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What is the best way to prevent scarring/keloids after a tattoo?

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Hello. What is the best way to prevent scarring/keloids after a tattoo for someone who is slightly prone to keloids? Ive only noticed the on a small part of my larger surgical scar. But my ear piercings are fine and I don't have keloids on smaller scars or bug bite scars. Thank you!

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