burn feel.
2) They can be depending on how much detail, how long, how big?
3)You can recover in as little as a week. The area around the tattoo will start to peel and heal within the first week. You can still do your everyday activities. I'd say 2 weeks max.

Answer 9

1.) It feels like getting stung by a bee over and over again. At first it kinda hurts, then it just gets annoying the longer it goes on.

2.) The cost usually depends on how intricate the design is--how long it takes to do.

3.) You will need to put bacitracin on it and keep it covered with gauze for like a day. Then let the air get at it so it can heal. The tattoo artist will give you instructions.

Answer 10

1.) It feels like getting stung by a bee over and over again. At first it kinda hurts, then it just gets annoying the longer it goes on.

2.) The cost usually depends on how intricate the design is--how long it takes to do and the person who does it.

3.) The tattoo artist will give you instructions.

Answer 11

Certain areas are more sensitive than others. For instance, tattoos located on the back (lower back especially) stomach and neck are probably going to hurt more than those located on the legs, arms, or other less sensitive places.

The expense depends on the elaborateness of the tattoo. For instance, your tattoo could be little but have a lot of details to it, so a lot of pressure is going to be concentrated in that one spot and it's going to feel like you're being continuously wounded in that same area. My friend got a tattoo of a butterfly on her stomach, and she paid $150 for it. She said it hurt a lot, but once it's done the worst is over. You just have to make sure it's covered and take care of the area since it's essentially going to be like a wound.

The recovery time depends on the tattoo size, Larger ones located on the back could take months to heal, whereas little once could take a couple of weeks. I've never had a tattoo, but I know a lot of people with tattoos and they've all told me their experiences with them, so I hope that I've gained enough knowledge to help you.

P.S. This may be obvious, but please make sure the person who does your tattoo is professional, has a license, and is clean. I've seen some ghastly photos of people who got tattoos from people who weren't clean and trust me, no one wants to go through that.