One week after my first laser tattoo removal w a Q switched laser-my tattoo is a bit scabby and a little red, is this normal?

October 11, 2017
Asked By:Andi81078

My tattoo is a little red and scabby one week after my first laser removal. Is this normal? I have been putting polysporin on it a few times a day

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Answer: Scab after Laser Tattoo Removal--takes a series of treatments

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October 13, 2017

Answer: Yes, that looks normal :)

October 13, 2017

Answer: Yes, that looks normal :)