The tattoo removal laser treatment may create a superficial burn wound. Some patients may experience bruising or swelling. There is immediate whitening of the treated area, which last for several minutes. Many clients then developed blisters, crusts, or scabs within 8 to 72 hours, which may last for 1 to 2 weeks or more. The treated areas may be pink or pale after the scab separates. Scarring, which can be hypertrophic or even keloid, can occur but is very rare. Loss of skin pigment in the treated area can occur, and is temporary except in very rare cases. Healing is usually complete within four weeks, although this may vary.
Primary healing is usually complete within a week or so. Multiple treatments may be required and can typically be done as frequent as once a week. Abiding by these instructions will reduce the risks of side effects, and improve results. A few things to keep in mind to ensure the best possible results:
Laser treatments may create a superficial burn wound, or cause increased sensitivity to touch and sun exposure. An immediate welt can occur which will be raised and red. This usually lasts for the first couple of hours. The treated areas may scab or crust, which can then become pink or pale after the scab separates. Some patients may experience bruising or swelling, which usually fades over the first week of treatment. Scarring, which can be hypertrophic or keloid in nature, my occur but are very rare. Pigmentation abnormalities can occur, but is temporary except in very rare cases. Primary healing is usually complete within a week or so. Multiple treatments may be required and scheduled with some regularity, typically every 3 to 4 weeks. Abiding by these instructions will reduce the risk of side effects, and improve treatment outcome. A few things to keep in mind to ensure the best possible treatment and removal outcome: