Aftercare
Laser tattoo removal
What to do
- Keep the area clean and dry, and follow the dressing advice Annie gives you
- Do not pick or burst blisters or scabs. Let them heal on their own
- Avoid swimming, hot baths, saunas and steam rooms until the skin has healed
- Keep the area out of the sun and use a high-factor sun protection once healed
- Wear loose clothing over the area to avoid rubbing
- A cool compress can ease any discomfort or itching
What is normal
- Redness, swelling and warmth over the area for a day or two
- Pinpoint bleeding straight after treatment
- Blistering, which usually appears within a day and settles within a week or two
- Scabbing and itching as the skin heals
When to call
Temporary lightening or darkening of the skin over the treated area can happen and usually fades over the following months, though it is more likely on darker or tanned skin. Scarring is rare and is reduced by following your aftercare and not picking blisters or scabs. Some cosmetic and skin-toned inks can darken when treated, which Annie checks for at your consultation. Contact the clinic straight away if you notice spreading redness, heat, pus or increasing pain, as these can be signs of infection.
The clinic number is 07359 836026. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.