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How tattoos are done

Let's figure out what a tattoo is in essence. A tattoo is a persistent or permanent pattern on the body, which is applied by trauma, piercing the upper layer of the skin, followed by the introduction of pigment into the dermis.

Before the image flaunts on your body, there are several stages, which we will consider below.

choice of pattern and body part

Choosing a pattern and choosing a body part are the most important points for a person who is about to undergo their flesh for this cosmetic surgery. You also need to remember that they are inseparable and adjust one to the other. The choice of sketch depends on the purpose of the tattoo. It can be just an aesthetic pattern or an image with meaning, something personal or something that everyone has in common. As for the parts of the body, from a social point of view, it is not worth “hammering” the head, neck, hands, groin area.

adjusting the pattern, details

After the final determination of the pattern and location, the work of the master begins. To begin with, he must adjust, adjust the pattern in accordance with the realities of the body, because you yourself understand that there is one thing on paper, but another on the bends of the body. After the updated sketch is ready and agreed with the client, you can proceed to the next stage.

preparation for application

Preparation for application is a very crucial moment, requiring a lot of attention on both sides of this procedure. From the client's side, this is the preparation of the body, more precisely the blood. You can not take medications, especially those that help thin the blood and reduce its clotting, that is, antipyretic and pain relievers, such as acetyl acid, paracetamol, analgin. Also, you can not, during application, have a cold, drink alcohol or be hungover.

On the part of the tattoo artist, this is to ensure the sterility of the entire procedure. He must carry out all actions exclusively with gloves, change the needle with you, treat the instrument and the surface of the skin with an antiseptic. Do not forget that this is a small operation, but more on that later. Also, the preparation of a tattoo artist includes drawing a sketch. It is applied using special paper, which is similar to a conventional carbon paper by the method of application. During work, the sketch on the body is processed with petroleum jelly so that the drawing does not erase.

application process

So now the tattooing process begins. Modern tattoo artists use an induction machine, but by and large you only need a sharp needle, ink and a mechanism that will pierce the skin with a certain force. Let's consider an example of a more modern method.

The instrument is turned on and brought to the body. The needle is impregnated with a small amount of pigment and it pierces the stratum corneum and penetrates into the dermis. The dermis is a layer of skin that is located a little deeper; it also contains the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The dosed amount of paint remains in it. Such piercing occurs thousands of times and at this time the master slowly leads the typewriter along the sketch drawing.

Application always starts with a contour that is clogged with one fine needle. Further shadows are clogged. In a modern machine, the tip is designed in such a way that you can put several needles at once and the driving line will be thicker.

healing process

After the ringmaker has filled the entire tattoo pattern, she will need care, but more on that later. The healing process is individual. The healing time varies depending on the amount of fat at the site of the tattoo, where more is faster, and also on the thickness of the lines. Chest, abdomen, thighs, buttocks - from 4 to 7 days, other parts such as the arm, back, neck, lower leg from 1 to 2 weeks.

On the first day of healing, the tattoo will swell and mucus with pigment will appear, which means that the healing process of the skin has begun. On the second day, the skin begins to accept ink and no longer secretes ichor for cleansing, a feeling of dryness and tightness appears. On the third day, it begins to itch badly, but this is absolutely impossible to do. You can spank the place of irritation a little.

Care basics

The most important principle in caring for a tattoo in the early stages of healing is to exclude infection from entering your damaged epidermis. Immediately after the end of the work, each artist should wrap the tattoo in a film, or better in a bandage. The bandage can be left on for longer, but no more than 24 hours.

After removing the bandage, you need to wash the tattoo with warm water and soap, and then in no case wrap it back. It is important not to use cold or hot water, and you should also not use a washcloth. Just gently wash your wound with your fingers.

After rinsing, you should not wipe yourself off with a regular bath towel, as it accumulates a lot of bacteria, which are the main enemy. A paper towel or toilet paper works great. Gently blot the damp skin surface, just do not rub. The flushing procedure should be performed at least twice a day until complete healing is complete.

Apply a thin layer of lotion or ointment to dry skin. At first, use an ointment to heal wounds, the most popular remedy is bipanten. In the future, the skin will be exposed to dryness and you can use any fatty ointment or body milk.

Also, in the early days, wear light and loose clothing that does not cover the area of ​​the injured skin. Try to avoid prolonged exposure to sweat and change your clothes more often.

