How Much Does a Tattoo Hurt
Keep in mind that not all body parts are as sensitive as other parts, so pain from a getting a tattoo, depends on what part of the body you get the tattoo and how big the tattoo will be. Fleshy parts of the body will not be as painful as areas that are on a bone. Then one needs to factor in the pain tolerance of the individual; one person might not feel any pain as they get a tattoo on their ankle, while the person sitting next to them getting the same tattoo on their ankle might need to bite the bullet.
Tattoo artist are ask ‘How much will the tattoo hurt?’ all the time, and they usually will respond with a question in return, such as where will the tattoo be? If your respond on the ribs, the genitals, the hands or feet, lower back and neck, then the tattoo artist will tell you it might hurt, and that these are generally the most painful parts to place a tattoo, but that they don’t know what your pain tolerance is and they don’t know how much you’ve had to drink. The least painful parts of the body are the lower and upper arms, the calves, the shoulders and the thighs, which is probably why those are the more popular spots for a tattoo.
To avoid any kind of unnecessary pain, do some research first. Find out if the tattoo artist is skilled and experienced; a tattoo session will always go better with someone who knows what they are doing and will result in less pain. If the tattoo will be placed on a bone area, expect pain and deal with it. So, in conclusion, do your research, find the right choice of tattoo artist, the best body location for your pain tolerance and the with the right care, pain from getting a tattoo will be kept to a minimum.
