Honestly, it probably won't hurt that bad. Even though my forearm hurt to get done, the pain was tolerable. If you're relaxed and not nervous or scared, it should hurt less. At least that is what the tattoo artist might say to you.
And before you get a butterfly tattooed on you, make sure it's something you really want and that it has a meaning because you don't want to look back and wonder what the hell you were thinking. Tattoos are a horrible thing to regret simply because they are on you forever, and should you decide to get them removed, it's painful & expensive. [ christina's advice column | Ask christina A Question ]
rainbowcherrie answered Thursday January 27 2011, 1:43 pm: It varies for everyone. For me, my wrist tattoo was the least painful arm-related one I've had. My inner bicep was by far the most painful and just below my elbow on the outside of my forearm was somewhere in between.
In general, skin over bones and very fleshy areas hurt the most, which doesn't leave you with alot else. You're having a needle going in and out of your skin, really fast. It's going to hurt. If you're considering getting a tattoo, the pain is the last thing you should be worrying about. [ rainbowcherrie's advice column | Ask rainbowcherrie A Question ]
Matt answered Wednesday January 26 2011, 1:32 am: About as bad as it will when ten years from you ask yourself, "why the fuck did I get a butterfly on my arm?" [ Matt's advice column | Ask Matt A Question ]
Xui answered Tuesday January 25 2011, 10:06 pm: Everyone's pain tolerance is different, If I had to describe the pain...Imagine getting shots repeatedly in one spot...that is the best example I can give ya. [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
a13d answered Tuesday January 25 2011, 7:20 pm: It depends,everyone that I know says that it feels like when you get your ears pierced 1,000 times with the stud/needle still in the whole time! but it varrys for different ppl! hope this helps(: [ a13d's advice column | Ask a13d A Question ]
Peeps answered Tuesday January 25 2011, 7:03 pm: Anywhere in between.
There is no real number. There is no real gauge. Some people feel pain differently. Nobody feels the exact same sensations.
So, some people with experience in having hand and arm tattoos are going to say it hurts like hell. Others are going to say it was a piece of cake, they hardly felt a thing, and it was so minor they can barely remember getting it done.
It's like with everything.
Some people think braces hurt really bad. Others aren't bothered by it.
And while most women say childbirth hurts, there are many women who felt little to no labor pains.
You can probably judge yourself through other activities you do that do cause you a great deal of pain. If you skin your knee, how bad does it hurt? Tattoos is said to feel somewhat similar to skinning your flesh for some.
When my mom got her tattoos (one on the ankle, one on her back) they didn't hurt at all. She didn't flinch a bit.
When my male cousin got his tattoo (on his calf muscle) he passed out from the pain.
So, if you're looking for someone to say it was NOTHING then here you go. It could very well be so minor that the thought of "pain" doesn't even enter your head.
And if you're looking for someone to say it will be one of the worst, most painful experiences you've ever had in your life then here you go. It could very well be so major that you cry and stop the process.
It just depends. That's why a lot of people need to relax before getting it done--because the more worked up you get, the more your brain starts thinking, "This IS going to cause me pain..." [ Peeps's advice column | Ask Peeps A Question ]
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