What is the best regimen for tattoo aftercare?
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Very hot water and dial soap for washing.  Always take a paper towel and blot (not rub) the water off of the tattoo, and let air dry for about 5-10 minutes.  The least expensive topical "ointment" that you can use is NON MEDICATED A&D.  There is also a fantastic topical application called Tattoo Goo, but it tends to be a little pricier than the first.  Make sure that you rub whatever topical application you went with into the skin lightly like lotion.  You should only be able to see a hint of something there - NEVER overdo the topical application.  Anytime the "ooze" has started to build up start the process all over again.  Never pick at scabs!  If for some reason the "ooze" turns into a small scab it will contain ink that can be pulled out of the skin.  If you keep up with your tat you should see a break in the skin (through the healing process) after 5 days or so and see your perfected tattoo.
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Eternal tattoos is the absolute best shop to get tattoos, The art is flawless.\nhttp://www.aaatattoodirectory.com/Michigan_Tattoo/Michigan03.htm#Eastpoint
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http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html has a large selection of popular Latin terms and definitions.\nBe sure to pick one meaningful, removing the tattoo is worse then getting it...
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Vita aeterna definitely. Are you sure you want to tattoo that or whatever. OK, then wish you luck and hopefully to be less painful.\nTake care.
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Stretch Mark Lightening Treatment \nThis is a wonderful, tried and tested treatment for stretch marks people get when they knock the pounds off. \n4Teaspoons brewed coffee\n1Cup coconut oil\n\n1. Mix the brewed coffee and coconut oil in a bowl. \n2. Allow it to boil. \n3. Remove from heat. \n4. Allow it to cool down to room temperature. \n5. Every night, rub this mixture over your stretch marks. \n6. This will gradually lighten the marks. \n7. If you want to remove the marks completely, you would have to go in for microdermabrasion.
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My plastic surgeon told me not to do that, and he used a YAG on me.  My tattoo was multi-colored with a lot of black, it took about a year, but it cleared up nicely.  He did advise me to use some scar reducing cream and skin cream on the area to reduce and afteraffects of the laser.  You can't even tell where my tattoo was now. Just be patient and it'll clear up sooner than you think.
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call your nearest tattoo salon and ask.
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1. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap such as cetaphil.\n2. Rinse with warm water.\n3. Apply a benzoyl peroxide topical cream, such as Clearasil, BP or On -The-Spot, to affected areas only. Homeopathic alternatives include tea tree oil, baking soda paste (mix with a little water, apply and let dry), and witch hazel.\n4. After topical treatment is dry, apply a basic face moisturizer, unscented is best.\n5. Once a week, use a kaolin-clay-based mask and let dry to pull impurities from your skin.\n6. Rinse with warm water, then exfoliate with a scrub such as Swiss Valley Apricot Scrub or Neutrogena 60-Second Mask/Scrub.\n7. Be sure to moisturize well after your weekly treatment. \n\n* 2.5% to 5% Benzoyl-Peroxide Solutions are sufficient; 10% or higher can irritate the skin and exacerbate the problem.\n* Moisturizing is an important daily step, don't skip the moisturizer just because you think your skin is oily. Regular moisturizing will help keep your skin pimple free.\n* Pimple-fighting concealer can also be used for protection all day.\n* Don't use rubbing alcohol. It will sting like crazy and dry and irritate your skin\n* Taking vitamins regularly can also help your skin.\n* Avoid smoking or taking immuno-suppressants (such as steroids)\n* Some foods, like garlic and onions, are thought to improve skin conditions. \n\n* DON'T TOUCH: When you get a pimple, imagine that there is police tape around it. Your pimple is off limits to touch. The oils from your hands will make it harder for it to go away. Do NOT pop it. This will spread the bacteria (causing more pimples on other areas of your face) and may leave a scar (whether you use your fingernails or not). In general, don't touch your face unless you are actively washing it!\n* While you should always discuss any helth issues with your doctor, it's especially important to consult a dermatologist if your acne affects more than 30% of your skin, if breakouts increase after beginning treatment, or if you experience scarring.\n* When you start the treatment, your acne might appear to flare for a week or two, as your skin gets used to the new routine and impurities are drawn from your pores.
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This has worked in the past for folks with tendonitis, repetitive stress syndrome, and similar maladies:\n\n(1) Ice, as mentioned above... only do the old fashioned hydrotherapy type of icing... freeze water in a styrofoam cup and peel down the sides.  You might want to have someone else do the icing since it might be awkward for you.  Do small circles continuously in the area of the tendonitis for 7 minutes.  Apply a warm, moist cloth and warm the area for another 7 minutes.  If you still feel pain, do another 7 minutes of continuous icing movement.  (The continuous movement prevents "freezer burn" from occurring... something that someone mentioned above as a danger).  After the icing, gently massage the area with an oil (like Virgin Coconut Oil for example).  The reddened skin will indicate that there is good circulation going on... circulation=healing.  Do this as often as you need to.  \n\nAvoid the drugs if possible.\n\nRest your wrists.  Stretching and massage are effective in the wrist area as they are on other areas of the body.  Be gentle.\n\nThree essential oil blends that I know about are particularly effective: Panaway, Valor, and Relieve It!\n\nFor deep penetration of the healing effects of the oils, first apply Panaway (a couple of drops gently feathered into the area of discomfort) and three minutes later apply a 'layer' of Valor (3-4 drops).  Peppermint oil is also effective.  Warning: Don't use essential oils that contain chemical solvents.  If you want to purchase any of the above blends, come to http://tinyurl.com/ykxyuk    Peppermint and Panaway are in\na kit called "The Essential Seven" that is very much like an \nessential oil first aid kit.\n\nAway with Pain!!!\n~HealthiaCynthia\nCertified Comprehensive Coach\nModerator at  brand new Yahoo! group: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/My_Monday_Miracles/
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It's not going to ruin the tattoo to work out. Your not grappling so not rubbing on it any more than regular clothing doing day to day activities. It might burn abit if it gets rubbed pain will be gone in a day or two tops and scab will be gone in 3 or 4.\n\nI have 5 tattoos on various parts of my body and I train in Judo. If you got it today Saturday work out Monday light then by wednesday you can go back to narmal.\n Just make sure you keep putting  cream on it. No polysporn just vaseline or another petrolium based vitamin E cream. And don't bandage it or cover it up. That's only for the first couple hours because of bleeding.\nIt will not bleed again after that so go ahead and train.\n\nCheck out this site for more info.
