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April 18th 2010, 05:45 AM
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  ) 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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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 18th 2010, 12:28 PM
Mmmm nope, not really... Just go get the darn thing lol. Pay tons of attention to the aftercare though! 
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 19th 2010, 12:26 PM
make sure you've had no alcohol 24 hours before you get the tattoo...
Eat before you get it done.
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 19th 2010, 01:01 PM
You should also make sure the area you are going to get your tattoo on isn't cut. I would also make sure you already have moisture. Depending on where you get your tattoo, it might hurt and be stiff, so going shopping where people will bump into you will be painful.
Hope your tattoo goes well.
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 19th 2010, 03:18 PM
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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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 20th 2010, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by topov
make sure you've had no alcohol 24 hours before you get the tattoo...
Eat before you get it done.
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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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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 21st 2010, 12:12 AM
Good thing I've never had a sun burn before in my life 
And that I don't drink
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 23rd 2010, 05:08 AM
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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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 25th 2010, 07:04 AM
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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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 25th 2010, 10:49 AM
Scars arn't a problem with tattoo's at all...
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 25th 2010, 05:43 PM
That's good to know 
The scratch from my cat is pretty much healed already so I'm not at all worried about that now.
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Re: Any tattoo precare? -
April 27th 2010, 04:22 AM
Make sure you don't have any burns or bruises.
Good luck with your tattoo! I'm sure it will look fabulous 
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