1. Avoid alcohol, coffee, and painkillers 24-48 hours before your session to reduce bleeding.
2. Keep your fluid balance by drinking plenty of water and healthy beverages to avoid dehydration.
3. Increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin C to promote the healing process and prevent infections.
4. Moisturize your skin with a moisturizing cream before your session for better ink absorption.
5. Get enough sleep and have a proper meal before your tattoo to maintain energy levels and avoid dizziness.
5. Bring light snacks and something sweet to your session to stabilize your blood sugar levels and possibly alleviate pain.
PRECARE
Preparation Before Tattooing: How to Enhance Your Experience.
Hydration is Key
Maintaining a healthy fluid balance is crucial for your comfort and safety during the tattooing process. Drink ample amounts of healthy fluids in the days leading up to your session. Water, soup, juice, and herbal tea are good choices. Water helps renew cells and makes your skin more resilient and flexible, which can significantly ease the tattooing process. Additionally, adequate hydration will help you avoid discomfort, headaches, and nausea that can arise from dehydration during a long tattoo session.
Avoid Alcohol, Coffee, and Painkillers
Alcohol, coffee, and painkillers such as Panadol are well-known blood thinners. These substances can increase bleeding during the tattooing process and potentially complicate the procedure. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to avoid alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before your tattoo session. This will help ensure that your blood coagulates normally and minimizes the risk of bleeding. The same applies to coffee - limit your intake in the hours leading up to your session. Although Panadol and similar painkillers can help alleviate pain during the tattooing process, they should be avoided 24 to 48 hours before your session to prevent increased bleeding. However, you can take a couple of Panadol during the tattooing process if necessary.
C-vitamin-rich Foods and Moisturizer
To help your body heal and repair itself after getting a tattoo, it's a good idea to increase your intake of C-vitamin-rich foods such as citrus fruits, blackcurrants, kiwi, mango, and vegetables like sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, bell peppers, kale, and Brussels sprouts. These natural sources of healing compounds support the body's tissue repair and healing process, which can reduce the risk of infection and improve the outcome of your tattoo.
In the days leading up to your session, it can also be beneficial to moisturize the area to be tattooed with a good moisturizer. This makes the skin more supple and facilitates my work. Well-hydrated skin is more elastic and can better absorb the ink, which can give you a more beautiful and durable result.
On the day of your tattoo, it's crucial that you've had enough sleep. This will help you stay calm and relaxed during the process. Also, make sure to have eaten a proper meal so you have sufficient energy. This will help prevent dizziness or nausea during the tattoo.