Tattoo pain card

The process of drawing on the body in the form of a tattoo is just one of the series of the theme "beauty requires sacrifice." And this is not related to the financial or other side of the issue, it is about the pain that a person has to experience when he decides to get a tattoo.

Often it is the thoughts of pain that stop many from fulfilling the desire to stand out and get the coveted drawing on their body. But is it really so scary? In the article, we will give a "map of pain" on the human body when applying tattoos: we will consider which parts of the body to apply a tattoo on is not so sensitive, and what to do to reduce pain in those places where it is most noticeable.

During the application of the contour of the drawing, the master pierces the skin with a thin sharp needle and injects a coloring pigment. In fact, this procedure is with minimal trauma and is easily tolerated by many, but no one is safe from the pain during it. Having decided to get a tattoo, you need to understand that there are areas on the body in which any tingling sensation leads to unbearable pain. So, let's designate these most vulnerable spots:

• head, neck and everything that belongs to these parts: face, eyes, back of the head, and so on;
• ribs and chest;
• fingers and hands, palms, wrists;
• toes, feet, ankles;
• elbows, knees;
• abdominal area;
• groin and inner thigh.

In these places, either the bones are close to the skin, or there are many nerve endings in these zones, the irritation of which leads to unbearable pain. The sensitivity of the skin on different parts of the body will differ.You can determine for yourself where it will be more painful to get a tattoo: to do this, simply pinch yourself on the upper part of the skin of the place where you intended to apply the drawing. Thus, you will be able to determine in advance whether it will hurt you or not so sensitive when the master uses the needle.

With some experimentation, you will find that the following areas with delicate skin are best left untouched (unless you tolerate pain):

• breasts (area around the nipples);
• groin;
• axillary part;
• bends (inner parts at elbows and knees).

I must say that in the same parts of the body in different people, pain can manifest itself in different ways: it depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. Sensitivity differs depending on gender, for example, in women it is lower, oddly enough. But according to the experience of those who have already become the owner of a tattooed pattern on the body, it is most painful to get it in the neckline, on the ribs, on the fingers of the extremities, which everyone feels the same regardless of age and gender. In these areas, the skin is thin, and underneath there is no muscle tissue and fatty layer.

In addition, everyone, without exception, has their own special point on the body, where pain is felt more than in other areas, or, conversely, less. For example, one girl may not be able to endure a sharp needle on her calf, while for another, such manipulations are almost imperceptible. According to experienced specialists, the stomach is in the lead among the most pain-sensitive places. But the expected pain is not a reason to give up and refuse the opportunity to get the coveted drawing or inscription on the skin anywhere. Everything can be endured in order to achieve individuality.

The most painful points are the close location of nerve receptors, capillaries and venous canals. Less vulnerable are places where fat accumulates, as well as areas where there are no nerve endings. It is not so painful to get a tattoo in areas with thick and dense skin. So, if specifically on the fingers and palms of tingling troubles you will feel more, then in general the scale of pain sensations allows you to make a tattoo on the arm.

The procedure will not be so painful on the forearm, scapula, and in general on the entire back, which cannot be said about the chest area. The pain is not so noticeable on soft spots:

• on the buttocks;
• in the calf area;
• in the biceps area;
• on the side of the thigh (outer side).

The inner calves, the middle of the thighs and the buttocks are considered tolerable areas for tattooing, this is a zone of medium sensitivity. Other parts of the body belong to this category:

• back (middle part);
• collarbone and shoulders;
• the area between the shoulder blades and the cervical spine.

In these places, although the bones are located close to the skin, the pain is not so felt, because there are no large accumulations of nerve fibers in the tissues. As a result of tingling with a sharp object in these places, both women and men tolerate "suffering". So, craftsmen love to wield a needle on the back. This is not a very painful area, and a fairly voluminous pattern can be applied here. But due to the fact that because of the scale, it takes longer to work, people who are willing to sacrifice their backs for the sake of art and beauty are called daredevils.

Often charming girls, and brutal macho ones too, choose the collarbone and shoulder area for a tattoo. This is quite advantageous, since in the summer the drawing will almost always be in sight.

The designated places on the pain threshold are very conditional, because each person is individual in his sensations. And yet, long-term observations of tattoo artists and the biological characteristics of the human body allow us to conclude that there are less sensitive areas on the body for tattooing.

These include:

• calf muscles;
• biceps area;
• forearm;
• outer thigh.

