Your tattoo removal technician should deliver aftercare instructions at the end of a laser tattoo removal session. These instructions are integral to attaining quality tattoo fading without skin texture change, infection, or other unwanted side effects.

 

After treatment, your treated area may seem like a superficial burn wound. Many clients experience immediate whitening of the area, plus bruising, swelling, blistering, and scabbing. Here are some basic guidelines to handling these side effects and achieving excellent laser tattoo removal results:

 

 

For the first 3 days - keep moisterised with aloe vera, vasaline, coconut oil, Apply aftercare 3-4 times daily.

keep the treated area clean and dry during the healing process. If necessary, clean the area gently with mild soap and water and pat dry. 

Keep treated area out of direct sunlight/sun beds - Keep treated area covered or wear a suncream of SPF 25 or higher over the area for 1 to 2 weeks following your treatment, continue this untill your finished getting laser tattoo removal.

 

Drink plenty of water - Drinking more water will help hydrate the skin as itching is very common due to the dehydrating effect of the laser. 

You can also use Vasoline, Coconut oil, Vitamin E oil, Hemp oil cream to moisturize the area as it heals.

 

Avoid using soap or perfumed products - Avoid wearing makeup, soap, perfumed products near the treated area for the first 2 days after treatment.

 

Allow your skin to go through its natural healing process - Do not pick, scrub or peel any scabs that form.

This step is very important to prevent scarring. Avoid any activity (such as shaving, swimming and saunas) that may cause scabs to remove.

 

Blisters - blistering is common after laser treatment and is a part of the natural healing process. Do not be alarmed by blisters, but do protect the area and apply an ointment for at least 24 hours after the blisters have popped.

 

Cold compress - you may apply cool compresses as necessary for 24 hours after treatment to help reduce discomfort and inflammation. You may take regular Paracetamol, but avoid aspirin (as it can increase the risk of bruising or bleeding).

 

Showering -  you may shower 2 hours after treatment, but avoid high water pressure hitting the treated area. Also, do not soak the treated area until all scabs and blisters have completely healed – that means no baths, hot tubs, or swimming to prevent the chance of infection.

 

Exercise - exercise is generally safe after treatment, taking in to consideration the aftercare instructions provided here. Given the location of the treated area, some exercise should not be done if any chafing, rubbing or scraping against the treated area is happening.

 

Infected - If the area looks infected (honey-colored crusting, oozing, spreading redness) or you have an extreme reaction, immediately contact medical professionals for help.

 

 

Healing is usually complete in about 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the patient’s aftercare, immune system, and level of treatment.

Scarring, which can be hypertrophic or even keloid, can occur but is very rare. Loss of skin pigment (or excess gain of skin pigment) in the treated area may occur, but is temporary in almost all cases.