Pre-Appointment

Checklist

Things to Avoid

  • Excessive exposure to sunlight 2-weeks prior.

  • Shaving (Trimming with an electric razor is fine).

  • Little or poor sleep the night before

  • Cuts on the area we will be tattooing

  • Alcohol the night before/day of

  • If you have any rash/redness/or abnormalities to the area we plan on tattooing, please let me know ASAP. We may need to reschedule your appointment.

  • Do not take any blood thinning medication/pain killers prior to your appointment.

  • Do not use any numbing creams or products without consulting me first. I generally advise against the use of numbing for several reasons which we can discuss.

How to Prepare

  • Hydrate - drink plenty of water the night before/morning/day of your appointment.

  • Eat a filling and nutritional meal at least 1-2 hours before your appointment.

  • Moisturize your skin starting at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment. Preferably with Lubriderm unscented lotion (the blue cap). This will make it significantly easier to tattoo/take ink better.

  • Get a good nights sleep the couple days before your appointment, this will significantly improve your pain tolerance.

  • Clean all of your clothes/sheets and clean all surfaces in your home to reduce the risk of infection. If you have pets, this is especially important.

  • If you work out, plan to take at least 2-5 rest days after your appointment depending on the size/location/type of tattoo you are getting. Maybe work out the few days before, so you can take a couple days off afterwards.

  • Purchase any necessary aftercare products so you have them on hand once you get the tattoo.

Suggested Products:

Ointment (Please no A&D or Aquaphor!) including but not limited to: