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Tattoo Damage

asked 1 year ago by Somba in Sweden
Latest answer by Lisa Benest, MD
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Tags: burn, hair removal, tattoo

I was at my third IPL hair removal treatment for about 2 weeks ago and immediately after the session I got some blisters on a tattoo that I have. The technician had slipped and got me burned. Today one of these burned spots fell off and created a small "hole" on my leg. I wonder if I need to be worried or will it heal properly? My tattoo is not so big, maybe around 3cmx7cm and the damages are around 5 mm on each side (3 damages).

1 answer to Tattoo Damage

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May Need to Touch up Tattoo

Yes, lasers and bright light devices do carry a risk of these types of accidents. I do believe these holes will fill in. You will not be left with holes. However, you may have some scarring. The legs do take a lot longer to heal than other parts of the body, so you will need at least a year to see the final outcome. You should stay in contact with the technician and the doctor who oversees that procedure. I advise you to get it looked at by the supervising... more
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist

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