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Getting a tattoo is only a very small component of actually having a tattoo—proper aftercare is a much larger component. Learning how to take care of freshly tattooed skin can make all the difference in your recovery journey, so we tapped a board-certified dermatologist and two tattoo artists to get the lowdown on aftercare.| Byrdie
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Before you go ahead and get new ink, consider the tattoo healing process. While the aftercare isn't difficult, there are steps you need to follow to help speed up the process. Here, a tattoo artist and a dermatologist share everything you need to know.| Byrdie
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From paperwork and payment to aftercare instructions, here is a detailed account of the entire process of getting a tattoo.| Byrdie
Learn more about Brendan Camp, MD who provides a variety of Dermatologist services to the patients of MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. To book an appointment, please call us at 212-661-3376 or visit our office(s) in Midtown East and Upper East Side, New York, Commack, Hampton Bays, Plainview and Smithtown, NY and Englewood, Clifton and Marlboro, NJ.| www.mdcsnyc.com
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Tattoos require a lot of aftercare, including using a tattoo lotion to keep the ink wet. We spoke with experts and rounded up the best lotions for tattoo healing to help your new tattoo heal properly.| Byrdie
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Just because ink is permanent doesn't mean its appearance can alter over time, especially if you live in a sunny environment. Here, two tattoo artists and a dermatologist share how long you should keep your tattoo out of the sun to keep it looking fresh, and how to protect it from the sun's rays.| Byrdie