I am going to share with you 7 step process that will give you and your customers Virtually Pain-Free tattoo experience.
Are you Ready?
OK here we go!
Step 1
The first step in getting a tattoo is truly deciding if you really want one. Remember inking is usually permanent and you will have your tat for life! (Choose wisely!)
Step 2
Look at images and decided what you want tattooed and where. Some good old fashion advice to those getting a first tattoo start with a small image. You can always add onto it latter. Tattoo removal is very expensive, painful, and not always 100% effective. So use the motto: “Start small and build big.”
Step 3
Make an appointment with your regular health care provider (MD, NP, PA). They know your medical condition best and can advise you if they think that getting inked will negatively impact your health. (There really aren’t condition that fall under this category, but it is better to wise than foolish.)
Step 4
Request from accredited supplier for some “numbing cream” such as Dr.Numb (one I use and recommend). Be clear that your are asking for this medication because you are getting a tattoo. This will help the nurse or physician make a better clinical decision and provide you with the correct amount you may need and instructions on how to use it. (Please note: Most insurances will not cover this numbing medication so you need to take that into consideration. Cost vary but a general rule of thumb is about $50 to $75 per tube which may last for several “small” tats or just be enough for one “big” inking.
Step 5
The “numbing cream” consists of lidocaine (like the numbing medication you get at the dentist) and prilocaine (another type of numbing medication). Remember if you ever had an adverse reaction to these medications NEVER USE THEM FOR TATOOING or any other reason.
Step 6
Apply the numbing as directed by your health care provider. Generally, it is applied in a thick layer as opposed to a cream that is rubbed in and covered with clear plastic wrap with the edges taped around the wrap. This should be done at least one hour before your inking.
Step 7
Remove the dressing and wash away the numbing cream just prior to your inking session letting your tattoo artist know.
Tattoo Pain Chart


I hope that you find this information useful,
Have a great day,
Mike

Thanks for the info it was vry helpful,,
cheers
very good article man !!! very helpful.
More to come soon …. thank you all
Thanks for the Info. I’ll be sure to keep this in mind. Do you get a lot of clients that request this cream? I just got my 1st tattoo last spring. It’s of a Dragon, colored and it took about two and half hours to complete. For me personally keeping my mind on something else seemed to be the trick to the pain thing. I sat and did a drawing for my daughter and the only part of the tattoo that was painful was at the back center of the calf and down the center of the front where the meat is thin. Take Care!
This was really useful, it gave me more encouragement to finally get my tattoo, thanks so much for this (:
By Alejandra, November 4, 2009 @ 11:27 PM
“This was really useful, it gave me more encouragement to finally get my tattoo, thanks so much for this (:”
That’s great
once it is done please share your tattoo with us… you can get Dr.Numb from their website at http://www.DrNumb.com that’s the one I use and recommend to my clients. Take Care.
By Christa Russell, November 4, 2009 @ 10:53 PM
“Thanks for the Info. I’ll be sure to keep this in mind. Do you get a lot of clients that request this cream? I just got my 1st tattoo last spring. It’s of a Dragon, colored and it took about two and half hours to complete. For me personally keeping my mind on something else seemed to be the trick to the pain thing. I sat and did a drawing for my daughter and the only part of the tattoo that was painful was at the back center of the calf and down the center of the front where the meat is thin. Take Care!”
That’s exactly what I used to suggest to my customers … just think of something else and the best is to talk to them while I am working on their tattoo… and i do talk a lot!
But now I am using my 7 step process and it works
If you have a picture of your tattoo share it with us.
Take care
will have to remember that one for when i get my tattto done sounds like agreat thing to have on hand for those that have a disliking of pain
Thanks for the information it was helpful.
Really great information! The diagram is just what a novice like me needs. I never thought tattoo at breasts and stomach is less painful than ankles.. phew! I really enjoy your articles
..Tnx 4 di info.. VI gonna wisely choose now di way I will put mi a tattoo.. very helpful also ..
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This chart is right on! I have tats all over – and thinking about the ones I felt the most – especially the one that covers my upper back and goes across my spine…glad to know it wasnt in my head!!
I dont usually reply to posts but in this case. WOW
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this is real nice thank’s to you to share
Thank you for the article. I haven’t thought about the skin numbing possibility. Will definitely pass the idea to my sister – she is a starting tattoo artist.
I personally am not scared of pain, but I guess for some people it can be a really good solution.
Cheers and good luck.
exellent pain charts and it told me just what i needed to know about numbing cream.
I was thinking about useing a small amount in my petroleum jelly when givein ink (only if no allergick obviuosely) whats your thoughts?
jeff,Scotland
Thanks for the info, it good to know which areas are less painfull.
Thanx 4 the info!! I am going 2 get my 1st tatt in January. I have known my artist for 19yrs and am very comfortable with him but I was worried that I wouldn’t be able 2 handle the pain. (I handle some better than others) So in combo with the info and chart I think that topical numbing is the best choice for my 1st time. U just took the fear out of tatt work 4 me!! Thanx! I am also looking 4 a 1in butterfly design where the wings are jagged around the edges. If u can help me find this design I would be eternally thankful. Thanx again 4 the very helpful info!
This is the best numbing cream around i have used it. i used it when i got a big tatt accroos my lower back and up my spine here is the link on where to buy it….it is highly recommened by my tattoist and now im recommending it to u its a 20g tube and if u do it right by putting it on (not rubbing in) an hour before getting ur tatt and put some cling wrap over it it is known to keep the area numb between 3 & 4 hours and its only like $30 including postage..
