Does it hurt to get a tattoo? Map of Pain and the most painful places

Does it hurt to get a tattoo? This question torments everyone who has decided on his first tattoo. In this article, we will talk about the main thing, as well as help you physically and psychologically prepare for the process of applying a tattoo. Welcome to the club!

At the outset, it should be noted that Pain threshold is different for everyone.and there are no one size fits all pain relievers that work equally well for everyone. In the same time there are features that you should know so that the process of applying a tattoo is as comfortable as possible.

“I, as a tattoo artist, will say that women have a really higher pain threshold, while even a strong man who was tattooed in a fairly painful area could faint. The same thing can happen to women, but I had a case when a girl who was beaten by a tattoo on her ribs (it hurts very much) fell asleep in the process. Everything is individual!”

1. What does the pain feel like during the session? 2. What factors influence pain when getting a tattoo? 3. Tattoo Pain Map 4. How does the tattoo process differ between men and women? 5. Recommendations before a tattoo session 6. Tips on how to reduce pain 7. Frequently asked questions

What does pain feel like during a session?

“At the first touch of the needle, goosebumps run through my whole body - quite an exciting sensation ... Like a bee has bitten. Usually the pain is at the very beginning and only the first 10-15 minutes are unpleasant. Then it becomes normal.”

The process of getting a tattoo causes an itchy, aching pain., as the needle injures the top layer of the skin. It is especially difficult to tolerate large tattoos, where one fragment requires careful detailing.

In other words, the pain of getting a tattoo can be compared to an abrasion. Only “with an abrasion” does this happen quickly, and when a tattoo is applied, the process of skin injury will stretch for several hours. In fact, a tattoo is a wound.

What Factors Affect Tattoo Pain?

• Your fatigue (Not recommended to do in the evening or after a hard day's work)
• Girls should not get tattoos before and during women's days
• You need to eat before the session, especially if the process is long
• Drink plenty of water
• The complexity of the tattoo (Simple tattoos of the same type are less painful, as are monochrome tattoos, since they take less time).

Pain Map - Most Painful Places for a Tattoo

The most painful places for a tattoo are considered areas of the body where there is no fat layer and the skin is in close contact with the bone, as well as places with delicate skin and a large number of nerve endings.

These areas include:

• area on the bend of the elbow;
• skin around the nipple;
• armpits;
• the area under the pectoral muscle on the ribs,
• skin under the knees
• groin area.

ATTENTION:

1. Regardless of the zone the larger the tattoo design, the greater the discomfort.
2. Masters, given the chosen zone, often offer to break the work into small time intervals.
3. Painful places in girls: armpit, neck, face, area around the nipple, wrists, groin, knees, periosteum of the leg, area under the knee. The most painless places for tattoos in girls: shoulders, forearms, shoulder blades, chest, calves, thigh.
4. Painful places in men: head, armpit, elbows, chest and ribs, groin and pelvis, shins, knees and feet. To the places where it doesn't hurt to get a tattoo in men: shoulders, forearms, outer thighs, shoulder blades and calves.

How is the tattoo process different for men and women? Does it hurt to get a tattoo for a girl?

Women are more tolerant to pain, this fact is confirmed by many scientific studies. In a tattoo, this is also true, since body fat in women is located under the skin (the percentage of fat is higher than in men). This contributes to a less painful tattooing process than in men.

Recommendations before a tattoo session:

• Good to rest and sleep.
• Eat in a few hours.
• Chat with your friends and acquaintances who already have a tattoo.
• Ask the master all the questions that concern you.
• Pick the right clothes.
• Read article "How to anesthetize a tattoo? Pain Reduction Tips".

Before getting a tattoo NOT recommended:

• Take any medication unless absolutely necessary. Many drugs (including painkillers) affect blood clotting and can increase its secretion, which will greatly complicate the work of the master.
• Drink alcohol per day and on the day of the session.
• Visit the solarium or the beach (the sun adversely affects the skin).
• Drink plenty of coffee and energy drinks.

How to anesthetize the process of applying a tattoo?

We have prepared a separate article with tips on how to anesthetize a tattoo, as well as make the tattooing process as comfortable as possible. Read about it in the articleHow to anesthetize a tattoo? Pain Reduction Tips".

The most popular questions about tattoo soreness and reviews:

Does it hurt to get a tattoo on the arm, shoulder, forearm, hand?

The most painless areas for a tattoo on the arm are the outer surface of the shoulder and forearm. It will be more painful on the inner surface of the shoulder due to the sensitive skin in this area. The most painful place on the arm for a tattoo is the brush. There are many nerve endings on the hand and there is no fat layer.

Does it hurt to get a tattoo on the leg, on the thigh, on the foot, on the calf?

Tattoos on the outer thigh and calf muscle will be the least painful. But with a tattoo on the periosteum, inner thigh and feet, you will have to be patient. The inguinal region and the area under the knees are considered record-breaking in terms of painful indicators. Fortunately, tattoos are rarely done there.

Does it hurt to get a tattoo on your back?

The back is not the most painful area for a tattoo. But it is worth remembering that if you choose a large pattern for the entire back, then pain cannot be avoided. The longer the session lasts, the more discomfort will be felt.

Is it painful to make tattoos on the collarbone?

Any tattoo in close proximity to the bone is considered painful. But mostly tattoos on the collarbone are small in size, and do not bring much discomfort.

Does it hurt to get a tattoo on your chest?

The chest area is a painful area for men and less painful for women. A tattoo under the breast in women already refers to a higher degree of discomfort.