An important point! Try not to expose to sunlight or ultraviolet rays, as this will cause the ink to fade quickly. If you can't avoid it, then use a sunscreen, and in general it is your best friend.

Harm

The most significant harm from tattoos is the possibility of contracting an infectious disease. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the disinfection of the entire process and subsequent care.

The next point is the harm of the pigments themselves. They must be of good quality, because wearing ink in yourself is far from what your skin dreams of. Because of them, allergies can form, so it is advisable to find out which pigments were used in order to more effectively cope with this problem.

Also, the composition of tattoo ink is quite toxic, it includes metal oxides and other chemical elements such as copper, zinc, barium, cadmium, mercury. The penetration of which into the bloodstream and subsequently into the organs can lead to acute diseases or to exacerbation of chronic ones.

It is not rare now that you can meet people with a psychological dependence on tattoos who cannot resist the opportunity to clog an empty area of ​​their skin. Only a psychotherapist or psychiatrist can help here.

Does it hurt to get a tattoo

The concept of pain in this matter is rather relative, in comparative terms, it is somewhere between a mosquito bite and a cut of the blade, but it all depends on many factors. For example, some people even like these sensations. How painful the whole process will be depends on several factors:

  • Tattoo artist skill
  • Part of the body
  • Personal susceptibility to pain
  • Driving time of the site
  • General condition of the client

The skill of the master is to understand when to pause, the correct use of anesthetic ointments. Also, it is worth taking into account the tool that the ring worker works with and his application technique.

A part of the body has a very strong effect on pain. There are 2 main factors: the thickness of the fat layer and the number of nerve endings. The most painful thing is to get a tattoo on the head, neck, wrists, lower back, knees, shins.

Due to the complexity of the element in some sections, you have to go through the same section several times. Repeated penetration of the site, of course, causes more discomfort.

The psychological attitude is also important, do not dwell on pain, try to distract yourself, but do not distract the master. You can listen to music with headphones or read something. It is also worth attending a session only in vigor and freshness. Take a shower, eat well, sleep well. The process is quite protracted and you need to prepare.

How to make a tattoo and its cost

Permanent make-up is a temporary tattoo in the form of make-up on the face, which allows you to emphasize facial features, correct asymmetry, and hide scars and scars.

All stages of application and healing are absolutely similar to a conventional tattoo, the only difference is in the instrument and pigments. The tool looks like a large writing pen, only a thin needle instead of a rod. It pierces such a device only 0.5-1 mm deep into the skin. Because of this and due to the fact that the composition of the pigments for tattooing is not as harsh as for a regular tattoo, it lasts from 1 to 5 years.

The cost depends on the complexity of the tattoo, for example, scar camouflage can cost about 10,000 rubles, and the average price for one element, be it lips, eyebrows or eyes, fluctuates around 5,000 rubles. Keep in mind that a significantly reduced price is a sign of thinking about the level of the artist and the quality of the paint, and remember that this is the same tattoo and it will be as difficult to remove it as a permanent one.

Methods of mixing

Whichever method you use, you need to remember that the skin will never recover to its previous state and the area of ​​its injury will always be larger than the drawn pattern. Nevertheless, tattoo mixing technologies are now achieving good results.

Thermal method: the most highly developed method, it is carried out using a laser. Tattoos of any size and complexity are subject to this method, and it is also used to correct it.

Mechanical method: removal of the tattoo through dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a layer-by-layer resurfacing of the epidermis. Suitable for removing small tattoos. It is also used to eliminate scars, scars, chemical burns.

Chemical method: based on the removal of pigment through chemicals. It is accompanied by exfoliation of skin particles. The method is similar to peeling. The oldest method in which chemicals are applied to a tattoo for several hours and they eat it away, also leaving a chemical burn on the skin.

It should be borne in mind that there is a definite answer to the question "how painful is it to get a tattoo?" does not exist. It depends on the specific person, since the pain threshold is a purely individual thing. To a very large extent, the intensity of sensations depends on the area of ​​application of the pattern.

The experience of the technician and the instrument used will also affect the strength of the sensations. Ideally, the tattoo is applied with a special apparatus filled with special mascara. Particularly unpleasant sensations arise at the moment when the paint penetrates from the needles under the skin. It is very much felt when the work on the tattoo is just beginning, and in those moments when the machine is used to process the already punctured areas of the skin.

