TATTOO REMOVAL AFTERCARE
The tattoo removal laser treatment may create a superficial burn wound, there is often immediate whitening of the treated area, which usually lasts for between ten and thirty minutes.
Immediately after the treatment, you may notice the treatment area is red and swollen and will feel much like a sunburn. Upon completion of the process, a topical antibiotic ointment will be applied to the area and covered by a sterile dressing.
The morning after the treatment, the site should be gently washed with a mild soap taking care not to scrub the site. Thoroughly dry the area by patting dry, again, taking care not the scrub the area.
Gently rub a fresh dose of antibiotic ointment into the area until the full site is well covered. Clean your hands well after applying the ointment (unless hands are part of the treated area).
Cleaning and applying fresh ointment should be continued twice a day for 7 days. We suggest applying a sterile dressing for at least the first 48 hours after treatment and as appropriate for the duration of the healing process if necessary.
Over the following week the treatment site may also form a crust, scab or even blisters. This is all part of the healing process. Avoid removing scabs and let any blisters clear on their own.
Failing to allow normal healing of the treatment area will increase the possibility of scar formation and can lead to infection. It may be necessary to use a dressing to protect the area if there is risk of damage.
Most activities can be resumed immediately after treatment however, soaking (I.E.. Baths and swimming) the removal site should be avoided until healing is complete. It is very important that the area be protected from sun damage. As the site heals, newly formed skin will be more susceptible to sun damage.
Under normal conditions, the process which breaks down the tattoo ink begins about two weeks after the laser treatment. The ink will continue to evacuate until about the four to six week post treatment mark. For this reason we like to schedule subsequent treatments no closer than 6 weeks apart.