Experts ByChristiana MaimoneJuly 21, 2023 12:26 pm EST Mgstudyo/Getty Images You've booked your tattoo appointment, and now it's just days away. While there's a lot of discussion around the importance of caring for a new tattoo, we also can't forget to prepare our minds and bodies for the big day. A tattoo islike a medical procedureyou prepare for, and your body has to heal from.AdvertisementTo understand how to prepare ourselves even before we step into the tattoo shop, Glam chatted exclusively with tattoo expert Kelly Martinez, a paramedical tattoo artist based in Arizona. As the owner of INKredible Permanent Makeup and host of The Scottsdale Permanent Makeup & Aesthetic Conference, Martinez hasan arsenal of tips for anyone getting ready for their tattoo appointment.From preparing your skin to minding the food and beverages you consume, there are five key things to consider (that you may have never even thought of!) the night before your ink appointment that will give you the best, m...