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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September 23, 2016
Answer: Hives After Laser Tattoo Removal--Allergic Reaction-Antihistamines/Oral Steroids--See an expert
Thanks for your question. Tattoo regret is very common. We have our patients wait 6-8 weeks after getting their tattoo to allow the skin to completely heal. Q-Switch or nanosecond lasers came out about 20 years ago. Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago. The majority of former Q-Sw...
After a brief Google search, we have no idea what a Plexr machine is or if it is approved for tattoo removal. We recommend using the best laser technology available.Q-Switch or nanosecond lasers came out about 20 years ago. Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago. The majority of for...
The medication makes your skin more sensitive to the laser. If you didn't have side effects from the laser immediately, then don't worry. This is something you need to discuss with the provider because settings will need to be adjusted in some cases.