Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser Tattoo Before-care.

It is important to understand and follow a few recommendations before your Laser Tattoo Removal session to ensure your skin responds well to the laser and to get the best results possible!

• Avoid sun and keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Regularly apply SPF 30+ to the area up to 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid blood thinning medications 48hours before, avoid natural thinners such as fish oil, no asprin and coffee before treatment
• No alcohol the night before or day of
• Reduce/ stop smoking up to 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid taking photosensitising drugs for at least 48 hours (about 3 days) before treatment (such as doxycycline and minocycline).
• Avoid using glycolic acid compounds and Retin-A 3 days before the treatment.
• Avoid waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories to the area up to 1 weeks prior.
• Shave the area 24 hours prior to treatment (Not relevant for Brow Tattoo).
• Ensure no fitted clothing is worn on the area where the tattoo is being removed. We suggest arriving with loose fitting clothing to prevent rubbing or irritation after treatment.
• Topical Anaesthetic can be applied to numb the surface or body part prior to treatment. We recommend applying the topical anaesthetic at least 1 hour before treatment. You can purchase a clinical strength topical anaesthetic cream or numbing cream application prior to your treatment from our a compound chemist however over the counter Emla and Nummit are great. 
• Be sure to check out the contraindications list for any illnesses or medical history that unfortunately cancels you out from being able to receive laser for your safety
• When booking in your appointment be sure to leave 48 hours without commitments incase of redness and possible inflammation 

 Laser Tattoo Removal After-care.

Proper eyebrow tattoo removal aftercare will control the ensuing redness, swelling, blisters, and itching of the skin and help to remove the tattoo the best way possible. 

Here are some tips for eyebrow tattoo removal aftercare:

• Prevent inflammation by using ice water compress immediately after treatment and for the rest of the day on and off for 10 minutes at at time every hour or so.
• Use aloe vera after treatment to cool and soothe and then later that day use zinc oxide cream. Zinc oxide topical cream is used to treat redness, burning, itching, and mild skin rashes.  This will be provided to you by Ms Precision.
• Dab the brows every hour to reduce weeping build up this reduces large scabbing
• Room temperate water wash gently in the shower that night no soaps and tissue dab dry.
• Sleep Upright that night. Very important to reduce fluids rushing to face and eyes.
• On the second and third day, if advised use antibiotic ointments such as salvon. These ointments are amazingly effective in preventing skin infections.
• From the fourth day on, use restorative creams like vitamin E to regenerate the skin..
• Protect the tattooed area from sunlight.
• If you smoke, try stopping or at least cutting down for the duration of your eyebrow tattoo removal journey. The healing process will be quicker and easier.
• Avoid picking: Blisters could potentially occur. Leave them. Don't pick, pop or scratch the treated area. 
• Avoid makeup: Don't apply makeup or creams to the treated area for at least 4-5 days. Infection control is important with that first 48 hours.
• Avoid exercise: Avoid exercise, body massages, and facial massages for at least a week. The heat from working out with make the area very uncomfortable.
• Avoid saunas and pools: Avoid saunas and pools for at least two weeks. 
• Avoid facial or body treatments: Avoid facial or body treatments for at least 3 - 4 weeks. 

Laser eyebrow tattoo removal is actually quite simple. First and foremost, you need to protect your eyebrows from the sun. And keep the eyebrow area and its surroundings dry for a few days. You may see inflammation and superficial red blisters on your skin. Don't worry as these will all be gone in a few days.  

Redness after laser eyebrow tattoo removal is due to skin inflammation. There is no need to worry at all as it will disappear after a few days. Some people’s skin may be more sensitive and after the eyebrow tattoo removal session, become red and swollen.

The healing process can take 4-6-weeks, depending on the ink used, the tattoos themselves, and how well you follow your aftercare.