LASER TATTOO REMOVAL — aftercare day 1 & 2

Aftercare for Day 1 & 2 — texto íntegro

ICE: We will provide patients with an ice compress immediately following tattoo removal treatment. It is vital to apply an ice compress to site on and off for the first hour. Alternate the compress on and off every 1 to 3 minutes as needed. DO NOT leave ice on the treated area for more than 3-5 minutes at a time. The ice helps to alleviate the heat felt in the skin and also helps to prevent blistering. Natural Aloe Vera gel may also be applied.

MOISTURIZE: Patients need to keep the treated tattoo moisturized following their session. We have our own, WIFH Heal Ointment or patients can use Aquaphor 3-4 times a day for the first 3 days after treatment to promote healing and reduce itching and irritation. DO NOT USE Neosporin or any other antibiotic ointments; use of these may increase the chance of blistering.

REST: Patients should limit physical activity on the day following treatment. This means avoiding exercise and any activity that result in perspiring. Exercise can reduce the blood flow the area as it is redirected to the muscles and can slow healing. Avoid hot steamy showers and harsh soaps/cleansers. We also recommend if patients are treating a tattoo on the foot, ankle or lower leg that they should refrain from having a pedicure until the skin has healed. This is because there are often tiny little abrasions in the skin and soaking the feet in the pedicure tubs could invite infection.

ELEVATE the treated area above the heart when possible. This is especially important for tattoos on the lower leg, ankle and feet. We realize this may be hard for some people and if they are returning to work near impossible. The elevation again just helps to decrease the chances of blistering.

Skin Reactions: It is not uncommon for the tattooed skin to exhibit a tissue or skin reaction after each treatment, and the reaction could be different each time. This is okay and normalr. Below is a brief list of signs and symptoms of normal after treatment skin reactions:

• The treatment site appears unchanged or appears brighter.
• The area appears white, pink, or red.
• The treatment site has pinpoint bleeding, blistering or red, yellow, or clear discharge and swelling.