What About Anaesthetics ?

Some people sat that taking a couple of over-the-counter analgesic berfore tattooing can take the edge off the pain. Acetaminophen, commonly sold under the brand name "Tylenol" is generally recommended, but not aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs, as they tend to inhibit clotting. Ins short, you may find yourself bleeding like the proverbial stuck pig. There *are* actually topical anaesthetics available, even in the stick-up-its-butt U.S. For instance. Bactine contains some lidocaine, and it is possible to buy benzoine preparation over the counter. The drawback of firts pass with the needle, they *can* make a tremendous difference. EMLA is reputed to much better, and will work on unbroken skin, but it is not generally available is the U.S.