Should Tattoos Be Pain-Free?

 

In today's society, it seems like everyone is looking to take the easy way or no way at all. Hard work has become an inconvenience, and the common mentality is that life and all it offers should be easy and effortless. This mentality is often seen in the field of tattooing. Especially as it pertains to seeking out a pain free tattoo. The idea that a tattoo should be pain free seems rather ridiculous. The act of tattooing is depositing pigments by way of rapid, repeated skin puncture.

 

 

It is widely known and accepted, that if you want a tattoo, you're going to have to earn it. Some may consider this statement to be archaic, outdated, insensitive, or even "gate-keeping". Those who share this mentality are often advocates for products that are not only discouraged in the tattoo community, but counterproductive to effective tattooing. Of course, I am referring to numbing cream. 

This product has been widely used, advertised, and there are many activists who encourage the use of numbing creams. They even go as far as telling you how to use the product without the knowledge of the tattoo artist. Although it seems like they are being helpful, none of this "education" gives their audience the full range of information. And what they are doing, is not only setting up people for unrealistic expectations, but creating an unnecessary negative affect on the tattoo. This is based on the mechanism of action of numbing agents.

How numbing creams actually function is by restricting the capillaries of the areas. What it is doing is causing inflammation of the area, preventing nerves from traveling to the brain sending signals of pain. This inflammation not only rejects particle as small as nerves, but it also promotes rejection of larger pigment particles. In short, your body is primed to reject or push out ink particles which is wholly counterproductive in landing ink and creating your tattoo. 

If this product is marketed honestly, I don't believe anyone would willingly use it. Do you want a new tattoo but don't want to experience it? Try this product! It will ensure your tattoo will be less beautiful than it has the potential to be! Don't worry, the payout is worth it. This product will lessen sensation for at least a small fraction of your tattoo. Don't stress, sensation will return while you're getting tattooed. Pain-Free Tattoos: Doesn't hurt, until it does, we guarantee it!