I also have a tattoo. Just one at this time. I have been wanting another in a very bad way for a very long time. My second husband says that I can't get another one but I will anyways. Just haven't had the time to get it. I live in Oklahoma and it still isn't legal here. And I haven't been out of this crazy state in a while. But I agree, they are addictive. Mine is on my ankle and before I went in I talked to the artist in length on the phone. I expressed my apprehension about the pain. I knew you couldn't come in drunk....due to possibility of excess and prolonged bleeding. I asked about taking a Valium and Demerol and he said that if I did that before I came in and signed my waiver and acted normal then "he knew nothing about it" and that is exactly what I did. It was just fine. Took my own headphones and cranked that music up to drown out the wonderful sound. They play their own unique style of music and I was afraid that it would annoy me to no end if I had to listen to it the entire time. Mine took 45 mins and they actually had to tap me to tell me when I was done. I love mine although I do need to get it touched up. I followed the instructions at first (avoid too much exposure to sun) but have been a slacker lately. Good luck with it and enjoy!!! |