I don't do drugs and I don't drink so please don't even suggest it. I just want to know if Tylenol or IBProfin or something would be helpful to take before my tattoo this Friday. I'm 5'7'' and weigh a whopping 103lbs and I'm getting my next tattoo which will cover the top of my foot. My feet are BONEY to say the least, it's needle against bone which I remember from my back tattoo...tends to hurt pretty badly. I know the usual stuff to do (Get lots of sleep, eat before you go, stay away from caffein, breath and wait for the endorphins, listen to music...) which helps me out but it's not realy the pain itself I'm worried about, it's my foot twitching which I don't think I could control. So does anyone know of any pain meds that wouldnt thin out my blood but still maybe ease the pain a little bit?
I've always thought tattoos were very similar to plastic surgery. That it's not a "need" but something for looks. So why cant we get the same pain meds they get for that stuff? lol joking.
2007-10-29 14:48:21 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs. B <3 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Oh, I know this isn't the answer you are wanting to hear, but please, please don't get the ink done on your foot! That area of your body doesn't always hold ink for very long for several reasons.
1) It is subject to a lot of friction, like the palms of your hands, the crook of your elbows, the base of your wrists right next to your hands, and like any joints you have that is heavily used. This is mainly because of shoes, socks, the fact that your feet receive a lot of abuse, IE kicking things, your feet getting stepped on, etc (especially if you are a clutz like me). And, this is even worse during the cooler seasons where your sort of need to wear a heavier shoe. Not to mention keeping the area sanitized during healing is a royal biatch!
2) The texture of the skin on your feet just looses the ink at a more rapid pace. There are certain areas of your body that holds the ink well and there are areas that aren't as ideal to get tattoos. Feet are the later of the two. In fact, there are a medium amount of artists out there who refuse to work on feet for that reason alone!
3) Your feet get a lot of exposure during the summer. It is a hard area to protect from the elements, especially if you are active. Sunscreen helps, but think about how quickly Sunscreen just sort of disappears after a day of running on the beach in flip flops. See what I mean?
If you aren't wanting to get it touched up twice as often as the rest of your tattoos, perhaps you should take this great concept you have for that tattoo and move it elsewhere on your body. I have seen some beautiful tattoos on peoples feet. But, I have never seen one that stayed that way years after it was done because everyone I know just gets tired of having to fork out the dough for touch ups. (Yes, some artists offer free touch ups, but that's assuming you stay in the same area as where you had it done. I, personally, move too much to be able to promise myself something like that)
Your body is a canvas, but remember that it is there forever, so keep the long term affects in mind when you choose the location and context of your tattoos....
P.S. Oh, and, please don't think I am trying to criticize you. Not only I am all about the tats, but I have seen some new-out-of-the-proverbibal-box foot tatoos that were simply breathtaking! So, I am not trying to talk you out of getting more ink. Heck, by the time I am done with mine, I'll have at least a half of my body covered in well though out pieces. But, when I hear the feet, I just cringe!
P.S.S. I've listed some sites that might also offer some information to answer your question a little better than I did... I tried to give you a variety, just so you get several perspectives...
2007-10-29 15:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Julie Has Left The Building.... 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin or Ibuprofen won't help with the bleeding. I am not aware of anything that would, unless there is maybe a vitamin or herbal supplement.
I have seven tattoos, one being on top of my foot, and it was the most painful one of all of them. Not to be discouraging or anything, just making sure you know. (And as far as weight, I am about as far away from bony as a person could be *haha*)
I did a lot of twitching; you just have to try to control it the best way you can!
And I just wanted to point out I've not had any problem of color loss from the tattoo. (I have had it touched up, only because the first time, they were out of the shade of green the artist wanted to use, so she did it in a lighter shade, and around a year later I went back and she covered it with the brighter shade of green she had initially wanted to use.)
2007-10-29 19:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol and Ibuprophen are blood thinners, which would make you bleed more, not less. But, when I got my outer labias pierced my piercer told me to eat foods with vitamin K in it, such as green vegetables, because that will thicken blood and make you bleed less.
The twitchy foot is sadly, something you can't control.. It annoyed me because I couldn't control it when I got my feet tattooed. If it's a good tattoo artist who has tattooed other feet she/he should know what to expect.
I am also a petite girl.. I was about 5'7 and weighed ... probably about 115lbs when I got my feet tattooed. not to scare you or anything, but I have lots of tattoos and they were definately my most painful to date. I am very happy I went through with getting the tattoos, about 2 years later I haven't seen any color loss or anything like that.
2007-10-29 16:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Trish 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My feet twitch when I get tattooed.hahahaha
I also bleed a lot,I really don't worry about it.
your not supposed to take any meds before getting a tattoo.
Most places ask you(well the good ones do) if you say you have taken something,they won't tattoo you.
2007-10-29 23:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol does not promote bleeding-that is what I have always been to told to take after having dental work done because It does not promote bleeding...It doesn't thin the blood
2007-10-30 01:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all pain relievers thin the blood and the foot (in my opinion) is brutal. i have both of mine done and basically just had to suffer thru it. chew some gum because you will likely be doing some gritting of your teeth. i also bring a book so i can take my mind off of the pain a little bit.
good luck!
2007-10-30 00:40:48 · answer #6 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oddly enough my turtle tat on my foot didnt hurt at all
2007-10-29 21:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get numbing cream & put it on your foot an hour before & then you whipe the numbing cream off.
2007-10-29 15:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by ♥less 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