Healing at Home: Proper Tattoo Removal Aftercare

Proper care after a laser tattoo removal appointment is essential to ensure a quick recovery and a natural-looking result. Our trusted team of laser removal specialists is specially trained in laser tattoo removal and will provide you with aftercare instructions at the conclusion of your appointment. Here’s what you can do at home to care for your healing skin.

Immediately After Your Appointment

Taking the proper steps to care for your skin is crucial, especially during the first few days following your laser tattoo removal appointment. Be sure to discuss your aftercare plan with your technician and address any questions or concerns before you leave our office. If you need help with your aftercare once you get home, call or contact us online to speak with one of our Certified Laser Tattoo Removal Specialists!

Do:

• Apply antibiotic ointment: This is a crucial step to ensuring healthy, natural-looking results. Ask your laser removal specialist for their recommended cream and a specific application regimen. Additionally, you can supplement your ointment with Vitamin E oil, which promotes healing damaged skin cells.

• Cover the affected area of skin: Just like you would place a bandage over a cut to help it heal, you should also keep the lasered area covered. Laser tattoo removal causes skin to be sensitive and weakens its defense against germs and bacteria. Using a bandage, cover the area to prevent infection.

• Protect against the sun: Sun damage is one of the most common skin conditions. Even on undamaged skin, prolonged exposure to UV-rays without protection can cause burns. If you must go out in the sun, always cover the treated area with some form of protection. We recommend wearing clothing or using bandages that guard the sensitive skin. If that is not possible, be sure to use high-SPF sunblock.

Don’t:

• Soak the affected area: Washing your healing skin with a gentle soap is encouraged, but spending extended time in the bathtub, pool, or hot tub is not. Avoid getting the area wet for extended periods until the skin fully heals. If you consider the deep end of the pool your summer home, we suggest waiting until after season to start your laser tattoo removal treatments.

• Pick at scabs or blisters: Scabs and blisters are a natural part of the healing process. Picking, peeling, or popping them could result in scars and a lengthier healing process.

• Exercise: For the 24 hours following your appointment, refrain from participating in any vigorous movement or activities. Exercise promotes blood flow, which may lead to painful blisters and swelling in the treated area. Allow your body to heal by letting it rest.

The Best Tattoo Removal Process in Kentucky

At Lexington Tattoo Removal, we know that your skin deserves trained and licensed professionals to care for it. Our team members are specially certified to conduct laser tattoo removal treatments that result in the look you’re going for. Schedule an appointment to get started on your tattoo removal process today!