Laser Tattoo Removal Aftercare
Laser breaks tattoo ink into tiny particles that your body clears over the following weeks. Gentle aftercare helps the skin heal well and lowers the risk of scarring or colour changes.
For: Laser Tattoo Removal
Your own doctor’s instructions always come first. If anything here is different from what you were told at the clinic, follow your doctor and ask us if you are unsure.
Before your appointment
- Avoid sun and tanning on the tattoo for 2 weeks before
- Shave the area the day before if it is hairy
- Tell us about keloids, blood thinners or sun-sensitive medicines
After your treatment, step by step
First 24–48 hours
Do- Keep the dressing on as advised
- Apply a cool compress over the dressing if it feels hot
- Apply the healing ointment advised, 2–3 times a day
Avoid- Hot showers, steam, sauna and gym
- Swimming
- Tight clothing rubbing the area
Days 3–14
Do- Wash gently with mild soap and pat dry
- Keep the area moisturised
- Cover it from the sun
Avoid- Popping blisters
- Picking scabs
- Scrubbing the area
Between sessions
Do- Use SPF 50 on the area every day
- Wait the advised gap, usually 6–8 weeks
Avoid- Sunbathing or tanning beds
What to pause, and for how long
| Pause | For how long |
|---|---|
| Swimming, sauna and gym | Until blisters and scabs have healed, usually about 1 week |
| Sun exposure on the area | For the whole course |
Normal, and settles by itself
- White frosting over the tattoo for 10–30 minutes
- Redness, swelling and tenderness for a few days
- Small blisters or pinpoint bleeding
- Itching while it heals
Call your clinic if you notice
- Blisters, crusting or oozing that keeps spreading
- Pain, swelling or redness that gets worse after 48 hours
- Pus, warmth or fever
- New dark or light patches on the treated skin
Aftercare questions
Is it normal to get blisters after tattoo removal?
Yes. Small blisters are common. Leave them intact, keep them clean and covered, and let them settle on their own.
How many sessions will my tattoo need?
It depends on the ink colours, depth, age and size of the tattoo. Many tattoos need 6–10 sessions, 6–8 weeks apart.
Why does the tattoo look the same right after a session?
The ink fades gradually as your body clears it over the following weeks.
Paradise Wellness · +91 97738 63777 · https://www.paradisewellness.in/aftercare/tattoo-removal · General information only; it does not replace advice from your doctor.