SERVICES
With the Artist
Design Meeting
Our specialist will do a basic consultation for the artist. Once the ideas are approved by them, we will proceed to schedule your appointment. The night before the appointment, you will meet with the artist to discuss the final details. All artists follow a different method to prepare for their session, we will provide more details after the booking process.
Tattoo Session
The number of hours and the cost for tattoo sessions under anesthesia will vary with your artist selection. After the consultation process, we will provide you a more detailed description of the tattoo session.
Post-tattoo Care
All artists follow different methods to heal their pieces. Before the appointment, we will explain the healing process your artist uses and answer any questions you might have.
“Tattooing under anesthesia is a dream”
With the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist
Consultation / Preoperative Instructions
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will administer the anesthesia for you to get your body art. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of your session to discuss your medical history with your anesthesia provider. Please inform your anesthesia provider of any changes in your medical history, medications, or allergies. If you have a fever or become ill prior to your tattoo session time, call Sedation Lounge for Body Art at 833-733-8288, (ext 2) to get you to a member of the anesthesia team, as your tattoo session may need to be rescheduled.
- No food after midnight the night before your tattoo session. You may have 8oz of Gatorade, Pedialyte, or water up to 2 hours before your tattoo session. Do NOT drink anything within 2 hours of the tattoo session. This includes chewing gum, candy, or mints that create saliva for you to swallow. This is a safety concern.
- Check with the pre-operative nurse regarding the administration of your routine medications. If instructed to take your morning medications, take them at least 2 hours prior to your office visit.
- Patients with diabetes who take insulin must contact their primary care provider or endocrinologist for instructions on how to take their insulin the day of the tattoo session.
- It is imperative that you arrange for an adult to stay at Sedation Lounge for Body Art during your tattoo session, be there to drive you to where you are staying for the evening, and stay with you that night.
Post-Operative Sedation Instructions
- You will remain with your anesthesia provider until you are adequately alert and drinking either water or juice.
- No driving, drinking alcohol, signing important documents, or operating any dangerous machinery for 12-24 hours after your tattoo session.
- Follow your anesthesia provider’s instructions regarding your diet and medications.
- You may or may not be given Toradol IV before your tattoo session is over. If you received Toradol, this is a form of Motrin or Ibuprofen, DO NOT take any over the counter Motrin or Ibuprofen for 6 hours after your documented time on you discharge instructions.
- You may or may not be given Tylenol IV before your tattoo session is over. If you received Tylenol DO NOT take any over the counter Tylenol for 6 hours after your documented time on your discharge instructions.