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Hives after Q switched laser tattoo removal session. Any suggestions?

ANDREA0613Sep 22, 2016
I had a tattoo removal session with a q switched laser 8 weeks ago. 6 weeks ago I developed hives/swelling in lips and eyes lids and was put on steriods for 3 weeks. Now I am only on antihistamines 2 times a day bit I still have hives that come and go on my tattooed wrist, other arm and sometimes torso. My skin has been itchy as well for the past three weeks. Will this every go away? How much longer will this go on for? My GP doesn't seem to know anything about why I am experiencing this?

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This can be removed with lasers in a series of treatments. The PicoWay Laser would be a good choice. Please see an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

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It's unfortunate because your tattoo is so visible, but tattoo removal takes a number of sessions and this will take many. Redness is a normal part of the healing process.  Removing a tattoo is way more painful and costly than getting one. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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White discoloration after tattoo removal usually improves with time or fractional laser treatments or latisse.  Please continue your treatments and then consider furture options for any "ghosting" effect.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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