Tattoos are most painful in places where the skin is especially thin and where the layer of skin is closest to the bone. This mainly affects the knees, elbows, inner thighs, bikini area and underarms. The least sensitive areas are the legs, shoulders, back and buttocks. The most "safe" area is considered to be the hands. However, it must be borne in mind that the level of sensations also depends on the physique. For example, an asthenic with very thin legs and arms, getting a tattoo in these areas may seem very painful.

Correct attitude

We can say that the level of uncomfortable sensations very much depends on the mood of the future owner of the picture. If from the very beginning you tune in to the fulfillment of your desire, think positively and not worry too much, then drawing a picture may seem simply not the most pleasant, but completely painless procedure.

What you should definitely not do is calm your nerves with alcohol. It increases blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. This can lead to the fact that blood may flow from under the needle of the tattoo artist, although normally it is released in very small quantities. In such a tattoo can come out faded and expressionless. So it is worth resorting to less dangerous methods of calming the nerves.

It is worth considering that the tattoo will remain with you for many years, therefore, you need to be very serious about choosing a master or a salon. It is quite difficult and very painful to remove a tattoo, so you should not make a decision about such decoration of your body without thinking it over properly.

If you are very afraid of pain, you can ask the tattoo artist for anesthesia, however, most specialists oppose such a procedure, because under the influence of "freezing", the skin most often changes its properties quite strongly - it loses sensitivity, becomes stubborn. All this has a rather negative effect on the final result. In addition, healing takes longer, and after that the tattoo requires correction.

Tattoos are so common in modern culture that it inevitably brings us to our topic: "The pain diagram of tattoos." You have to ask yourself what level of pain you are willing to experience for the tattoo. If you have never gotten a tattoo, you are unlikely to know that the pain from applying it can be different. And it depends on the part of the body that you are going to decorate.

Let's not beat around the bush: does it hurt to get a tattoo? Yes, getting a tattoo hurts! Your friends cannot always honestly tell how much it hurt them to get a tattoo. Simply because it is not customary to "admit" that you were hurt. That is why you should study the tattoo pain map before heading to the tattoo parlor.
I am telling this from my own experience. A lot of my friends are stuffed up to their ears (well, I mean, they have a lot of tattoos). Therefore, being among them, I felt like a "black sheep". And this pushed me to join the culture and get my first tattoo.
I decided to approach the issue thoroughly and took the time to study the issue. Now I want to share with you my experiences to make it easier for you to choose a body area for your first tattoo.

Anesthesia for tattooing.

Are there pain relievers specifically for tattoos? Of course, these tools were developed not only for tattoo artists and their clients. They are just local anesthetic agents. But, in professional tattoo shops, you can find a large selection of ointments and creams used as anesthesia for tattooing.

Should you use them? There is no definite answer to this question. Some masters claim that when using such a cream, a tattoo heals longer... Others are sure that if the client tolerates pain more easily, then the process of tattooing will be faster. It is important to note that some of the components of creams may cause allergies from a specific person. Therefore, before buying, carefully study the composition of the product. And before going to the salon, apply a small amount of ointment but an inconspicuous area of ​​the skin. To make sure there are no allergies.

Where is the most painful thing to get a tattoo?


As already mentioned as a result of research, I found out that applying a tattoo to certain parts of the body is the most painful. Honestly, I believe the most painful areas should be avoided for the first tattoo. Because you run the risk of simply "not finishing off" the tattoo. So, I have prepared for you a list of the most painful places to get a tattoo. Of course, there are people who will endure any pain until they get the desired result. If you are one of them, why are you reading this article at all?

Whiskey... A very rare place for a tattoo. A tattoo artist I know told me that the pain would make you cry or, in the worst case scenario, get Black Out (leave without finishing the job).

Outside of the foot to the toes: If someone you know has a tattoo in this part of the body, you can be sure - he was in great pain. It has very thin skin and many blood veins. The correct solution would be to ask the master how many people could not finish off the tattoo in this place.

Lower ribs: Have you seen people with tattoos in this place? Me not. And my tattoo artist explained that this is a rare place for a tattoo precisely because of its soreness. He confessed to me that he was starting a rib tattoo for a client. But they had to stop. Because the client couldn't stand the pain.

