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A Menpa's Guide to Healing Tattoos

Advice for tattoo preparation and aftercare from a practitioner of traditional medicine.

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Neeshee Pandit
Jul 21, 2021
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Tattooing is not a casual event and, as such, requires proper preparation and aftercare. Here are my key recommendations on preparing for your tattoo and taking care of it while it heals:

  1. Mindset is everything. Schedule your tattoo appointment in advance and start preparing the week before you get tattooed. Cultivate a good night’s rest (7-8 hours) in th…

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