BEFORE AND AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Treatment Care

Avoid Sun Exposure: Refrain from sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products for at least two weeks before your treatment. Sunburned skin can increase the risk of complications and reduce the effectiveness of the laser.

Avoid Sun Exposure: Refrain from sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products for at least two weeks before your treatment. Sunburned skin can increase the risk of complications and reduce the effectiveness of the laser.

Avoid Sun Exposure: Refrain from sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products for at least two weeks before your treatment. Sunburned skin can increase the risk of complications and reduce the effectiveness of the laser.

Shave the Area: If necessary, shave the treatment area before your appointment. Please do not wax or use chemical hair removal methods for at least two weeks prior.

Shave the Area: If necessary, shave the treatment area before your appointment. Please do not wax or use chemical hair removal methods for at least two weeks prior.

Shave the Area: If necessary, shave the treatment area before your appointment. Please do not wax or use chemical hair removal methods for at least two weeks prior.

Avoid Harsh Skin Products: For one to two weeks before your treatment, stop using skincare products that contain retinoids, exfoliants, or benzoyl peroxide. These can make your skin more sensitive and increase the risk of irritation.

Avoid Harsh Skin Products: For one to two weeks before your treatment, stop using skincare products that contain retinoids, exfoliants, or benzoyl peroxide. These can make your skin more sensitive and increase the risk of irritation.

Avoid Harsh Skin Products: For one to two weeks before your treatment, stop using skincare products that contain retinoids, exfoliants, or benzoyl peroxide. These can make your skin more sensitive and increase the risk of irritation.

Medications: Let us know if you are taking any photosensitizing medications (like Accutane). You may need to stop using these medications for a specified period before treatment, usually around six months, depending on your doctor's recommendation.

Medications: Let us know if you are taking any photosensitizing medications (like Accutane). You may need to stop using these medications for a specified period before treatment, usually around six months, depending on your doctor's recommendation.

Medications: Let us know if you are taking any photosensitizing medications (like Accutane). You may need to stop using these medications for a specified period before treatment, usually around six months, depending on your doctor's recommendation.

Immediately After Treatment

Frosting and Natural Reactions: You may notice a temporary "frosting" effect on the treated area, which is a natural reaction where carbon dioxide is released from the skin. Swelling, redness, and slight discomfort are also common. To alleviate these symptoms, you can apply a cold compress for up to 24 hours and take Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin). Avoid aspirin, as it can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Frosting and Natural Reactions: You may notice a temporary "frosting" effect on the treated area, which is a natural reaction where carbon dioxide is released from the skin. Swelling, redness, and slight discomfort are also common. To alleviate these symptoms, you can apply a cold compress for up to 24 hours and take Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin). Avoid aspirin, as it can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Frosting and Natural Reactions: You may notice a temporary "frosting" effect on the treated area, which is a natural reaction where carbon dioxide is released from the skin. Swelling, redness, and slight discomfort are also common. To alleviate these symptoms, you can apply a cold compress for up to 24 hours and take Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin). Avoid aspirin, as it can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Keep the Area Clean and Dry: Clean the treated area gently twice a day with mild soap and water, patting it dry. For the first 8-12 hours after your session, do not remove the dressing applied to the treatment area to protect it and promote healing.

Keep the Area Clean and Dry: Clean the treated area gently twice a day with mild soap and water, patting it dry. For the first 8-12 hours after your session, do not remove the dressing applied to the treatment area to protect it and promote healing.

Keep the Area Clean and Dry: Clean the treated area gently twice a day with mild soap and water, patting it dry. For the first 8-12 hours after your session, do not remove the dressing applied to the treatment area to protect it and promote healing.

Blistering and Healing

Blistering: Some patients may experience blisters as part of the healing process. Blisters are a normal side effect of laser tattoo removal but should not be popped or picked at. If a blister forms, keep it clean and dry, and protect it with a non-stick dressing if necessary. If the blister starts to ooze, apply a non-stick dressing and change it twice a day until the drainage stops. You can apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin) to the area if needed to prevent infection.

Blistering: Some patients may experience blisters as part of the healing process. Blisters are a normal side effect of laser tattoo removal but should not be popped or picked at. If a blister forms, keep it clean and dry, and protect it with a non-stick dressing if necessary. If the blister starts to ooze, apply a non-stick dressing and change it twice a day until the drainage stops. You can apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin) to the area if needed to prevent infection.

