Any tattoo precare?
 

Well I know there's a thread with a good amount of information on tattoo aftercare, but is there anything I should know about precare?
I'm getting my first tattoo on the 27th (yay :dem: ) and was wondering if there was anything I can do before then to help my tattoo turn out as good as possible like maybe moisturizing that area beforehand?

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Mmmm nope, not really... Just go get the darn thing lol. Pay tons of attention to the aftercare though! :)

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make sure you've had no alcohol 24 hours before you get the tattoo...
Eat before you get it done.

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There really is not much pre care you can do. I should advise you not to drink alcohol or take drugs, but I dont know if that will affect your tattoo or not

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I forgot the mention no sun burn or bruising where you want the tattoo...

all these things effect getting a tattoo.

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Good thing I've never had a sun burn before in my life :hehe:
And that I don't drink :dem:

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Oh and no pain killers for 3 days before hand, as these are blood thinners, so no tylenol or advil, or motrin, or any of the sort as you will bleed more and make tattooing more difficult. Stay hydrated the day of your tattoo and make sure you eat well before hand and throughout the day. Take a regular pop/soda with you in case your blood sugar drops during the tattoo process, and don't shave the area before hand, the artist will do it for you. And like everyone else said no alcohol. Have fun, relax, and enjoy your art work, let us know how it goes!

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Kinda worried about this now, is it okay if I have a tiny little scratch where my tattoo is going to be? My cat scratched me earlier today and it's barely noticeable, and might probably be healed by Tuesday which is when I get my tattoo.
And is the fact that where I'm getting the tattoo scarred going to affect it? One of the big reasons I chose the spot I chose is because I want to cover up the scars but I'm not sure if they could even do it.

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Scars arn't a problem with tattoo's at all...

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That's good to know :p
The scratch from my cat is pretty much healed already so I'm not at all worried about that now.
2 more days! :dem:

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Make sure you don't have any burns or bruises.
Good luck with your tattoo! I'm sure it will look fabulous :D