I’m sorry to hear of your terrible makeup tattoos. I don’t suggest picking at the scabs as you could create even more permanent scars on your face. You would never get all the ink out by picking at the scabs anyway.

You’re best bet would be laser removal but if that is out of the question you should find a capable tattoo artist and attempt a cover-up.

Thanks!

You shouldn’t have a problem getting more than one piercing in a single day. I have been pierced twice in one sitting many times (nipples, dual labret, eyebrows, ears). You can stick as many holes in yourself as you damn well please.

That does help thanks loads, like I say I want the tattoo on my ankle so hopefully that shouldn’t be too bad! I think what’s more scary than the pain is not knowing what it will feel like, so you’ve put my mind at ease a bit now.

And now I’m really looking forward to getting it done, roll on payday!!

Thanks again.

Thank you for your kind words.

The pain of a tattoo will greatly depend on where you get it. The “softer” your skin texture the more painful the tattoo usually is. An example of soft skin would be ; your armpit, inner thigh, feet, underside of the arm, etc.

The pain can be intense but is tolerable. I would compare the sensation of tattooing to that of a small burn. Tattooing doesn’t really feel like a needle its more like a sharpie with a really hot tip drawing on your skin.

Hope that helps!

Also, I know this is going to be a pretty subjective answer but I’m a bit pathetic when it comes to pain…just how bad is it? (or at least, what kind of pain is it?) I mean, I would love to get a tattoo, I’ve thought of a design that means alot to me but I’m just not sure if the pain would be worth it! (I’d like to get a tattoo on my ankle)

I read your page about ELMA cream, but I wasn’t sure if all tattooists would let you use it? (Plus I live in England so will they have heard of it!?)

Thanks for your time x

I would be skeptical of your tattooist ability. There is of course a possibility an ingredient in the ink may be rejected by your body but this is usually in the form of a rash accompanied by itching and a feeling of “this shouldn’t be in there”.

if your colors are light i would first look at how you healed the tattoo. Did you… go swimming right after getting it, pull off scabs early, use a cream that you shouldn’t have?

If you are certain that you healed it properly then its time to look at your tattoo artist who may have applied the ink too deep or just not put enough ink in.

I hope that answers your question.

Newer over the counter scar removal creams (mostly just vitamin E) do work wonders and i recommend that anyone trying to lighten a scar or try something to remove excess tissue give them a try.

You can pierce any skin weather it is scar tissue or not, keep in mind that the more your trauma you submit an area to the less likely it will be to heal properly.

Keep in mind not everyone can keep a specific piercing in. Your body is rejecting the jewelery and may continue to do so, no matter what you do.