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Emla, Numbing cream for tattoos

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
Hi :)
Im getting my first tattoo tomorrow on my back, around my shoulder area and although im really looking forward to getting it, i am obviously nervous about the pain, as i beleive my pain threshold is rubbish!
I looked on the internet and found alot of people are using emla cream which i have brought today. Although there was alots of good comments, there was a few saying that it effected the quality of the tattoo :/
Any advice or views on using the cream?
Thankss!
xx

Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I didn't use it and I was fine.

    Even though I'm a total wimp!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hi :)
    Im getting my first tattoo tomorrow on my back, around my shoulder area and although im really looking forward to getting it, i am obviously nervous about the pain, as i beleive my pain threshold is rubbish!
    I looked on the internet and found alot of people are using emla cream which i have brought today. Although there was alots of good comments, there was a few saying that it effected the quality of the tattoo :/
    Any advice or views on using the cream?
    Thankss!
    xx

    Don't use it. I have a tattoo there and it barely hurt at all, aside from where it went over the spine.

    Besides, that's part of the tattoo experience.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    What they said. It isn't that bad really...
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