Pre-Care Instructions

To help ensure the best possible results and a comfortable experience, please follow these instructions before your appointment:

24–48 Hours Before Your Appointment

• Stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

• Get a good night's sleep before your appointment.

• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your procedure.

• Avoid excessive caffeine on the day of your appointment, as it may increase sensitivity and bleeding.

• Avoid recreational drugs before your appointment.

One Week Before Your Appointment

• Avoid excessive sun exposure, sunburns, or tanning on the treatment area.

• Do not wax, thread, chemically peel, or aggressively exfoliate the treatment area unless instructed otherwise.

• Avoid Botox, fillers, or other cosmetic injections near the treatment area for at least 2 weeks before your procedure unless approved by your provider.

Medications

• Unless prescribed by your physician, avoid blood-thinning medications or supplements for 24–48 hours before your appointment, including:

  • Aspirin

  • Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®)

  • Naproxen (Aleve®)

  • Fish oil

  • Vitamin E

  • Ginkgo Biloba

Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without first consulting your healthcare provider.

On the Day of Your Appointment

• Eat a healthy meal before arriving.

• Shower and arrive with clean skin and hair.

• Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the treatment area.

• Do not apply lotions, oils, makeup, or sunscreen to the area being treated.

• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

Please Reschedule If:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding (where applicable to your procedure and provider recommendations).

• You have a fever, cold, flu, COVID-19 symptoms, or another contagious illness.

• You have an active rash, infection, open wound, severe acne breakout, or sunburn in the treatment area.

• You have started antibiotics and have not completed the prescribed course.

• You have consumed alcohol or recreational drugs before your appointment.

Consultation

Please notify your artist before your appointment if you:

• Have diabetes or a condition that affects healing.

• Have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.

• Have allergies to pigments, latex, adhesives, or topical anesthetics.

• Are taking prescription blood thinners or immune-suppressing medications.

• Have recently undergone surgery or medical treatment affecting the treatment area.

Following these instructions helps minimize bleeding, improves pigment retention, promotes proper healing, and contributes to the best possible results. If you have any questions before your appointment, please contact COME.iLL Ink & Aesthetics—we're happy to help prepare you for your visit.