It is a recurring question to this day. And over the years, we can say that it has gone from being a "half truth" to becoming one of the different myths about tattoos. But Are there really any risks when drinking alcohol before getting a tattoo? Can we get into trouble if we have a beer or a glass of wine before getting a tattoo? The debate about the risk of drinking alcohol before tattooing is still alive today.
The question is quite common in people who are going to get their first tattoo. Are there risks when drinking alcohol before getting a tattoo? The truth is that we can clear up any doubts in a simple and direct way. If the day before getting a tattoo we have a glass of wine or a beer, there will be no risk. Now, if you "binge" on alcohol, things can change. What you should avoid in the days before getting a tattoo is drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic beverages.
The problems of drinking alcohol before getting a tattoo
Well, come to the situation of having binged on beers, glasses of wine or cocktails, What kind of problems can we face if we are faced with a tattoo machine? In this case, we must start from the basis that alcohol dilutes the blood and can become a problem when tattooing is doing its job. That is, we will bleed much more than normal. And the problem can not only occur during the making of the tattoo, but also in the healing process.
If you are going to get a tattoo, don't drink
Any self-respecting tattoo artist who doesn't want to see his reputation tarnished for doing a bad job, We recommend that during the two days prior to getting the tattoo you stay away from any alcoholic drink.ica. Also, I highly doubt that any tattoo artist will decide to tattoo someone who is under the influence of alcohol. It is clear that the cases that have appeared in the "mass media" such as television are isolated cases of people who are anything but authentic tattooists. And you also have to see the context in which the events occurred.
Anyway, to finish this article, it is clear that if we drink a glass of wine or a beer the day before getting tattoos there will be no problem. Like everything in life, excesses are bad. And with alcohol, even more.