Tattoo Removal Aftercare & Healing Guide

Before Your Session

To ensure the safest and most effective treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and sunless tanning products for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
  Sun exposure reduces laser effectiveness and increases the risk of complications.

• Use a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on the treatment area.

  • Reapply every 2 hours when exposed to the sun.

  • We recommend making this part of your daily skincare routine.

• Remove all makeup, creams, and oils from the treatment area before your appointment.

• Inform your care provider if you have ever had cosmetic tattoos in the treatment area.

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Days 0–3 After Treatment

• We will apply a waterproof protective bandage (such as Second Skin, HypoFix, or Saniderm).
  Keep the bandage on and fully sealed.

• If the bandage becomes loose or the seal breaks:

  • Remove it immediately

  • Wash the area gently with Tattoo Lovers Care Foam Soap or a mild, unscented soap

  • Allow the area to air dry

• Redness and blistering are normal during this phase. Do not be alarmed.

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Days 3–10 After Treatment

• Wash the area once daily with Tattoo Lovers Care Foam Soap (or a mild unscented soap).

• Apply a thin layer of Tattoo Lovers Care Salve (or another unscented tattoo moisturizer).

• Do not pick at scabs or blisters.

• Avoid high-pressure water and do not submerge the area in water.

• For discomfort:

  • Use Tylenol (not ibuprofen, as it may increase bruising).

  • Apply a cold compress for up to 10 minutes to reduce inflammation.

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Days 10+ After Treatment

• Apply Tattoo Lovers Care Cream (or another mild, unscented moisturizer) once daily as needed to prevent dryness and support healing.

• Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen to the treated area for at least 30 days when exposed to sunlight.

• Healing is typically complete within 4–8 weeks, depending on:

  • Aftercare compliance

  • Immune system response

  • Intensity of treatment

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Possible Side Effects

• Scarring (including hypertrophic or keloid scarring) is very rare.

• Temporary loss or increase of skin pigment may occur and usually resolves on its own.

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When to Seek Medical Attention

Contact a doctor immediately if you experience:

• Fever

• The treated area becomes very hot, intensely red, or painful

• Yellow or gold-coloured crusting

• Flu-like symptoms (chills, cold sweats, nausea)