Is Laser Tattoo Removal Safe for Sensitive Skin?

Laser tattoo removal is dermatologist-approved for sensitive skin, but it does come with risks and side effects. For sensitive skin, the risk is higher, so it's essential to use highly trained technicians, like those at Lexington Tattoo Removal. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, our technicians have access to the top tools and the latest equipment to provide an excellent experience. Continue learning about the risks of laser tattoo removal and how we mitigate them.

Common Skin Reactions After Tattoo Removal

If you're undergoing laser tattoo removal, especially for sensitive skin, there may be some side effects. This can include swelling, redness, scarring, and blistering. You might also notice that your skin pigment changes, getting slightly lighter or darker. Hyperpigmentation darkens your skin, while hypopigmentation lightens it.

This is why using a trained laser tattoo removal technician is so important. Since we do this day in and day out, we know exactly how to use our lasers to break down your tattoo, giving us a leg up on doctors and dermatologists, who deal with a wider variety of skin issues and can't handle tattoo removal as effectively.

Laser Tattoo Removal for Sensitive Skin

You may not realize that your skin is your body's largest organ. If you have sensitive skin, you probably have a thin outermost layer of your skin, or epidermis, that doesn't do a good job protecting the other layers. Sensitive skin also tends to respond more strongly to outside stimuli. During a laser tattoo removal procedure, your skin may react more strongly because its barrier is compromised. As a result, you can see exaggerated:

• Dryness
• Redness
• Scarring
• Itching
• Burning
• Swelling

Dermatologist-Approved Tattoo Removal for Sensitive Skin

The biggest things that you can do to improve your laser tattoo removal experience with sensitive skin are to make sure you work with a specialist who knows what they're doing and that they're using a laser that works with sensitive skin.

At Lexington Tattoo Removal, you sit down with a specialist before treatments start. They'll look at your tattoo, assess your skin type, and tell you exactly what to expect before, during, and after. Then, we'll schedule your first session several weeks out, so you can take precautions, like avoiding tanning and using extra moisturizer, to prepare your skin for the process.

During the procedure, we lower your skin temperature with our Zimmer Cryo Cooler, reducing the likelihood of redness, scarring, burning, and swelling by over 50%.

We also have two incredible lasers, the PicoWay and the Quanta Q-plus C EVO, so we can change methods for your skin at different stages of the process.

You can also apply Tattoo Numbing Cream to reduce any side effects.

Contact Us for Laser Tattoo Removal for Sensitive Skin

If you're contemplating laser tattoo removal for your sensitive skin near Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Tattoo Removal can help. Our specialists consider your individual needs, and we use the industry's top tools, technology, and products to reduce adverse reactions. We also provide laser hair removal and microblading removal services.

To schedule your consultation, call (859) 785-2189, complete our contact form, or stop by our clinic. We serve the greater Lexington, KY area and surrounding states, including Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Huntington, WV; and Nashville, TN.