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Steps to Plan Your Tattoo Appointment Around the Travel Itinerary

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Glori Gomez
Steps to Plan Your Tattoo Appointment Around the Travel Itinerary

Today, tattoos go beyond decoration; they serve as special memories the traveler will always have. If you’re alone on a trip to Southeast Asia or tattooing with a bestie in Lisbon, it’s not enough to choose a pretty design for your appointment. The tattoo plan at Patong Tattoo Studio Phuket is something that one can plan on their trip to Thailand. It depends on the moment you start, your condition, how safe it is, and the studio.


We’ll take you step by step through planning your time for a tattoo appointment based on everything else you want to do on your trip.


1. Do Thorough Research Before You Fly

Even before you book your ticket, start selecting a few tattoo studios where you are going. You can use these websites and forums to hear about tried and trusted artists and studios: Google Reviews, Instagram, Reddit, and groups for expats. Look for:


  • Many reviews gave 4.5 stars or more
  • Detailed portfolios
  • Getting certifications or being compliant with hygiene standards
  • Make sure there is consistent communication in English or another language


Try to book visits or appointments ahead of time in popular places such as Bangkok, Berlin or Barcelona, because overcome artists are often speaking months ahead of time.


2. Schedule For Tattoos in Mid-Trip

What do many travelers tend to miss? Receiving the tattoo near the beginning of their trip or the day before going home. Here’s what makes not owning a car helpful.


  • At first, your itinerary could change because you won’t be able to go to the beach, go hiking, swim, or use a sauna after surgery.
  • Too late: Last-minute tattooing can result in swelling, redness, or an allergic reaction, which may cause problems on your journey or before passing through customs.


Ideal Time: 3-5 Days for a Trip

Allowing time like this allows you to rest, drink fluids, and adapt to your new surroundings, especially if you come from another climate.


3. Know the Aftercare Requirements

A fresh tattoo is healing and needs proper attention because it is an open cut. Depending on the layout, there are specific things you should keep in mind so you can avoid problems:


  • Taking dips in chlorinated pools, going to the beach, or soaking in hot springs
  • Overdoing it by sweating a lot (during hikes, saunas, or demanding activities)
  • Spending a lot of time in the sun
  • Clothes that are extremely tight or rough


If the plan includes challenging activities, do them before your tattoo artist begins work. In tropical weather, wear clothing that helps air out and use sunscreen-free moisturizers.


4. Choose the Right Tattoo Style and Placement

Some tattoos may not work well for active travel. For example:

  • A big tattoo on your back may take a lot of time over a number of appointments which can be challenging for traveling on brief trips.
  • Details in the rib and knee areas may hurt when you walk or sleep on your bed in a hostel.


Go for simpler and shorter designs on areas of the body that are easy to travel with, such as the forearm, calf, or shoulder. For authentic styles, one can choose to visit the best bamboo tattoo in Phuket or at other places that will give an authentic design.


They’re less likely to stay wet or dirty when you’re always moving from one place to another.

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