Does a tattoo hurt - where does it hurt the most?
Some people like it, others hate it, but they are able to accept it. This is how the issue of pain during tattooing could be summed up. You can expect more than a slight sting from a tattoo, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to deal with the feeling. The constant insertion of a needle into the skin will never be pleasant, but how painful the tattooing process is varies from person to person. Admittedly, some people simply cope better with pain and this is related to several conditions, such as skin sensitivity or thickness. Different sensations when getting a tattoo also depend on its location and individual pain tolerance. For some, the sound of the machine is simply addictive and whether the process itself is something pleasant or slightly uncomfortable, they want to experience it further.
Why does a tattoo hurt?
To make a tattoo, needles are used to inject ink into the dermis layer. Tattooing consists in multiple puncturing of a given part of the body, which results in breaking the skin. The natural mechanism is damage to the blood vessels and the formation of bruises, which causes the skin to swell and cause pain. Tattooed people experience different types of it - from intense stinging to a burning sensation. The pain associated with the process of puncturing the skin is usually the strongest during the procedure itself. When the skin is healed, you may experience slight swelling, which in most cases disappears after a few days.
A lot also depends on the tattoo design itself. Some people find the contouring process more uncomfortable than shading or coloring, others quite the opposite, so each person will have their own experience with the level and type of pain during tattooing.
Which places hurt the most?
This is a question that people often wonder about. Wrist or forearm often appear at the start. A good test of the pain scale is the pinch-in-spot test. With this test, you will know which place on your body is more sensitive.
Regardless of such a component as an individual pain scale or type of design, generally places that has more muscle or fat can cure the pain.
To these places you can find:
- outer and upper thighs,
- buttocks,
– forearms,
- arm.
In any case, which have more symptom endings, they are usually made for pain when getting a tattoo on them.
These include:
- head, neck and face,
- around the armpits and groin,
- chest,
- ankle and shin,
– hands and feet,
– knees,
- spine.
In some places, this skin is also very thin, so the pricks are more sensible.
As you can see, the issue of pain is a very individual, so interviewing friends about the extent of their pain when tattooing will not give you much. The most important thing is your comfort, which we recommend you take advantage of before coming to the studio. The good atmosphere in the place often means that tattooed people do not focus on thinking about pain, but it is also important to stay rested and fed up. During tattooing focus on conversation, music or take some books. We guarantee that you will quickly forget about any discomfort, and when you see the effects, you will say that it was worth it. The first time is the worst, because you simply don't know what will happen, so at the beginning it is better to choose place that is less painful.