Tattoo Removal Aftercare

Keep the treated area clean.

The area that was treated is now broken skin and so it must stay clean to prevent infection. Leave it open to the air. Do not cover with a plaster, bandage or anything else. Air/oxygen provides good and faster healing.

You should not be touching the area at all but if you find yourself needing to please make sure your hands are exceptionally clean.

Clean by blotting the area with saline solution

Do this 3 to 4 times a day using cotton pads or clean guaze. Wipe away any liquid that forms on the skin.  Do not apply ice.

Do not soak the area

You can shower as normal but keep the area out of the shower spray the best you can and do not let the area stay wet for more than a few minutes. Do not take a bath and let the area soak. It is best to keep it dry but if you do get it wet gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.

NO BATHING, SWIMMING, SAUNAS, HOT TUBS, TANNING, OR EXERCISE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

This one is pretty self explanatory.

DO not pick the scabbing

DO NOT disrupt the scabbing process (i.e. no picking, scratching, etc.) All scabbing must fall off naturally. If you force or pick a scab off you will disrupt the process and possibly cause scarring. It is critical to keep the scabs on as long as possible to achieve optimum results.

Treat the area with love

Your skin will technically have an open wound. Treat it as such. DO NOT DO ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS TO THE TREATED AREA. Anytime the area is touched by something there is a chance that you can contaminate it with bacteria. DO NOT APPLY MAKEUP OR CREAMS/ LOTIONS (or anything else) until all scabbing has fallen off.

Vitamin E oil

ONCE ALL SCABBING HAS NATURALLY FALLEN OFF, apply one drop Vitamin E Oil 3 to 4 times throughout the day for a minimum of 4 weeks, or until next lightening session. DO NOT start applying the Vitamin E oil UNTIL after all scabbing has naturally and completely fallen off. It is our goal to keep the area as dry as possible until all scabs have naturally fallen off.

For lips only

Drink all liquids with a straw until all scabbing has naturally fallen off. Brush teeth with regular toothpaste (no whitening, no peroxide toothpastes). Cut food into small bites….no biting into a sandwich. Try to keep mouth expressions to a minimum.

A few more bits...

• You need to wait at least 8 weeks until the next session. No exceptions.
• Lightening and/or removing unwanted pigment is a long process and patience is required. This is true whether you are choosing a lightening product service or laser. Please be patient and give the process a fair chance to work.
• Expect visible and wanted results in 2 to 5 sessions. 
• How many sessions needed will depend on how saturated the pigment is, how deep it was implanted and how much needs to be removed for the desired result.
• Results cannot be foreseen, predicted or guaranteed. 
• Area of lightening may be sore and/ or red for a few days after the treatment.

For any further appointments, please apply EMLA cream to the area about 45 min before arriving.

If at any time you have any green or yellow puss in the area of the removal, or ANY CONCERNS at all during the healing process please call us at 07932783225.