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Painkillers for Eyebrow Tattooing
I know you all are tired of my eyebrow tattooing posts, but I just have ONE more question:
Since I was so sensitive to the needle, and it hurt so terribly even with the topical anesthetic, what do you think about taking a heavy-duty painkiller ahead of time, like having my doctor prescribe Hydrocodone or something like that, and then having a friend drive me home from my appointment?
Has anybody ever gone that route? I'm pleased with how my brows look and will go in for my 6-week touch-up, but I would like to have a pain-control plan this time, since touch-ups involve the same amount of needle time as the initial visit, right?
Thanks!
Since I was so sensitive to the needle, and it hurt so terribly even with the topical anesthetic, what do you think about taking a heavy-duty painkiller ahead of time, like having my doctor prescribe Hydrocodone or something like that, and then having a friend drive me home from my appointment?
Has anybody ever gone that route? I'm pleased with how my brows look and will go in for my 6-week touch-up, but I would like to have a pain-control plan this time, since touch-ups involve the same amount of needle time as the initial visit, right?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on
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I just left you a comment, dont do what I did!! lol ....dont they rub something on it first. Tell them to double up on that stuff????? Heck, take something! That crap hurts!!! But, the check up is only maybe 10 min!?
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Permalink Reply by Me on
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Have you discussed this with your doctor? Eyebrows are such a sensitive area to begin with. I would think that a topical numbing would be better than something to numb your whole system. I think that is the route that I would go first, simply because I would hate to take something like hydrocodone and end up not being numb enough and still feeling "something." I would try a stronger topical if possible. I know how you feel with being sensitive to the needle. And my being scared to death of needles would not help matters!!! Good luck, I hope you can find a viable option.
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Permalink Reply by Pamela Rosse on
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The eye brows are such a tender area. Being sensitive to the needles as you are I relate. Do not be surprised if your physician frowns the use of an opiate as Hydrocodone aka Vicodin. Painkillers in this family are usually used in controlling pain after a operative procedure. Also more & more physicians are fear full that patients may become addicted. Just wanted to give you a heads up from a hospital/clinic stand point.
This may assist you as well, I am on oxycodone 20mg SR (sustained release) this drug is also in the opiate family. Sadly I am on it for chronic pain control. In 98 I had to undergo a 6 1/2 hour surgery to rebuild my neck C3 - C7. many of my nerve endings were so badly damaged they did not heal, the pain can be so bad, a good day for me is about a 4 plus to 5, this is on scale of 1 to 10. Severe days are 9 to 10 plus & I'm flat down in bed ( totally sucks).
Even being on the oxycodone it still hurt, sadly sweetie the eyebrows are just a very sensitive area,that stinks I know.
I agree with Me, discuss this with your physician & your artist, you may need extra time numbing & a stronger topical anesthetic.
Knowing how apprehensive I was coming in for my follow-up my gal made sure the topical anesthetic was working, the follow-up was still sensitive but nothing like the initial tattooing.
Hang in there Aimee, I'm hoping someone knows something we don't & shares it. That would be great.
Hey, no one is getting tired of your tattooing post; know this you may asking something someone else is afraid to & in doing so you have helped someone else. Thats what this site was created for,to help & support each other.
XO
Pam
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Permalink Reply by kimberly dean on
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Get the pain relief Aimee. Like you said, get your doctor to give you something before hand. I'm sorry it was so painful for you. My Mum said getting hers done was extremely painful but I did not want to tell you this before you got them done. Well done on being able to endure it and I'm so happy you're pleased with the results.
Kimberly
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Permalink Reply by Tracy Fensome on
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Hi Aimee
Im a permanent makeup specialist. I carry out many treatments on alopecia clients. I'm sorry to hear that you found it very sensitive. Unfortunately, this can be the case with alopecia particularly around the brow area.
I would definitely speak with your doctor regarding a suitable painkiller. Also speak with the person that did your brows and find out the strength of the numbing cream,/gel they used. it might well be that they have a stronger topical cream they can use. Or your doctor may well be able to prescribe a stronger cream. You can also apply yourself well in advance of the appointment - say an hour before. When at the appointment get the techician to wipe it away then apply more anesthetic, leave for 30 minutes, wipe away and apply again and leave again (note do not mix different anesthetic creams together. Always wipe away and reapply first.) Good luck and please let me know how it goes for you. Tx
Hop
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Tracy thank you so much for sharing your expertise, for your suggestions will not only help Aimee but many AW members. I too like Aimee found this permanent makeup procedure to be extremely painful.
Thanks again, I'm going to discuss this with my primary & get a RX for numbing cream/gel. I printed off your narrative so I would have the directions.
Pam
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