TATTOOS WITH GENERAL ANESTHESIA: OUR COLLABORATION ON JORDI WILD’S TATTOO

 

Impressive. That’s how we could describe the tattoo that successful YouTuber and podcaster Jordi Wild has been proudly wearing on his back since January. Behind this meaningful masterpiece, two teams of professionals combined their expertise in their respective fields to create a collaboration that’s revolutionizing the tattoo industry: tattoo anesthesia.

To complete this piece in a single session, the Murcian artist Joaquín Ganga, supported by his team, partnered with the medical team of anesthesiologists from Sedalux. Their intervention made it possible to carry out the process comfortably and safely, over eight uninterrupted hours.

This story, which was picked up by media outlets like RTVE’s L’Altaveu or EuropaSur, has reignited the debate over whether pain should be an inherent part of getting a tattoo. While some believe that suffering adds emotional value to the final result, others emphasize the advantages of using anesthesia—not only reducing discomfort such as inflammation and burning, but also allowing the design to be completed in fewer sessions.

What is tattoo anesthesia, and how was it used in Jordi Wild’s tattoo?


Tattoo anesthesia is the method that allows you to enjoy a pain-free experience while multiple artists work on your tattoo simultaneously. This service can only be performed by a licensed anesthesiologist experienced in tattoo anesthesia, who tailors the anesthetic technique to the patient’s conditions and the complexity of the tattoo.

They may use any anesthetic technique, alone or in combination, but the goal is to numb the skin and apply a sedation that provides immobility and comfort, without needing general anesthesia—as in Jordi Wild’s case, where the tattoo covered a very large area and was an ambitious, symbolic project.

Jordi Wild’s experience with tattoo anesthesia


"You fall asleep, several tattoo artists do all the work, and when you wake up, it’s done," confessed the YouTuber.

Jordi Wild spent 8 hours completely unaware of the work being done. Several artists worked at the same time with no limitations: relaxed muscles, no involuntary movements in the tattoo area, and total comfort throughout the creative process. All of this made it possible to complete a piece of such magnitude—which would normally require several sessions—in a single, uninterrupted session.

Some argue that pain is an essential part of the experience. Others, like Jordi Wild, admit: “A back like mine, filled the way I wanted, would take six, seven, eight, nine sessions. That means nine full days with their respective recoveries, and honestly, I don’t have that kind of time and it’s a complete and total pain in the ass.”

Sedalux: pioneers of tattoo anesthesia in Spain

Sedalux is not just another brand. It’s a Valencia-based company specializing in anesthetic services that has reimagined the uses and benefits of anesthesia—leading the revolution in pain-free experiences with its pioneering outpatient anesthesia service, redefining what’s possible.

What began as a dream to change the world over drinks on a Valencia terrace has become a true benchmark for those looking to transform procedures once associated with discomfort or suffering.

Their pioneering approach has earned national media recognition, including a feature on Onda Cero that highlighted their revolutionary role in the pain-free tattoo sector. This innovation has not only caught the attention of the media, but also the trust of renowned artists.

In this regard, Joaquín Ganga—one of the world’s most acclaimed tattoo artists and a key figure in spreading the Painless Tattoo concept in the U.S.—didn’t hesitate to trust Sedalux’s team to tattoo one of the most prominent Spanish-speaking content creators.

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