subject: Tattoo - Does It Hurts? [print this page] The answer is yesThe answer is yes. It hurts but its not nearly as bad as what you might imagine. One feel pain when the cluster of needles on the tattooing machine piercing skin very rapidly. This sensation, however, doesnt feel like the poking pain of an injection rather its more of a constant vibration. You will be amazed at how quickly your body releases endorphins, (pain killers), which provide relief from the pain significantly.
The pain will also vary according to which part of your body worked on. Areas with skin right above bones (collarbone, anklebone, etc.) tends to be more painful than other areas. In addition, certain types of needles seem to hurt more than others. I personally think the needles used for outlining produce a sharper, more noticeable pain, while the needles used for shading seem to be much more like an electrical buzz (nearly painless). Remember, you are volunteering for the experience. The amount of pain will depend on your psychological attitude. If you already assumed pain before being tattooed, you might show psychological actions; usually people who fear pain feel more pain as compare to others. One should not lose patience instead should divert his/her mind towards other thoughts.
NOTE: 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.
