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Tattoo Removal Aftercare Instructions

The following after care advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications and to improve your comfort /healing and to achieve the best possible results from treatment.

Please follow the aftercare advice for Tattoo removal.

The treatment area may feel slightly tender and appear red and swollen afterwards. You may experience skin blistering and the appearance to that of mild sun burn.

These effects will resolve naturally and should be much improved after 48 hours but may take longer to settle.

You may experience some minor bruising which may take 1-2 weeks to resolve in some cases.

If you are concerned at any stage about the healing process, you must contact your practitioner.

Avoid rubbing, picking or scratching the treatment area. Especially if the area as crusted scabbed or blistered as this will increase the risk of scarring
Keep the area clean and apply an antiseptic or equivalent (we recommend Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream) every day for two weeks after each treatment.
You may apply a cold pack to reduce any discomfort or irritation.
If you experience any discomfort, you can use an over-the-counter pain killer such as paracetamol.
Your practitioner may advise you to wear a dressing over the treatment area for the fist three days.
You can apply aloe vera gel to treatment area to sooth the skin.
Do wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treatment area for 48 hours.
Avoid any perfumes fake tan or any harsh chemicals for 72 hours after treatment which can irritate the skin.
Avoid any make for up 48 hours after treatment as this can increase the risk of infection.
Avoid shaving the treatment area for 72 hours after treatment.
Avoid any products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, retinol and glycolic acid for at least seven days after treatment.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and exposure to heat for 72 hours after treatment.
These can cause sweating which can irritate the delicate skin and slow down your ability to heal quickly.
Reduction of UV light exposure will also help reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin).
Avoid swimming for 72 hours after treatment.
Avoid excess alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours after treatment
Wear SPF 50 or greater sunscreen for at least two weeks following treatment as your skin will be more sensitive to sun light post treatment.
You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and/or you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
You must contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
Your practitioner will advise when further appointments are required. If you are advised to attend a follow up appointment, please do make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.