Important note! After tattooing, you will have to take care of your body design. Apply moisturizer and use tattoo healing film. This will cause some inconvenience. For example, when showering or choosing clothes. Therefore, a large tattoo on a large area of ​​the body is best done, say, in winter. Well, for sure, you should not do such a job if you are on vacation and are going to warm countries.


Fingers: Another part of the body that will not allow you to get bored during tattooing. The fingers are covered with thin skin, the bones are very close. The pain will go directly to the nervous system. Despite this, the tattoo on the fingers is quite popular. This is explained by the small size of the tattoo.

Kneecaps: Even a small bruise on your knee hinders movement. What about needles through skin to bone? Better to think well. Definitely not suitable for the first tattoo.

Upper chest: Another area you should be mentally prepared for before arriving at a tattoo parlor. The reasons are all the same: Thin skin, close proximity of nerves.



Upper and lower biceps: There is a high concentration of blood vessels here.

Where does it not hurt to get a tattoo?

Now let's move on to the parts of the body with the least sensitivity. As I said before, for the first tattoo, it is better to choose a part of the body, the pain in which will not cause the desire to escape from the tattoo parlor without finishing the work. This is important because it will not discourage the desire to get a tattoo:

Shoulder joint: I chose this place for my first tattoo. In the process, I felt a little discomfort and quickly got the desired result. I am sure that any person can make a tattoo in this place. In my opinion, this is the least sensitive place.

Forearm (upper side): It won't hurt here either. The feeling of being stabbed by a needle is approximately the same as when cutting with a razor. It's no surprise that many people get their tattoo here.


Upper thigh: there are a lot of muscles under the skin. You will hardly feel pain because of this very reason.

Palm: There are few blood veins on the back of the hand. The feeling you will experience is like a scratch. A suitable place for the first tattoo.

In order not to leave what you started halfway, you must accurately understand the level of pain that you will have to experience. At least you already have enough information to do this. Next, we'll discuss ways to reduce the pain of getting a tattoo.

Don't be like someone who goes for a tattoo only to leave it halfway. You need to know where you want it to be and the pain you have to stand up for. At least you have a good start, and in the next section, I'll share with you the secret to dealing with pain.

How to relieve tattoo pain?

In the previous section, you learned the most or least suitable places for tattooing. I am sure that you have decided on the part of the body that you want to decorate. Now that you have become accustomed to the idea that there will still be pain. Let's look at ways to reduce it a little.

Before getting a tattoo:
You need to think about the pain of getting a tattoo before you come to the tattoo parlor. When choosing a sketch and a place for a tattoo, weigh the pros and cons. Here are the best steps to take in advance:

  • Conversation with an expert: Your friend who already has a tattoo can act as an expert. Ideal if you have a familiar master. An important caveat: all people feel pain in different ways. Everyone has a different pain defect. Therefore, you should not take advice as an absolute truth.
  • Know where it hurts: Well, we have already figured out this. Take another look at the tattoo pain map and decide where to draw. As you already understood, the general trend is: Where there is more muscle or fat, there is less pain. Conversely, places where the skin is close to the bones will cause more pain.
  • Decide on the type of tattoo: I will not open anything new if I say that a tattoo of a large size takes more time. And that means you will have to endure the pain longer.
  • Take friends or a loved one: It is easier to endure discomfort and stress when near a loved one.
  • Just keep this in mind: there will be some blood and needles. There is no other way to get a tattoo without blood. There are people who are afraid of her appearance. In that case, it’s better not to look at it. The master will cope without you -)

When you get a tattoo:

  • Take it easy: Fear is one of the things that makes pain stronger than it actually is. Take a few deep breaths.
  • Take, something to chew on: Chewing gum can be a great help. Try to shift your concentration away from the pain to the gum. Although you can just think about some grandiose or not so idea. It is important to concentrate on something other than your body.
  • If the pain gets worse: If you can't take it anymore, take breaks. Don't be afraid to ask the master.
  • Only move then when you need it: the fewer movements you make, the less pain you will get.

