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50 minutes ago, dekow said:

Hello. This Saturday I have to go back to the tattoo shop to get the 2nd part of my "side" tattoo done. This tattoo is on my right side hip and ribcage/ stomach. The first session, which was 2 hours was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I assumed since I had a bit of belly fat that it wouldn't be too bad....WRONG!! Pops (my cutie tattoo artist) said I didn't have as much of a tummy as I thought and that I was gonna feel it either way. For 2 long hours I layed on my back, looking up and the ceiling and stayed silent. All along screaming inside as loud as I could! I'm scared, the feeling of the needle hitting my ribs is well...I'm sure you get the picture. Has anyone ever heard of a natural numbing creme or tablet that I could try? I cant back out, I'm not a wuss, but damn, the ribcage is way too sensitive.

Just power through it. My artist won't work on anyone who takes pain medication. You could try some numbing cream, I guess, but check with your artist. I just don't think any numbing cream will help with the ribs.

8 hours ago, Tattooregrets said:

@Hogrider thanks so much for responding. Will do that. 🥲Totally learnt my lesson. 

I'm sorry this happened. NEVER go back there.

Looks good!

20 hours ago, fivefootginger said:

If you check the Saniderm FAQ’s it states that if your artist doesn’t properly clean off the green soap before applying Saniderm it can have a red rash reaction. I have used Saniderm several times, on occasion I have no issues, but every so often I get a rash and I know I am not allergic! 

This is a really old post. Just a heads-up.

On 7/23/2023 at 12:17 AM, Flyingplantwhale said:

These commenters are morons. It’s CLEARLY a blowout you’ve got on your hands. Albeit a rather minor one, but clearly visible. How much it bothers you is your business but the reason it’s there in the first place is definitely on the artist and his lack of skill in working with delicate areas of the skin. 
Morons blaming you and telling you not to get tattooed clearly don’t understand what they’re looking at. 
You have every right to hold your artist accountable. 

You find a four-year-old post and act like an toddler in your reply.

 Man. You are so cool. 🤣

My elbows were both super painful. But I think my knee was the worst.

Hi. Female here. Don't get a cliche tattoo in Vegas if you are worried about the pain. Also, calling people names? Grow the F*** up. Byeeeeeee.

What @Hogridersaid. American Traditional could never be cliched.

Let's see it!

9 hours ago, Mattwall92 said:

If over time you still don't like it, it's small enough to cover up with no problems.

May I ask opinions please, with my arm relaxed my tattoo looks great but as soon as I lift my arm up or twist it slightly it goes wonky. Is this expected? Should I be as 'gutted' as I am with the placement?

I guess if I wanted it to look in the perfect position when my arm is up and twisted it wouldn't look right when relaxed? 

Thanks all

it's skin. Not paper. Of course it moves. Just get more tattoos.

Why do they come here, ask a question, then delete the post? WHY?

Just let it heal. It looks fine.

On 5/13/2023 at 7:38 PM, Ih8joe said:

@Dan @Hogrider

 

Can I ask why you think that? They’ve all been done at reputable places with artists I’ve vetted before hand. I know what I think matters the most, and I like them, but I don’t understand why you think they’re ‘crap’ 

Here are some better photos of them fresh, I don’t know if that makes any difference. I guess it’s just a little disheartening to hear.

As @Danand @Hogridermentioned, the quality of these tattoos is subpar. They look like they are by an apprentice, i.e., someone very new to tattooing. Just look for a better artist to get more work. Let us know where you are and maybe we can help.
 

As for your original question—no, they don't look particularly cohesive. But I'm covered in lots of tattoos that don't really go together, but my artist (the guy who has done 99% of my work) finds ways to tie them all together. Just work on getting better work done. Good luck!

It doesn't look like it was very solid black to begin with. Looks to me like you'll need to get a lot of it touched up.

How new are the tattoos? You can always get color filled in and touched up.

It's fine. It was never going to be perfectly straight because it is on a curved body, and it is made my hand by a human. Just enjoy it and go get more (bigger) tattoos.

Doesn't look infected to me, but like @Hogrider, I'm not a doctor. Just look after it.

On 4/23/2023 at 5:48 AM, Colby744 said:

Round 2 on my fudo backpiece. Getting into shading soon!

Looks great, man.

It can always be retouched, but it may be fine.

If you have OCD, do not get any other tattoos. You are going to drive yourself crazy. Tattoos are made by humans, and humans aren't perfect. There will always be things you see as "imperfections," and obsessing over them is not healthy.

I have dogs. I've been there. Try not to worry about it. It can always be touched up.

Just a heads-up, man: It's still going to age badly. The font is too small, and it won't look clean in a couple of years. But you should get what you want ... just know that going in.

This. ^^^

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