Before your appointment

• Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks. Laser cannot be performed on sun tanned skin.

• Keep skin well moisturised

• Hydrate, eat well and exercise. Avoid alcohol the day before and of your appointment

• The healthier your immune system is, the better your results will be.

• Remove makeup and fake tan. Shave the area and avoid any beauty creams or products on the area on the day of your session

• We recommend applying numbing cream at least 1 hour prior to your appointment. Creams can be purchased from the chemist or online. Use a clear cling film to cover and occlude the cream, this helps with absorption.

After your appointment

• Day of Treatment (Day 1)

  Cool Pack: It is recommended to apply a cool pack to site on and off for the first hour. Alternate the compress on and off every 1 to 3 minutes as needed. Do not leave cool pack on the treated area for more than 5 minutes. A natural Aloe Vera gel or other topical burn gel may be used per physician’s preference.

  Rest: Limit physical activity on this day. Avoid exercising and any activity that results in perspiring. Avoid hot steamy showers and harsh soaps/cleansers.

  Elevate: The treated area should be elevated above the heart when possible. This is especially
  important for tattoos on the lower leg, ankle and feet.
  Notes: Please note your treatment site may exhibit different tissue reactions after each

  treatment.

  The following signs and symptoms are normal after laser treatment:

  ∑ The treatment site appears unchanged or appears brighter.

  ∑ The area will appear white, pink, or red.

  Day After Treatment (Day 2)

  ∑ The treatment site may have pinpoint bleeding, blistering or red, yellow, or clear discharge

• Cool Pack: Continue to apply cool pack as noted above only as needed for discomfort.

  Limit physical activities such as working out, sports, etc.

  Moisturize: Apply Vaseline or Aloe vera 3–4 times a day for the first 3 days after treatment to promote healing and reduce itching and irritation.
  swelling.

  
  Rest and Elevation: Continue to rest and elevate (especially important for tattoos on the lower body.

• Day 3 Until Healed

  
  Moisturize: Keep treatment site well moisturized with Vaseline or Aloe vera or other topical may be used per physician’s preference.

  Avoid: Any over the counter anti-bacterial ointments or creams as they may cause an allergic reaction.

  Activities: You may resume activities unless a blister is present. Avoid swimming pools, ocean, hot tub and other tub soaking pedicures for 5–7 days or until healed.

  Blistering: Blistering is normal. Do not pop or pick blisters. Blisters may take 1–2 weeks to resolve. You may use a non-stick bandage to protect a blister. If a blister breaks, apply Aquaphor and a non-stick bandage. If the blister is painful, contact physician, as it may need to be drained.

  Healing: Do not pick or remove scabs or crusts that develop during the healing process. This is a leading cause of infection and can lead to scarring. Healing can take anywhere from to 5 to 25 days (or more). Infections are rare, however if aftercare is not followed they can occur. The signs to look for are foul odor, fever, red streaks from area, yellow-green drainage, and pain. Call the clinic if you suspect an infection.

  Before Your Next Treatment: Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen (UVA/UVB) SPF30 or higher to tattoo when in direct sun light along with sun protective clothing. Avoid spray tanning products for 2 weeks prior to your next treatment. If necessary, shave the treatment area one day prior to your next treatment.

  Scheduling your Next Appointment: Schedule your follow up appointment in 12 weeks-24. It takes the body up to four weeks to begin to break down the ink, and it will continue to for 1-2 years, so results will not be immediate and every treatment will react differently.