Pain Relief Options Available

Every one of us perceives pain differently: what may be minimal discomfort to some can be unbearable to others.

We offer a range of options for pain relief for those clients who prefer this, and many can be used in combination.

SIMPLE

1. A most basic method is to have relaxing music playing during a procedure. Research shows this reduces the pain perceived at all levels. Further, subliminal messaging throughout the music can provide further benefit to those susceptible to this. Feel free to bring your own preferred version of relaxing music.

2. Taking a pain killing tablet an hour before your appointment will allow it to begin working in before the treatment begins, and lessen the pain felt. Paracetamol 1g is an example but may not be suitable for those on other paracetamol containing medicines. Please check with the doctor at your initial consultation.

3. Ice. Applying ice packs to the area to be treated numbs the nerve endings temporarily by cooling them significantly. We have ice packs available.

MODERATE

4. It is possible to apply a local anaesthetic cream to the tattooed area prior to treatment which will numb the skin. This will remove some, but not all of the discomfort associated with the procedure. Some of the pain is due to the ink particles breaking up under the skin and this is unaffected by a superficial cream. The doctor will supply this cream in advance of your appointment.

ADVANCED

5. As doctors, we can inject local anaesthetic around the area to be treated. This completely numbs (freezes) the area and this effect will last for 6-8 hours afterwards too. (The same technique is used for surgical excision of tattoos.) This procedure can be discussed with the doctor in advance. Please note it may not be suitable for all clients.

As ever, if there are any questions please do not hesitate to ask.