What you need to know before getting a tattoo

So, you have already dealt with the pain, but there are a few more important things to understand before covering the skin with ink:

  • No alcohol: There is a misconception that it is better to get drunk the night before the session. This is not true, as alcohol thins the blood. And that means there will be more blood loss.
  • Experienced master: The more experience your master has, the less pain you will experience. If you choose a beginner as your master, you will most likely save money. But the process will be painful.
  • Be mindful of hygiene: There is a chance of getting an infection during the tattooing process. This rarely happens. But you must be prepared: the master must print a new needle with you.
  • Follow all instructions: Sometimes your notorious attitude can make it painful for your experience. Easier if you follow all instructions. Do whatever was expected and you will have it simple and easy.

So, now you have the knowledge that will help you determine the place and size of the tattoo. It is banal, hackneyed ... But the phrase "You can't pull it out without difficulty .." is applicable here as well. In any case: the choice is always yours. Good luck!

Almost everyone who wants to perpetuate a drawing on their body is interested in whether it hurts to get a tattoo. On the one hand, this is a natural interest in the process of tattooing, but on the other hand, when the tattooist is asked where it is not painful to get a tattoo, or whether it hurts at all, the master may regard this as the client's unwillingness to tattoo. How painful is the drawing in reality and is it worth getting a tattoo if there is a fear of the procedure? Find out the answers to these questions before making a final decision.

To do or not to do?

Not only women, but also men are interested in whether it hurts to get a tattoo. And if the fear of pain prevails over the desire to get a tattoo, then you definitely should not rush. And if a trip to a tattoo parlor is postponed due to the pain of applying a tattoo, then it is quite possible that this is an intuitive feeling of a wrong choice of a picture or a hasty decision. In any case, if the desire to get a tattoo is not based on a momentary whim, then no fear of pain will stop.

There is no definite answer to this question, and each tattoo owner describes his feelings in different ways. But, the following factors significantly affect the pain sensation.

Psychological attitude

For those who get a tattoo for the first time, the main frightening factor is not the pain itself, but the unknown. Due to the fact that there is no idea about the upcoming pain sensations, fear appears. At the same time, with repeated sessions, when this fear disappears, the pain is transferred in a completely different way. Of course, there are times when the fear only intensifies, especially if the first tattooing session was very painful. With this attitude, it is almost impossible to abstract from pain.

The mental attitude plays an important role not only in the first tattooing sessions. With fatigue, feeling unwell, anxiety, pain sensations can increase significantly. And even inveterate Tatumans who visit tattoo parlors more than once a year note that pain is perceived differently each time. Therefore, by the time of visiting the tattoo artist, you should prepare, tune in to a positive mood, have a good rest and, if possible, eliminate annoying factors.

Individual pain threshold

Perception of pain depends on individual tolerance. A person can fall asleep while applying a tattoo or calmly endure for several hours, but after that feel unbearable pain, or, on the contrary, at the beginning he experiences discomfort, and after that he can withstand several hours calmly. As a rule, women are more resilient, but react more emotionally to pain.

Professionalism of the master

Painful sensations largely depend on how the master works and what equipment he uses. Professional masters work only with high-quality modern tattoo machines, which greatly reduces the pain of the procedure. The size of the tattoo and the technique of application.

It takes more time to apply a large pattern, and, consequently, the wound surface of the skin will be larger. But small tattoos can be quite painful if the main part consists of contours. For example, whether it hurts to get a tattoo on the wrist depends on the size of the design and its complexity. A drawing that covers a large area, as well as a complex detailed drawing, is much more painful to do than an inscription or a small simple drawing. This is due to the time of exposure to the thin and sensitive skin of the wrist, and the extent of damage to the skin in the most painful areas.

Place of application

As a rule, the most painful areas are located closer to the bone, as well as containing a large number of nerve endings. It is believed that the most painful place for tattooing is the genital area, chest, ears and eyes. Neck tattoos are painful to do around the vertebrae, but thin and sensitive skin makes the sides and front of the neck more painful.

Tattoos on the leg are painful to do in the ankles and feet, due to a small layer of subcutaneous fat and a large number of nerve endings. Wrist tattoos are painful to do in places with thin skin and in the area of ​​bones. In addition, the areas of the ribs, armpits, elbow and knee joints, and the spine are painful.

It is believed that the areas of the body that contain the largest layer of fat between the bones and skin are the least painful. The most common places where it is not painful to get a tattoo are the shoulders, as this area contains fat and a small amount of nerve endings. There is also not strong pain in the calves and buttocks, although tattoos are not so common on these parts.

