When you get a tattoo, the general idea is that the tattoo is permanent and will stay with you for the rest of your life. Sure, it almost sounds like people develop a romantic relationship with their tattoo, but truth to be told, one can get pretty attached to their body art. Tattoos become a part of you, literally and figuratively.<\/p>\n
But, what happens when your tattoo doesn’t turn out as you wished, or it all gets messed up due to certain complications? Well, whenever something creates problems in your life, the best thing is to get rid of it. So, in case of a bad tattoo, the best thing to do is either conceal<\/a> it with a new one or get rid of the tattoo for good.<\/p>\n Now, if you’re reading this, you’re either thinking about getting a tattoo removed, or you’ve done it already. Either way, you need answers.<\/p>\n The formation of blisters, a sad side effect of tattoo removal<\/a>, is completely normal. But, how do you treat those blisters? No one wants a scarred reminder of what used to be a tattoo. So, in the following paragraphs, we’ll dive into some tips and tricks on how you can promote blister healing quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n When it comes to the reason why blisters appear after a laser tattoo removal<\/a> procedure is complete, they can be completely tied down to the laser itself. The laser machine is designed to locate the pigment in the skin and uses heat to diffuse the pigment and disperse it in the skin. As a result, the tattoo is gone completely in the majority of the cases.<\/p>\n However, because of the heat the laser uses, it does damage the skin. Therefore, once the laser is done, the skin will start to heal, and one of the first sign of healing are blisters. Alongside blisters, there can be scabbing and crusting too.<\/p>\n Blisters, scabs, and crust are all a good sign; when they occur, it means there is a new layer of skin being formed and the treated area is healing. The reason blisters occur themselves is more of a protective nature. The bubbles the blisters cause are a form of skin protection; the bubbles are preventing germs and bacteria from entering the treated area and causing infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once the laser removal process is done, in the place where the tattoo once was, blisters will appear. From the moment they appear to the moment they turn into scabs and crusts and fall off, you will have to wait between a few days to a few weeks. To be more precise, the longevity of scabs depends on numerous things;<\/p>\n Now, if the tattoo was placed somewhere highly sensitive, where the skin is thinner and there are a lot of nerve endings, the blisters might stick around for a week.<\/p>\n On the other hand, if the removed tattoo was colored and contained pigments like red, yellow, or green, the blisters will be more severe since it will take more time and heat for the laser to diffuse the ink. If the ink was black, the laser removal will be done faster, meaning the blisters won’t be as dramatic and might heal in up to 72 hours.<\/p>\n Upon laser removal procedure completion, you will be provided with information regarding the aftercare. However, sometimes you simply need more insight when it comes to the very treatment and aftercare<\/a>, so here it goes;<\/p>\n Then, you can proceed to wash the area once a day with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap. Make sure to tap dry the area once you’re done, using a paper towel or a clean towel\/cloth.<\/p>\n The ointment also prevents heavy blistering and promotes the quicker formation of new skin layers. Antibiotic ointment is available over-the-counter or online as well. Make sure to use apply thin ointment layers up to three times a day for the full effect.<\/p>\n Picking will prolong the healing of the blisters, and you may even introduce germs and bacteria to the area, and cause an infection. Picking and peeling blisters and scabs may completely disrupt the healing process and even cause skin pigmentation issues later on.<\/p>\n Long showers and swimming can prevent this process from occurring, which might prolong the healing duration overall. We also recommend you minimize sweat-inducing activities until at least the crust has formed. Sweat can also cause excess moisture in the healing area, and introduce germs and bacteria too.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0Showering With a New Tattoo: Can You Do It and How?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Make sure to use a sunblock of 25 SPF and higher. You should apply the sunblock for at least two or three months, or until the area is fully healed. In some cases, the blisters may cause scarring in the formerly tattooed area. Even then, you need to apply sunblock to protect the scarring from further damage.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0Tattoo Pain Management: How to Make Tattoos Less Painful<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTattoo Removal Blisters: Explained<\/h2>\n
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