THE FACTS

After Care

Steel Works Aftercare Instructions: Laser Tattoo Removal

Treatment

Day 1: Day of Treatment

Cool pack: It is vital 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. Natural aloe vera gel may

also be applied.

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.

The treatment site has pinpoint bleeding, blistering or red,

yellow, or clear discharge and swelling.

Day 2: Day After Treatment

Cool pack: Continue to apply cool pack compress as noted above only as

needed for burning. Moisturize: Apply Vaseline or Aquaphor 3-4 times a day for

the first 3 days after treatment to promote healing and reduce itching and

irritation. Rest and Elevation: Continue to rest and elevate (especially important

for tattoos on the ankle or foot). Limit physical activities such as working out,

sports, etc.

Day 3: Until Healed

Moisturize: Keep treatment site well moisturized with Vaseline or

Aquaphor. Avoid: Any over the counter anti-bacterial ointments or creams as

they may cause allergy!

Activities: You may resume activities unless a blister is present. Avoid

swimming pools, ocean, and hot tub and 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 the blister. If

blister breaks apply Aquaphor and a non-stick bandage. If blister is painful you

may call the clinic to have it 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 office if you

suspect an infection.

Before Your Next Treatment: Apply UVA/UVB sunscreen SPF30 or higher to

tattoo when in direct sun light, avoid spray tanning for 2 weeks before, and shave

area day before next treatment.

Book Next Appointment: Should be booked in 6–12 weeks. It takes the body

up to four weeks to break down the ink so results will not be immediate and every

treatment will react differently.

Contact for Inquiries

Tracy Murphy

Phone: 250 863 0287

Email: tracy@steelworktattoos.com

Paul Thompson

Phone: 250 863 0283

Email: paul@steelworkstattoos.com