How bad do tattoos hurt? Foot Rib Wrist Back…
We get the question all the time, “How bad does a tattoo hurt?” They ask about their feet, ribs, wrist, chest and back the most. The problem is everyone has a different pain tolerance. For most people, the pain is more intense on your lower back and feet; this is because there is less fat there then other parts of your body. A good rule of thumb is the bonier the skin, the more it will hurt.
Tattoos on your wrist will tend to hurt the least for the most part, just ask Nicole Richie the “VIRGIN”. If you are planing on getting a tattoo on your chest do not worry about the pain, its not bad at all. Women have mostly fatty tissue in the breasts, so the pain is very minimal. For men the pain is a bit more intense. But once again it will depend on your tolerance to pain.
Now that last body part. How bad does a tattoo on your foot hurt?!? If you have a low tolerance, you want to try and avoid places on your body that have thin skin and a lot of nerve endings. I am sorry to say that your feet fit both these descriptions. A big variable depends on what the size the design is, which means the length of time it will take to finish the tattoo.
Most tattoo shops will have a topical numbing agent if you choose to take away from the pain a bit. But for most of us, being stabbed thousands of times with a little needle will cause pain, but that is part of the experience. When you start feeling pain your body will release endorphins into your system which will numb the pain.
Let us know about your experiences getting tatts, leave us a comment!
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13 Responses
im gettina tattoo on my foot about 8cm long will that hurt ?? x
Posted on November 19th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Amy, where on your foot are you getting it? But generally it is a bit painful. This is because there is not much tissue or fat on your food. Plus your feet have tons of nerves.
BTW, what are you getting?
Posted on November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
i am wanting 3 stars + my 3 initials (only small) on my inner wrist,, do you think it will hurt alot?
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
It will hurt a bit. When I got my tattoos on my wrist it just felt like I was getting an IV put it a bunch of times. But after the first few pokes you will be fine!
Send us in a picture when you have it done, we will post it!
Posted on December 10th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
My foot tattoo was probably the most painful that I have. It hurt terribly right from the start. Whereas, on my back, it started out not too bad and progressively became agonizing.
Posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I have two tattoos….one on each leg of my daughters names….the first one hurt because he kept havin to stop….imma bleeder….my second tat of my youngest daughters name wasnt as bad though I’m sure later she’ll be like oh mom why is sissys in color and mines not….well sweetie lets go get u a tat with lots of colors so when they stop to change colors you’ll find out why lol not really…but yeah….I wanna get another tat on my lower back not sure of what exactally yet….but i know once i see it it will feel fit…like my daughters tats i have…i had an elephant put with my oldest daughters name she was born with cerebral palsy n heart conditions when i was 2 months pregnant in a car wreck with her father…after she was born i bought her a purple elephant and a bright yellow rhino….even though most babies go for the bright colors….she always played with the elephant so it just felt right <3….as for my second daughter…she has 2 middle names the 2nd middle name is rose…so i got a stenciled rose with her name…it looks very neat plus I like roses too….pics are on my myspace of them since im not sure how to post pics on here lol http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=417207111&albumId=1346721
Posted on February 27th, 2010 at 5:47 am
I have8 tattoos, on my legs, lower back, inside arm, upper arms and just recently on my foot. Out oif all my tattoos the foot hurt the most. Yea I know you may say how could I say it hurts and I have 8, but my foot was swollen for almost 2 days and now that the swelling has gone down my foot still hurts and it has been “almost” a week. Basically because I had to go back to work and I have been constantly up and down on it. But I love it over all..
Posted on March 18th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I have four tattoos, (3 stars on my hand, shhh on my finger, initials on my arm and initials on my wrist) out of them all my wrist and finger were the worst!
Posted on March 26th, 2010 at 5:12 am
I’m getting the Tree of Life with the ohm symbol in the tree and a swallow by the branches., i was thinking of getting it between my shoulder blades. Is that a pretty sensitive place?
Posted on May 13th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
i am 17 and i weigh 100 lbs im getting a tiger tattoo on my lower back. i already have one on my hand and another on my lower waist, how bad will my back hurt?
Posted on May 18th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I have a 3 by 3 inch Metallica ninja star on my left shoulder blade. I had numbing cream, but it had worn off after a few minutes. The tattoo hurt a litle bit, more so at the top of my shoulder and as it got nearer my spine. The pain was all part of the experience!
I’ve just booked my next tattoo for this Sunday, i’m having my partners name on my wrist, in the Metallica font. I am slightly nervous, but i’m sure i’ll live.
After all, i’ve been through a four day labour!
Posted on June 24th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I am planning on getting a dragon tattoo that wraps around my ankle and slightly down my foot. Should I prepare for an agonizing time? It will be my first one so am a little nervous. But figure if I’m gonna get one get one I will love.
Posted on June 30th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I’m a tattoo artist in Alabama, and we get asked these types of questions all the time. Yes, tattoos hurt; and no, it’s nothing you can’t take. You’re tougher than you think you are; the pain is partially in the head, so to speak.
Another factor that most people don’t think about, though, is whether or not the artist is heavy-handed. There’s no reason to dig in someone’s skin with the needle, guys. Really. If the person doing your tattoo is an elite tattoo artist (vs. a “tattooist”, or even worse, a “scratcher”), then your tattoo won’t hurt as bad as you think it will.
A couple of things to consider, though, especially if you’re planning out your first tattoo: 1) go talk with several different artists. The artists who are the best are usually the ones who are friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. Also, ask to see their portfolio; again, any GOOD artist will be more than willing to show you. 2) if it IS your first, be sure to eat a decent meal before-hand. The tattoo experience is somewhat traumatic to your body. Your nerves freak out, and many people experience a slight drop in blood sugar (even non-diabetics). Also, tattoos tend to hurt more if you are very tired or stressed out.
Finally, as far as what hurts the most. The majority of our customers say that the ribs hurt the absolute most, followed by lower hip(front), inside of the bicep, and the front of the lower leg (shins). We actually don’t have many people at all complain about the inside of the wrist, though. Also, different colors bring different levels of pain. As a general rule, the lighter the color, the worse the pain.
Enough ranting, I’ll let you guys get back to your day. Hope this helps!! http://www.myspace.com/8ball_revink for more info.
Posted on July 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
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