Blistering: Some patients may experience blisters as part of the healing process. Blisters are a normal side effect of laser tattoo removal but should not be popped or picked at. If a blister forms, keep it clean and dry, and protect it with a non-stick dressing if necessary. If the blister starts to ooze, apply a non-stick dressing and change it twice a day until the drainage stops. You can apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin) to the area if needed to prevent infection.

Scabs and Skin Integrity: If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking or scratching at scabs can lead to scarring. Keep the area open to the air once the first dressing is removed, but avoid bandaging it unless there are blisters that need protection.

Scabs and Skin Integrity: If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking or scratching at scabs can lead to scarring. Keep the area open to the air once the first dressing is removed, but avoid bandaging it unless there are blisters that need protection.

Scabs and Skin Integrity: If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking or scratching at scabs can lead to scarring. Keep the area open to the air once the first dressing is removed, but avoid bandaging it unless there are blisters that need protection.

Moisturizing: Maintaining proper moisture in the treated area is important. We recommend applying a thin layer of a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic ointment or healing balm, such as Aquaphor® or Vaseline®, daily for the first few days post-treatment. Avoid over-application, thin layers are better, as excessive moisture can hinder the healing process.

Moisturizing: Maintaining proper moisture in the treated area is important. We recommend applying a thin layer of a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic ointment or healing balm, such as Aquaphor® or Vaseline®, daily for the first few days post-treatment. Avoid over-application, thin layers are better, as excessive moisture can hinder the healing process.

Moisturizing: Maintaining proper moisture in the treated area is important. We recommend applying a thin layer of a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic ointment or healing balm, such as Aquaphor® or Vaseline®, daily for the first few days post-treatment. Avoid over-application, thin layers are better, as excessive moisture can hinder the healing process.

Antibiotic Ointments: Avoid using Neosporin® or similar over-the-counter antibiotic ointments containing neomycin, as these can cause allergic reactions and may increase the chance of blistering. If you experience blistering or broken skin, you may apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin® or Bacitracin® to the affected area.

Antibiotic Ointments: Avoid using Neosporin® or similar over-the-counter antibiotic ointments containing neomycin, as these can cause allergic reactions and may increase the chance of blistering. If you experience blistering or broken skin, you may apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin® or Bacitracin® to the affected area.

Antibiotic Ointments: Avoid using Neosporin® or similar over-the-counter antibiotic ointments containing neomycin, as these can cause allergic reactions and may increase the chance of blistering. If you experience blistering or broken skin, you may apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin® or Bacitracin® to the affected area.

Avoid Shaving or Scratching: Do not shave the treated area until it has fully healed, as this can irritate the skin and slow the healing process.

Avoid Shaving or Scratching: Do not shave the treated area until it has fully healed, as this can irritate the skin and slow the healing process.

Avoid Shaving or Scratching: Do not shave the treated area until it has fully healed, as this can irritate the skin and slow the healing process.

Other Aftercare Guidelines:

Avoid Makeup and Creams: Refrain from applying makeup, or other lotions to the treated area for at least 48 hours post-treatment.

Avoid Makeup and Creams: Refrain from applying makeup, or other lotions to the treated area for at least 48 hours post-treatment.

Avoid Makeup and Creams: Refrain from applying makeup, or other lotions to the treated area for at least 48 hours post-treatment.

No Swimming or Hot Tubs: Avoid swimming, hot tubs, or saunas to reduce the risk of infection.

No Swimming or Hot Tubs: Avoid swimming, hot tubs, or saunas to reduce the risk of infection.

No Swimming or Hot Tubs: Avoid swimming, hot tubs, or saunas to reduce the risk of infection.

Protect From Sun Exposure: After the area has healed, always protect it with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) for at least three months. This will help prevent pigmentation changes and protect the skin from further damage.

Protect From Sun Exposure: After the area has healed, always protect it with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) for at least three months. This will help prevent pigmentation changes and protect the skin from further damage.

Protect From Sun Exposure: After the area has healed, always protect it with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) for at least three months. This will help prevent pigmentation changes and protect the skin from further damage.

Avoid Strenuous Activity: For the first 48 hours, avoid physical activities that may cause excessive sweating. Activities like exercise can disrupt the healing process and cause irritation.

Avoid Strenuous Activity: For the first 48 hours, avoid physical activities that may cause excessive sweating. Activities like exercise can disrupt the healing process and cause irritation.

Avoid Strenuous Activity: For the first 48 hours, avoid physical activities that may cause excessive sweating. Activities like exercise can disrupt the healing process and cause irritation.