Painless tattoo numbing cream – does it actually work?

[FredoN]

Hi everyone,
I’m hoping someone here might have some experience or advice. I’m planning to get my second tattoo in a few weeks and I’m really excited about it, but I have to admit I’m a bit nervous about the pain. My first tattoo was a few years ago and although I love it, the session was a lot more painful than I expected. It wasn’t huge, but it took nearly two hours and by the end I was really struggling to sit still.
This time I’m getting something slightly bigger on my upper arm and I’d really like the experience to be a bit more comfortable if possible. I’ve been reading online about something called painless tattoo numbing cream and it sounds like quite a lot of people use it before their appointments. From what I understand you apply it about an hour before the tattoo and it helps numb the skin so the needle doesn’t feel as intense.
I’m just wondering if anyone here has actually tried a painless tattoo numbing cream before getting tattooed? Did it really make a difference or is it one of those things that sounds better than it actually works? I’ve also seen mixed opinions from tattoo artists online, some seem fine with it while others don’t recommend it.
If anyone has experience with this I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts before I decide whether to try it or just brave the pain again!
Thanks 😊
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You need to ask your tattoo artist if they will go ahead with the tattoo.
My kid was given the emla numb in cream whenever they had to take blood, when he was much younger. It seemed to help. I don’t know anyone who has used it for a tattoo as the only tattoo artist in our little rural town won’t do a tattoo if you’ve had it on. I don’t know why!

My nephew used it for a leg tattoo..he said it did help but wore off after a while. His was a really large piece though. He had to grin and bear it till it was finished.

I used Emla cream recently for a tattoo that took 2 hours. I felt all the pain towards the end and the constant rubbing with the tissue. But I’m just glad I didn’t have to feel the whole thing as it was painful. I felt the vibrating of the gun to begin with but no pain

I didn’t find that it really made much difference

@AJ09 That’s scared me as i am having my first tattoo in a months time which is fine line, please can i ask what kind of tattoo and where you had yours?

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None of the tattoo artists I know will let people use it. It makes the skin feel different and can affect how the tattoo turns out.

Hydrate, keep your blood sugar up, have a good breakfast or lunch, and try to breathe through the worst bits. Some people find listening to music or a podcast helps take their mind off the feeling. Personally I just chat to the tattooists, we stop for lunch, and then before you know it the day is over and you've (hopefully) got an amazing piece of art on your skin.

I used TKTX on a large thigh and a smaller rib piece which was a godsend, especially on the ribs.

Sadly no, I didn’t think it helped at all.

If you’re going to use it please make sure you tell
your artist as many will refuse to tattoo you.

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Ah, the link failed but my tattooist recommended this and it 100% helped

BIOTAT Numbing Green Soap - Ready To Use 500 ml.

I use it for tattoo lasering removal and it definitely helps

Have a look at jail Bali they use it a lot as well as a full general anaesthetic for full body work!

Have a good feed before hand and bring a chocolate bar to have a few bites halfway. Take paracetamol about half an hour before (not ibuprofen cos that affects bleeding apparently).

My tattooist won't tattoo on numbing cream. He said it makes it difficult to apply and keep the stencil, and also affects how the skin takes the ink.

https://www.tktxoriginal.co.uk/products/beast-numbing-cream-gold?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6zpI7oKSpL0FMFg58Anxrh2V30n0J6zXRlpqexlz9RTVVm9WAUW8uAeWo7gA_aem_8VqkiT2mlAItrgZ_VzF1eQ

I had a tattoo on my back in the spring. I asked my tattoo artist about numbing cream and she recommended this one. It definitely worked as I really felt the bits where the cream had missed. I was worried about the bit down my spine but it just tickled. Chatting while having it done the tattoo artist said lots of people use it now and why wouldn’t you.

My tattoo artist sells Extreme numbing cream. Really works except on fingers where there’s nothing really between skin and bone.

Why wouldn’t you?

Because it can impact how the skin takes the ink and it can mean it doesn’t feel right to the tattooist.

It was the tattoo artist that said why wouldn’t you!