Hi Julie,
I like your idea of getting tattoo during the winter time as it is best time of the year and Ill write a blog post on it as soon as Holidays are over
,
For a beautiful Butterfly tattoo design you can have a look in our gallery at http://www.MiamiInkTattooDesigns.com we have more than 500 butterfly tattoo designs at the moment and new ones will be added soon…. in total there are over 25,000 tattoo designs in our gallery right now.
I hope this helps and am looking forward to see your tattoo…. if you are willing to share it with us
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Happy Holidays,
Mike Page
Thanks for the pain chart, it very helpful to those who have delicate skin, I am Italian and therefore my skin is olive in color which tends to be a bit tougher, I have worked outside in the summer time without shirt on. This has helped me get over any discomfort of the tattoo gun. Thanks for the free designs I am currently thinking of having a Tiger tattooed on my calf, and I am thinking of also getting a pyramid with the all seeing eye in it.Keep up the great designs and free info. ( Very helpful ) merry Xmas.. Aussie Frank…
the chart was very helpful i hav a few tats already but the chart is spot on
hey thanks for the info, tha pain chart really helps. i like the idea of starting smaller then gradually building the tattoo up.ill try out that numbing cream thanks.
they are good steps if ur some one who has no clue
I;ts helful who is thinking of get first tatoo,I olready have two
thanks for the chart most helpful as i already have a couple of tats (spot on)
hi,
very interesting article, i’d been told the shoulder area was actually very painful to get a tat on. as for the numbing cream, i’ve also never heard of it. but it’s worth the thought of using. i’ve got one tat round my wrist and could put up with that pain. next time i get a tat i’m thinking of taking my lappie with me if i can use it and stuff around on the net to keep my mind else where.
thanks for the info. louise
thanks mike, this is very helpful. Not sure if we can get Dr Numb over here in Australia. I have been contemplating getting another tattoo and this sure has been helpful in deciding where. But as I am a huge fan I have decided that if I going to get another tatt it has to be done by the best, so hope to c u guys soon.
Hello and thankyou for this interesting article. Numbing Cream is available at chemists in South Aust. I’m guessing it would be in other states also.I have had 10 sessions of tatt on my back (no cream) but body piercing….bring on the numbing.lol
glad to know chest doesn’t hurt much, was thinking about getting a chest piece done, but also something on my back, sucks that i found out it hurts the worst there, maybe I’ll get it smaller and on my upper back instead. Thanks for the info. <3
Hi Mike. I’m confused about the Numbing Cream because another tattoo artist said creams inflame the skin a bit and it will distort the tattoo when the cream wears off. I wouldn’t use the cream anyway. I’ve had three boys and what is more painful than that? I’ll just celebrate with Mr. Quervo when I get my first tattoo.
Hi guys hi miami ink team
new guy on the block here just learning art of tattoo and would like to know how far does the needle have to protude from the end barrel on lining and shading thanks miami ink you are soo kool bye all
Excellent. Thanks for the info.
I was aware that such products existed but people always ask about which areas are most sensitive when getting a tattoo and this information is exactly what i wanted to know. As far as pain goes, whilst it is a liberating experience and certainly would make you appreciate and connect more with your tattoo, for women who have had children is not necessarily an experience one would want to feel but rather prefer to celebrate and enjoy, painfree! You rock miami ink.
WOW…Just the information I needed to decide if I want a tattoo for sure and where…The numbing cream is perfect for me…So would I ask a Dr. for that or would most tattoo artist have that available?
thank you so much for this mike, especially the pain chart. i want to have my right inner wrist done this spring, so the pain chart was very helpful. i don´t think we have this numbing cream here in croatia though, and that really sucks.
stay cool!
Thanks for the info about the numbing creaming. I had heard about it however wasn’t well informed about how it worked.
Great info thanks a lot. Ill follow all th rules very helpful…
Hi and thanks for the tips. Have been thinking about a tatt for a while but I’m a pain sook and a needle phobic – lol. Your article certainly helps.
hi, wow this really is brill, cheers for sending to me, been looking into getting a tat done for ages but been chicken as my pain hold is very low
now i know about the cream i will look in to it and see if we can get it here in the uk and talk to mr simm’s and see if he use’s it too !
when i do at last get it done i will share with you for your site if you want ? i have made my own one up its taken about 3 weeks of drawings a few hrs each day lol, but i wanted it to be just right in case its the only one i ever get lol, thanks again hun x
Another cream avail on prescription here in the USA is EMLA Cream, the kit comes with a tube of cream (not sure if it comes in sizes) and a film dressing with a non-stick “window” and sticky frame with a peel off backer. Takes about an hour to numb you up so apply before you leave home! Also great to keep in mind to ask for if you have to go for blood tests or if you need an IV at some point—-esp. good for kids who cannot do this sort of pain.
Extremely useful article. So my best friend finally decided and went ordered drnumb at the UK online pharmacy, he basically had no pain, slight feelings but no pain at all… i’ve just ordered mine directly at drnumb official site as I heard very good feedbacks on delivery
no hablo ingles,please,en espanol
that was a good articale thanks for the helpful info i kinda know what to expect now
thanks for the info my friend is going to get a tatto soon.
does the numb cream cause the ink not to obsorb as well as normal?
Thanks for taiking time to explain all this steps. Definitely useful material.
very helpfull thanks.
I did tatto on my hand just yesterday . I’am very proud.
And it is realy painfull.