Yes, you will feel something, but most people find it far more bearable than they expected. Here is what affects tattoo pain and how to make your session easier.

What does it feel like?

Most people describe a warm scratching or a constant vibration. Outlines feel sharper; shading and colour feel more like a dull sting. After the first 10–15 minutes the body usually adjusts.

Least painful areas

Outer arm, forearm, shoulder, calf, outer thigh and upper back, where muscle and fat cushion the skin.

Medium

Wrist, back of the hand, neck, chest and mid back.

Most sensitive

Ribs, inner elbow, back of the knee, top of the foot, hip bone, armpit and scalp.

Tips to reduce pain

  1. Sleep well and eat before your appointment.
  2. No alcohol for 24 hours beforehand.
  3. Drink plenty of water.
  4. Breathe slowly and steadily.
  5. Ask for a break whenever you need one.

Large pieces are split into 3–5 hour sessions. See also tattoo prices.

Book: WhatsApp +90 507 739 89 56 · Dreamer Tattoo & Piercing, Bakırköy, Istanbul · every day 11:00–21:00 · English spoken.