The skin in these places is more knocked down and denser, and under it are rather large muscle fibers. This explains the fact that many people prefer to get a tattoo on the calf - in this place the pain is muted. However, all the areas indicated in this paragraph are the most popular in the tattoo parlor. The work of the master in these areas delivers less discomfort, especially if the drawing is applied in stages, and this is exactly what is recommended for those who are overly sensitive to the touch of the needle.

It is believed that the degree of pain on the body is higher in men, despite the fact that they belong to the strong half of humanity. This indicator is reduced in women, first of all, in view of the physiological characteristics of the structure of the female body, and of the greater tolerance of the weaker half to pain. After the age of 25, more fat cells appear on the woman's body, and this increases the pain threshold. But it must be borne in mind that on critical days for women (the period of menstruation), the nerve endings become taut like strings, and the slightest action with a sharp needle will cause unbearable pain.

The most painful places for tattoos in women in the front:

• neck and face;
• chest area and especially around the nipples;
• armpit hollows;
• wrists and hands;
• groin;
• knees and area under the knee;
• periosteum of the lower leg;
• Feet.

The most painful places for tattoos on women in the back are:

• head (occipital part);
• spine;
• inner side of the thigh;
• ankle.

A slight tingling sensation will be felt in the area of ​​the buttocks, shoulders and forearm, in the back of the neck and on the calves; the procedure for drawing a pattern on the abdomen and in the area of ​​the shoulder blades will be tolerated.

And now let's take a closer look at the most painful places in men in the front:

• neck;
• armpits;
• chest and ribs;
• stomach;
• the inner side of the elbow bend;
• brushes;
• groin and pelvic area;
• knees and legs;
• Feet.

The most painful places in men in the back:

• the back of the head;
• back (middle part and in the area of ​​the ribs);
• inner thighs;
• the back of the knees;
• ankles.

The painful sensations during tattooing are similar to bee and wasp stings, but most of all, the burning sensation is caused not by painting, but by the dotted application of the contour of the drawing. This is especially felt in places of accumulation of nerve endings and near the location of the bone. It is almost impossible to completely avoid pain during tattooing. But so that this is not torture for you, especially if you are doing the procedure for the first time, you should talk to the master the day before and try to adhere to the recommendations that he will give.

Experienced tattoo artists are advised to pay attention to some points.

• Going to the salon, you need to be in a good mood. As in many cases, well-being and mood is half the battle, and therefore it is advisable to have a good sleep and not be hungry before the procedure. At the same time, you should not drink a lot of coffee and other drinks that give energy.
• Choose not just a drawing or inscription, but the sketch that will reflect your hopes and aspirations - then your emotional state will be tuned to obtain the desired result, and you will with relief endure the forced "suffering" of acupuncture.
• Choose a smaller tattoo. For example, a tattoo artist will spend much more time painting a portrait, and the pain will last. The artist will need not only more time, but also more needles to shade the face, which means that his movements will be more intense than when tracing a simple outline or writing words.
• Be sure to study the tattoo pain map in order to determine the place where the drawing is applied: if this happens on soft tissues, the procedure will not bring much discomfort. If you select places where the bones protrude, it is likely to hurt. When you are sure that you will not be able to withstand, and are very afraid of pain, be sure to warn the tattoo artist about your fears.
• For those who have a reduced pain threshold, the masters will offer to use anesthetics: Most popular as ointments and aerosols.
• It is not recommended to drink painkillers the day before. - this can affect the quality of blood coagulation, which in turn will entail poor quality of the drawing (the ink is poorly "seized").
• When it is decided that the tattooing procedure will be carried out under the influence of anesthesia, a few days before the appointed time, you need to stop drinking alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and tobacco reduce the effects of the anesthetic.
• In advance, before applying a tattoo, you need to stop sunbathing and going to the solarium., as tanning will complicate the work of the master and negatively affect the quality of the picture.

If you get sick or suffered a nervous shock on the eve of visiting a tattoo artist, postpone the trip to the tattoo parlor until you are completely recovered, feel better and have complete emotional calm. Otherwise, the pain will only intensify.

In a state when the body has a disease or increased stress levels, everything is much worse tolerated. Well, a decrease in immunity in the photo of the above negative moments will increase the time period for wound healing after a tattoo.

Another important point is the choice of a salon and a specialist. The modern world, including the virtual space on the Internet, allows you to get acquainted with the reviews of the work of one or another master, see his sketches made on the bodies of other people, and study the latest technologies for tattooing.