![]() It's likely to cause you more grief that it's worth. Turning up with numbing cream may cost you your appointment (depending on the tattooist you see). If you're planning on using numbing cream, ask your tattoo artist first. If they are, at least now you have some idea as to why. I can only refer them to a dermatologist to be on the safe side.Īfter experiencing these shenanigans over the years, I began sending clients home if they turned up with numbing cream on. I don't know exactly what it is or how long the problem will last. When numbing cream is involved with unusual healing patterns, I can only explain that it's their skin trying to deal with this particular chemical. I could typically meet these questions with an educated explanation to ease their concerns. After having a tattoo for the first time, it's expected that the client may call a day or two after to ask if some things are normal. Often, it's fine, but I've come across a fair amount of people having reactions or bizarre healing patterns afterward. Mostly because the tattoo is already tender from the line work, which is far worse to experience from the get-go. Once the numbing cream has worn off, the pain shocks the client’s body and mind. I’m sure most tattooists would agree with me on that one.Īnother setback was the client’s lack of mental preparation for what they’re about to feel. Plus, it's a stress-fest losing an intricate stencil. This meant the outline took far longer as I was having to be so precise and mindful with my wiping. Even with this trusty product I'd still lose my stencil to the oily residue. I'd use Stencil Stuff, which is a product that ensures a wipe-proof stencil. By that point it's pretty-well absorbed, creating a barrier between my stencil and the skin. No matter how hard I'd try to rid the skin of this ointment-the oily residue just wouldn't budge. Also, most sessions starting with a pre-numbing ointment wound up disastrously unproductive. Mostly because I’m not familiar with the product they’ve sourced at home. This made for an awkward situation as I’d be reluctant to do the tattoo. I've had clients come in for appointments already sporting cling-wrap with numbing cream underneath. I believe it's best to keep the process as clean and simple as possible. A tattoo itself is already an unnatural modification to your body. When you're dealing with peoples' skin and health, I feel it's too risky to make assumptions on a body's tolerance to a chemical. I've personally seen (and had, myself) a handful of reactions to various numbing creams. That's completely up to the artist and client. ![]() Some artists keep their own handy (mostly as a last resort) in order to make it through a difficult session.
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