alcohol thins out the blood too, so a beer before or after isnt a great idea. Some tat artists wont do it if you have used the topical cream so best to ring and ask. OUCHY! foot- man dats gonna tickle. My guy used to recommend I bring in a redbull and chewing gum for the sore parts- the red bull keeps blood sugar up and chewing gum is something to a) bite down on and b) helps you to breath aparently.
I have used the topical cream with lazer treatment and found it helped maybe 5-10%.
I would suggest finding a good conversation topic so your not 100% focusing on whats happening
Good luck