The Taster Session

After deciding that I was going to start the ball rolling, I booked a taster session at a local tattoo studio, which also does laser tattoo removal. I was very nervous about going, as I had no idea what to expect with regard to the pain or what the area would be like afterwards. I wished that I had booked a proper session, as I wanted to get going, so, upon arrival at the studio, I asked if I could have two tattoos treated, instead of just the taster session. I was told that would be no problem. However, when the laser hit my skin, it was a strange sensation. Some have described it like an elastic band being flicked at your skin or a splash of fat from a frying pan. Both are very good descriptions. I have quite a high pain threshold and the pain from the laser was not bad at first. However, after not long, the pain and the popping of the laser suddenly got to me and I could feel myself beginning to go a bit 'waffy'. I was brought a drink of water and some pads with a cooling spray were put on my wrists and back of my neck, to cool me down. The process was started again, but I soon felt waffy again and it was decided that no more should be done that day and this should be my free taster session. I felt a total wimp and was annoyed at myself. The staff was very nice about it and very caring.
Anyway, I now knew what it was like and decided to search on the internet for any advice others might be able to give; did not find much, but found out about an anaesthetic gel. Geronimo!!