Laser Tattoo Removal - TIPS by Doff&Flux
The most common questions.
1. Does it hurt?
Yes, of corse it hurts, a lot. Although with a topical numbing cream and ice during the procedure its manageable.
2. Is it expensive?
It Can be, the bigger the tattoo the more it will cost. Do your research and get a few quotes before committing to a clinic
3. Will it leave a scar?
No, if you practitioner, is knowledgeable with the laser they are using and you care for it after you will not have scaring, the after care is nearly as important as the procedure its self.
Things to expect and a few more tips
- You may swell depending on the size of the area you are treating, for a large surface like a sleeve or leg I would strongly recommend to break it down into two sessions per tattoo.
- You will/ may blister especially with coloured ink and they will/ may be huge and painful. This is normal and is your bodies natural reaction to the "trama" essentially it just experienced. Do not pop them, the longer they can heal on their own the better your result will be. If you find you are extremely uncomfortable with them you can pop it with a sterile pin let it drain, clean well and do not touch.
-During the healing process the the effected area will experience a range of colors, sensitivity and possibly pain, this is normal. Your body is an incredible machine and when taken care of will heal its self in the best fastest way possible.
- During the healing process the effected area will feel like a SEVERE sun burn, extremely sensitive, and possibly hot at times. Preparing ice packs for the first day or 2 is essential especially when trying to sleep.
- After the first few days you may start to scab, very normal, and a good thing, do NOT touch or pick at them. This is critical in preventing scaring, your body will take its time in forming this scab and will fall off when the skin under is healed and protected.
- Do not submerge you self (swimming, bath tube etc) for long periods of time. You don't wnat to soggy up the already fragile skin in the treatment zone.
- When the area begins to heal it will / can be extremely itchy. Try not to itch it as you can irritate your skin, you can use ice or Paw Paw ointment to calm the area.
Tips:
- Use a unscented mild soap to keep the area clean. You may need to keep area wrapped in gauze if it will be coming in contact with clothing, as well as to protect the healing skin for the first few days.
- Once the area is not so sensitive, apply Paw Paw ointment and Vitamin E to sooth skin.
- Keep a few ice packs in your freezer for the first few days you may find you will need them (Especially for those treating large areas)
- If you smoke, STOP NOW! among a million other reasons smoking severely effects and delays your bodies ability to heal.
- Drink as much water as you can.
- Stay out of the sun! and wear sun screen daily. Always cover the area with clothing when you are going to be exposed to sun light, hyper pigmentation can occur when the skin is tamed or has sun exposure.
Stay focused on your end result and thats it, removing a tattoo is not an over night event, it will take time patience and belief that in the end it will be worth it.
Paul
Doff&Flux Tattoo removal
www.doffandflux.com.au
1. Does it hurt?
Yes, of corse it hurts, a lot. Although with a topical numbing cream and ice during the procedure its manageable.
2. Is it expensive?
It Can be, the bigger the tattoo the more it will cost. Do your research and get a few quotes before committing to a clinic
3. Will it leave a scar?
No, if you practitioner, is knowledgeable with the laser they are using and you care for it after you will not have scaring, the after care is nearly as important as the procedure its self.
Things to expect and a few more tips
- You may swell depending on the size of the area you are treating, for a large surface like a sleeve or leg I would strongly recommend to break it down into two sessions per tattoo.
- You will/ may blister especially with coloured ink and they will/ may be huge and painful. This is normal and is your bodies natural reaction to the "trama" essentially it just experienced. Do not pop them, the longer they can heal on their own the better your result will be. If you find you are extremely uncomfortable with them you can pop it with a sterile pin let it drain, clean well and do not touch.
-During the healing process the the effected area will experience a range of colors, sensitivity and possibly pain, this is normal. Your body is an incredible machine and when taken care of will heal its self in the best fastest way possible.
- During the healing process the effected area will feel like a SEVERE sun burn, extremely sensitive, and possibly hot at times. Preparing ice packs for the first day or 2 is essential especially when trying to sleep.
- After the first few days you may start to scab, very normal, and a good thing, do NOT touch or pick at them. This is critical in preventing scaring, your body will take its time in forming this scab and will fall off when the skin under is healed and protected.
- Do not submerge you self (swimming, bath tube etc) for long periods of time. You don't wnat to soggy up the already fragile skin in the treatment zone.
- When the area begins to heal it will / can be extremely itchy. Try not to itch it as you can irritate your skin, you can use ice or Paw Paw ointment to calm the area.
Tips:
- Use a unscented mild soap to keep the area clean. You may need to keep area wrapped in gauze if it will be coming in contact with clothing, as well as to protect the healing skin for the first few days.
- Once the area is not so sensitive, apply Paw Paw ointment and Vitamin E to sooth skin.
- Keep a few ice packs in your freezer for the first few days you may find you will need them (Especially for those treating large areas)
- If you smoke, STOP NOW! among a million other reasons smoking severely effects and delays your bodies ability to heal.
- Drink as much water as you can.
- Stay out of the sun! and wear sun screen daily. Always cover the area with clothing when you are going to be exposed to sun light, hyper pigmentation can occur when the skin is tamed or has sun exposure.
Stay focused on your end result and thats it, removing a tattoo is not an over night event, it will take time patience and belief that in the end it will be worth it.
Paul
Doff&Flux Tattoo removal
www.doffandflux.com.au
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