Precare

Tattoo Appointment

Before Your Appointment

It is important that you follow these guidelines to ensure the best results. 

Tattooing is not advised for all individuals. Please make sure to throughly read through all the information below before booking your appointment.

• arrive well rested & hydrated

• must not be pregnant or breastfeeding

• avoid alcohol at least 24 hours before appointment

• avoid caffeine the day of your appointment

• no blood thinning medication 72 hours prior to appointment (aspirin, advil, aleve, niacin, fish oil, vitamin E, and ibuprofen)

• if taking medication prescribed by a doctor consult them before discontinuing any medications

• avoid any dermatological treatments near the area to be tattooed & suntanning at least 7 days before appointment (facials, dermaplaning, microneedling, laser treatments, chemical peels)

• if you are sick, immunocompromised, or taking antibiotics this can affect your tattoo results and it is advised to wait

What to expect at your appointment

When you first arrive you will fill out your paperwork - make sure to have your photo ID

We will then sit down and have a consult discussing your tattoo design, size & placement, as well as expectations

Then we will clean the skin and apply the stencil

Then we start tattooing!

Numbing spray is usually offered after we have finished the outline (the skin needs to be broken for it to be effective). A few sprays only takes a minute or two to numb and then we finish the tattoo with minimal to almost no discomfort.

Last we discuss aftercare and you’re sent home with everything you need to care for your new tattoo!