Laser Tattoo Removal

Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment until your provider allows it. If sun exposed skin is treated, you may develop hypopigmentation (lighter pigmentation) or hyperpigmentation (darker pigmentation).
Your Provider may ask you to stop any oral or topical medications or other skin care products 3-5 days prior to treatment.
The use of self-tanning skin care products must be discontinued 1-2 weeks prior to treatment. Any residual self tanner must be removed prior to treatment.

Your provider may apply a topical anesthetic for treatment discomfort. This should be removed just prior to treatment.
Make sure to tell your provider if you have a history of HSV in the treatment area.
If there is excessive hair in the treatment area, please shave prior to treatment.

The skin is thoroughly cleaned prior to treatment.
If treating the upper lip, the teeth may be protected with a moist, wet gauze. The gauze also serves to support the lip during treatment, allowing a surface to push against.
Multiple treatments may be necessary and are typically spaced 10-12 weeks apart.

Safety considerations are important during the laser procedure. Protective eyewear MUST be worn by the patient and all personnel in the treatment room during the procedure to reduce the risk of eye injury. Your provider will take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and comfort.

Immediately after treatment, there should be a “slight frosting” on the area that was treated. Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) at the treatment site will occur and may last days to weeks. Pinpoint bleeding may also occur.
An ointment (Aquaphor, bacitracin, or Vaseline) should be applied to the treated area and covered with a non-stick bandage for 1-2 days.
After the treatment, the skin may scab over. It is very important not to pick, scratch or aggressively wash the area to prevent possible scarring. This crust should flake off in 7- 10 days.

Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation (darker pigmentation)
Use sun block (SPF 30+) at all times throughout the course of your treatments.
There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the area gently and avoid chlorinated water until fully healed.

Call Amherst Laser & Skin Care Center at 413-253-2214 with any questions or concerns.

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