Hi Jozzy
Your body, your life, so if you don't want the tattoos ask the question, I am sure it makes it easier, but easier for them may not be right for you.
Only this week I had my sixth surgery and I now have the confidence to ask for what I wanted and had a great experience. I asked for gas before cannula (my veins are bad), I had a pill for nerves, I only took one acrylic nail off (maybe a little vain), I asked for pain killers when I had pain.
Anyway enough about me, the point is to stand up and ask the questions, sometimes you will be pleasantly surprised and you really don't know If you don't ask.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Tan