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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      Thanks Doug!
      That's what my artist told me too - keep it moist, prevent cracking of the "wound", don't expose sunlight or chlorine. Makes sense to me, but avoid sport? Dunno, I'll talk to her once it's done. All in all, 3 weeks should be enough to fully heal up, no?

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • jbphoto23J
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        I'd use aquaphor for the first 2-3 days to keep it from cracking, then after that start using a non-scented lotion (I use Lubriderm Sensitive, it has no fragrance or anything like that)
        I used aquaphor for all 3 sessions on my side and barely had any scabbing or itching,

        Also, it takes about 2-3 weeks for it to heal, but actually takes a few months for a new layer of skin to actually grow back, from what I understand.

        I wouldn't work out for a few days, depending where your tattoo is/how sore you are.

        I was told to wait a few hours to shower after each session, just to let the ink set in a bit, after that just
        wash regularly!

        www.JoshBustosPhoto.com

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        • Max PowerM
          Max Power
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          ^thanks!

          @elclintor:

          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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          • riffblaster generalR
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            yeah …aquaphor then aveeno for me.

            PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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            • Max PowerM
              Max Power
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              Look at that virgin arm the last time. So long white skin…

              One hour to go, I remembered Converge's On my shield: "All of our pain is worth it". Let's hope so…

              @elclintor:

              > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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              • BeatleB
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                lol, pain, I usually fall asleep when the work on my arms…nothing as relaxing as getting tattooed...

                We can do anything

                http://bybeatle.com

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                • Max PowerM
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                  Good to know, I'm hella tired 😃 I've got no experience, that's why I settled for the worst.

                  @elclintor:

                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                  • BeatleB
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                    don´t do that, just expect a pleasant nap - that leaves you with the urge to come back for more…

                    if it wasn´t for work my arms would be full sleeved

                    We can do anything

                    http://bybeatle.com

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                    • Max PowerM
                      Max Power
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                      ^Tell me about it. I would have gone for my underarm, if I was my own boss…

                      @elclintor:

                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                        @Beatle:

                        don´t do that, just expect a pleasant nap - that leaves you with the urge to come back for more…

                        if it wasn´t for work my arms would be full sleeved

                        😘 😘

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                        • Max PowerM
                          Max Power
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                          I'm back from my first tattoo session: it was a pleasure. No pain at all, my ideas were perfectly realised and it was made by lovely Lilly from Hungary, not by a bearded trucker. I decided not to go for the little pink butterfly on my hip (this time).


                          The studio…

                          Lilly and me


                          The result

                          Thanks to Nate, beatle and the others for answering my questions!

                          @elclintor:

                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                          • elclintorE
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                            Congrats Max.. Prepare to want more!

                            Geo

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                            • Max PowerM
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                              1. Already happened  😠

                              @elclintor:

                              > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                              • riffblaster generalR
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                                nice nice!

                                PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                • BeatleB
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                                  cool, can't wait to see it…

                                  btw - panthenol spray works best to help it heal faster

                                  We can do anything

                                  http://bybeatle.com

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                                  • namenessN
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                                    Congrats, Max!  Close-ups once you uncover it.

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                                    • Max PowerM
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                                      Thank you all! Big hugs to you.

                                      Here you go:

                                      @elclintor:

                                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                      • elclintorE
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                                        Cool! I like it!

                                        Geo

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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          Thanks 😃

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            Great outcome there mate…love it!
                                            I really like the fact that it looks somehow like a framed picture...brings new ideas for my first tattoo one day 😉

                                            So how long and how much mate?
                                            Pm if you want...

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