Tats. Even the people you don’t think would inked have got ’em. I’ve got a few myself! And it’s great to see tattoos becoming more accepted in the world.
As society becomes more relaxed, more and more people embrace the opportunity to cover their bodies in artwork they love. Of course, though, there are also a lot of people who will avoid this type of body modification because they are worried about the pain that they will have to go through to get it done. To help you out with this, this article will be exploring the discomfort a tattoo can cause to ease your mind and get you on the right track.
During your appointment
You can find all sorts of videos online of people screaming and passing out as they have a tattoo artist spike their skin with thousands of tiny needle pricks. In reality, though, this can be the least uncomfortable part of this whole process. The level of pain you feel during a tattoo’s creation will depend on the location on your body that you’ve chosen for it. For example, the forearms are far more comfortable to have tattooed than feet are, which makes this a good spot for those trying this for the first time. Of course, though, everyone has a different experience.
The early stages of healing
Healing a tattoo entirely takes a few months, but most of the work will be done within the first few days. Your tattoo will still be raw and tender when you get home, and some people liken the way this feels to moderate sunburn. You may experience throbbing and swelling, but this should subside within a few days. As long as your aftercare routine is good, you shouldn’t experience too much discomfort at this stage of your tattoo’s healing process, though it will certainly hurt if you irritate your tattoo. You should work hard to look after your tattoo during this stage, following your artist’s advice to the letter.
The later stages of healing
Most people will experience scab formation when they have a tattoo. This can start as early as a few days after you first get the piece, though this can vary from tattoo to tattoo. At this point, most of the pain of your tattoo will be gone, but you will notice that it starts to itch a lot. This can be the least comfortable part of the tattoo healing process, with some people being kept up all night by the itchiness of their tattoo. You have to power through this process without scratching your tattoo. It’s worth preparing yourself for this challenging time, as a lot of people don’t expect it when they have their first tattoo and it can be quite a shock.
As you can see, getting a tattoo isn’t the most painful experience in the world. Most people are able to get through this without any issues, and there are plenty of products on the market that can help with your tattoo pain. In reality, though, tattoos aren’t anywhere near as painful as many people make them out to be.
