Does Laser Tattoo Removal Hurt (Remove unwanted tattoos with PicoSure 2020)

Does Tattoo removal hurt. Laser tattoo removal typically does involve some level of pain during and after treatment. Just as with receiving a tattoo. Some find it mildly uncomfortable and others nearly unbearable. Many compare it to having their tattoo applied common descriptions are like a hot rubber band snap or grease popping if you're sensitive to pain or have your tattoo in a sensitive area you may experience more discomfort areas with more fat tend to be less painful than bony or thin areas.

Just as with tattoo application there may also be discomfort after treatment as the skin heals. The good news is that as treatment progresses they're easier to tolerate and there are ways to keep you more comfortable during your laser treatment. Topical numbing cream such as light cane can be applied an hour ahead of treatment and covered with plastic wrap to keep it on the skin. It will be carefully removed before your laser treatment during treatment chilled air is blown onto the skin to minimize the healing heating effect and provide comfort.

In some cases numbing is injected into the skin. Although this is also painful for the next several days after your treatment you may experience tenderness redness swelling blistering and minor discomfort. During this recovery period it's important to follow care instructions which typically include ointment and bandaging to prevent scarring. You may see peeling and flaking as healing continues and should avoid swimming or UVA exposure laser tattoo removal works by targeting the pigment of ink in the dermis the deeper skin layers

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