What is used for tattoo pain relief?

Most often, agents with a slight analgesic effect are used in the form of sprays or gels based on lidocaine or benzocaine. The use of local anesthesia in the form of injections is risky, and most tattoo artists refuse such drugs. For anesthesia, you cannot take alcoholic beverages and drugs, as well as drugs that increase bleeding, change pressure and disrupt blood clotting, since all this will affect the quality of the tattoo. In fact, the body itself takes care of reducing pain by producing endorphins, hormones of joy that are responsible for our mood and well-being. Often this explains the emergence of a desire to make another, or maybe more than one, tattoo.

The question of whether it hurts to get a tattoo torments not only those who are just going to decorate their body with a tattoo, but also those who have already gone through one procedure and are determined to clog another part of the body.

Yes, if you are not the first time on our website, then you know that the section describes in detail where it is most painful to get tattoos. However, the body part is not the only criterion for how strong the sensations will be during the procedure. When answering the question whether it hurts to get a tattoo, you need to pay attention to the following factors.

I Experience and qualifications of the master

This is perhaps the main and most obvious factor that can affect the painfulness of the process. The artist should not only be able to transfer the sketch to the body well, but also be able to use anesthetic ointments, pause if necessary. Suitable for different types of drawing, and all this affects the sensations.

II Place for tattoo

As we said before, a lot depends on the part of the body on which the tattoo is stuffed. If the sensations on the chest or arms are quite moderate, then during the procedure on the eyelids, feet, armpits, or it may seem that you have gone to hell. The degree of sensation in a particular part of the body depends on two main aspects:

  • the number of nerve endings in this zone;
  • the amount of meat or fat between the skin and bone (the closer the skin is to the bone, the more painful it is to get a tattoo)

Of course, any pain can be endured and a little later we will give some tips on how best to do it. But, if you are too susceptible, think twice before clogging the hypersensitive areas of the skin.

III Pain threshold

It's no secret that all people have their own degree of pain susceptibility. It is believed that men are more resistant to any discomfort, which is logical. Therefore, in general, women are interested in the question of whether it hurts to get a tattoo. In any case, pain tolerance develops over time and is trainable, so if the first tattoo was given to you hard, then the third will not bring much discomfort.

Tattoo pain card

IV Duration of the procedure

The more complex the tattoo, the longer it will take to complete it. To draw all the small details or paint over a solid surface, the master will have to work on the same area for some time. This involuntarily leads to the fact that this zone irritated by the needle, which, of course, increases the pain sensation. This is why large works are spread over multiple visits to the tattoo artist. You can always stop and finish the work after the skin heals.
These are the main factors that affect how painful it is to get a tattoo. If you are still scared and unsure whether to expose your body to such stress, here are some tips on how to smooth out the sensations.

Inner attitude

Don't burden yourself with pain. Tattooing is far from the harshest thing that we have to endure every day. Muscle pain after sports training, sensations during epilation, childbirth, after all - compared to this, the sensations during tattooing are more like tickling.

Music, movies, TV series, books

Usually one session takes several hours, and when we are not busy with anything, we involuntarily begin to concentrate on our sensations. Therefore, the most logical thing in this situation is to simply be distracted. Believe me, the master will only be glad if you occupy yourself with a book or music. I don't think there are artists who like to chat while they work. Therefore, do not hesitate to use any methods that entertain you, but do not distract the tattoo artist.

Pain relief methods

In some salons, clients are offered a general anesthesia service for the duration of the session. This procedure is associated with some risk, so it is better to avoid it if possible, and there is no great need for it. Today, every professional tattoo artist uses during his work special ointments for tattoos, gels and sprays based on benzocaline and lidocaine, which not only reduce pain, but also reduce skin irritation.

Be in good shape

Before visiting the tattoo parlor, you need to sleep, have lunch, take a shower. You should not come to the master tired, sweaty and hungry. In no case should you consume alcohol or drugs before the session (and indeed never). All this is not only unpleasant for the artist, but also directly affects the sensations during the procedure and, which is extremely important, the healing process after it.

Do you know other ways to deal with pain? Share in the comments. Finally, I will say that the best way to combat discomfort is endorphin - the hormone of happiness secreted by our body. The joy that a high-quality tattoo brings us is enough to endure any torment!