My Daily Tattoo

What To Do On The Day You Get Your Tattoo

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When the day and time comes to get your new tattoo there are some things you can do to prepare yourself so you will be as comfortable as possible.

First, eat a light, healthy meal two to four hours before your tattooing appointment, or at least drink some juice or non-diet soda to keep your blood sugar level up. Bring a friend or family member, if that will help you sooth your nervousness. Go to the studio in comfortable, loose clothing and take a shower or bath beforehand. Depending on the location of your tattoo, it might be difficult to shower for a few days after the procedure so you should be prepared for that. Get a good night rest the night before your appointment and go sober - no drugs or alcohol.

Getting a tattoo involves piercing the skin, and so there is going to be some pain involved, no matter how small the tattoo and no matter where it is on your body. The amount and type of pain experienced is highly variable depending on each individual’s tolerance to and acceptance of pain. While there is no way to anticipate the amount of pain you will experience, arriving with a certain amount of determination will almost certainly guarantee you that it won’t hurt as nearly as much as you expected. The pain you experience while getting tattooed is a unique and certainly bearable pain. Take the opportunity to enjoy a new and unique experience that will mark the emergence of a “new you” from the tattoo studio.

You should be given instructions on caring for your new tattoo from your artist. But to be clear, this is a wound to your skin. It takes a while for it to heal, and to make sure you are happy with the end results you need to help it along. Don’t rip the bandage off like its a stuck band-aid, remove it very carefully. Wash and use an antibiotic cream. You’ll need to do this several times a day for the next few days. Don’t let it get dirty, and for heaven’s sake don’t pick or scratch at the wound and do not remove the scab - be patient and let the healing process take care of itself. If you mess around with your tattoo while it is healing you can change the way it looks and you might not be pleased with the final results.