It actually wasn't bad at all. I'm a pretty big wimp for pain, and I got it on my foot which is supposed to be one of the worst spots. At first your like 'shit! thats a needle,' and there are some points where there is a sharp pain. But once you get started you get used to it quickly. And it hasn't hurt at all once it was finished. If you have an idea of something you really want, go for it ...its not as bad as it sounds