Does it hurt to get a tattoo? Myths and useful tips

We have made the decision to tattoo our body and we have good. It has also been very clear to us that whatever design we choose, will be in the area that we chose for a very long time.

The techniques of tattoo removal have advanced a lot over the years, and although they are expensive, they have made the fear of stamping the skin diminish considerably.

There are some myths about tattoos and their realization so we want to review with you the most common ones and tell you how true or how false it turns out to be that which is so repeated.

Recurring myths about tattoos

  • You will regret: While this is very true, sociological studies suggest that 84% of people who get tattoos are absolutely satisfied with them. The other 16% believe that it was very early to have done them.
  • You can not donate blood: This is perhaps one of the most heard and repeated myths about tattoos. The truth is that they can donate blood, but they must comply with a regulatory period that varies from country to country.
  • The ink may explode: There is a belief that the ink may explode when the tattooed person undergoes magnetic resonance but this is not true. There are those who feel itching or pain in the area and that can happen, depending on the quality of the ink.

On the ink there is also another myth and it has to do with the color of the ink. According to the stories, lighter colors hurt more, but it has been shown that this is indifferent.

  • They hurt a lot: Many say that when you get a tattoo, the pain is unbearable and this has a bit of truth and a little bit of fake. Why? Simply because there are more vulnerable areas than others.

Here we want to emphasize a lot because for years, this has been the factor responsible for millions of people refusing to get a tattoo on any part of their body.

First we must be clear about what pain is and where it originates. And in this regard, scientific studies suggest that it is the brain that detects the aggression or blow, external or internal and the one that sends that signal so that we are alert.

So what are the areas where a tattoo may hurt the most? Where you have less tissue and more bone, it is where it will hurt the most. So places like the knees, ankles and lower back are super sensitive.

Also, the eyelids are a part in which the pain could become unbearable, as well as in the wrists, the whole face and in your private parts. So if you are sensitive, never opt for those options.

In fact, there is a kind of ranking that measures the amount of pain that can be felt in certain areas of the body, so we want to tell you the most common and their position.

What you must be very clear about is that yes, it hurts to get tattooed but it is not bad to die, depending on where you are going to do it. It will also depend how much you can withstand the pain and how comfortable you feel with that.

Tattoo tips

If you are a woman and you have thought about getting a tattoo, avoid it being the week before your menstrual cycle or while you have it. It is known that during those days you are more sensitive.

Once you have been tattooed, try to wear light clothing and allow that area to breathe. Avoid rubbing or exposing clothing to the sun's rays for at least 15 days.

You must be relaxed if you want to tattoo. The tension will add an extra factor to make you hurt and maybe you will not get a good result because your skin will not be in optimal conditions.

Some tattooists recommend that the person listen to music with headphones while they are performing the tattoo. Eating chewing gum can also relax you, or even bite something during the process.

If you want to learn more, we encourage you to discover the basic care when getting a tattoo that you must maintain and perform until the skin heals and heals. ThemesSkin

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