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I recommend Cryosurgery as it worked for me!   \n\n"Treatments that may be prescribed by a medical professional include:\n\nImiquimod, a topical cream that helps the body's immune system fight the wart virus by encouraging interferon production \n\nCandida injections at the site of the wart, which also stimulate the body's immune system\n \nCryosurgery, which involves freezing the wart, after which the wart and surrounding dead skin falls off by itself. \n\nCryosurgery followed by surgically removing the infected spot. \n\nTreatment with chemical compounds, containing salicylic acid, blistering agents, immune system modifiers, or Formaldehyde \n\nLaser treatment \n\nNone of these treatments are very effective on single uses; the wart often returns after the skin has healed from the treatment, but repeated treatment should get rid of the wart permanently. As they disappear after a few months and maximally a few years, treatment is necessary only if the lesions are painful or are a cosmetic problem."
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Mederma for scars... you just rub it on and after a while, the scar is less obvious and starts to smooth out. \n\n\nGood luck, feel better.
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Renew lotion is a great topical
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wooow...ive so many regimen...\n1. take a shower (while takin a shower..scrubbing my feet with the foot scrubs)\n2. put lotion all over my body before takin my pj's on\n3. clean my face with a toner\n4. put on some moisturizer on my face and neck\n5. put on night cream and vitamin c on my face\n6. while doin the face my feet must be soakin in a foot spa machine to make it more relax before sleeping\n7. comb and dry my hair upside down to amke it fuller since i have fine hair\n8. make sure that my bed is clean and neat before lyin down coz i dont wanna lie down in a bed full of mess\n9. arrange my pillows into place, one for my feet, one for my head and a bolster for hugging\n10. sleep
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I waited a long time before getting my tattoo because it's a big deal.  It's going to be with you forever, unless  you want to undergo the pain of laser removal, which i hear is about a thousand times worse than getting that tat itself done.\n\nWhen it comes to tattoos, the biggest rule of thumb is get something that means something to you.  A lot of people just get a tattoo that looks cool, well tats that look cool AND mean something are a lot better. This little bit of artwork is going to be a permanent fixture of your body, it should be something that has some deep personal meaning to you.  You also have to put some thought into where you're going to have it done on your body.  I don't know how old you are, but you have to consider if it's going to become an issue when you step into the professional world later in life.  A lot of jobs are unfortunately not cool about ink showing.  Also, since you're  a woman, if you think you might want to have children, you might not want to get it on your belly or anywhere that might stretch with pregnancy as this will also stretch your tattoo.\n\nAlso, you might want to go in and TALK with your tattoo artist first.  Discuss things like placement, size, and the tattoo itself with him/her.  They've done a lot of these things, they can help you in your decisions.  Your world idea is a good one i think, rather clever.  Oh, and make sure you look at some of your artists's work before you pick them.\n\nWhen you've made all your choices, bring a bottle of soda, and/or a candy bar. Depending on size and placement, you're going to be feeling a little bit of pain, and your body is going to produce more adrenaline as it goes into "fight or flight" mode.  As this happens, you may get a little bit light headed, but the sugar in the soda/candybar will help to fight this.\n\nAnyhow, good luck with your choices! Take your time, and like i said, your artist will be able to help you a great deal.
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I wish I could post my belly pic as I have the most heinous stretchies ever...I cant find a finger width of normal skin between them. You can have laser treatment (think tattoo removal) but it only eliminates 30% of the marks.  Don't bother with the cocoa butter stuff as that does as much for stretch marks as the gas and air does for labour pain (not much).  Apparently Bio oil can reduce them but not cure them. Just resolve never to wear a bikini again, or get them tattoo'd over to look like tiger stripes!!
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1st make sure you get something you want. its permenant. the removal laser process is expensive and leaves scars. also it hurts, dont let anyone tell you it doesnt. some hurt more than others, but they all hurt. dont be afraid or reluctant to spend a good bit of money, the old saying 'you get what you pay for' is very true in this case. dont go to "some guy my cousin knows that got a gun" b/c he'll just f*uck up your skin. if you get a bad tattoo that causes scarring its hard to cover it up. find a good artist and check out his portfilio. if he doesnt have a portfilio, find another artist. if you want to know some more drop me a line digital_bobby@sbcglobal.net or on yahoo messanger. id be happy to help. when i started getting ink done, no gave me advice and a few thousand dollars later i some good pieces and some $hitty ones.