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Is this normal blistering after a picosure laser treatment? Seems a little big. (photos)

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Blistering (PicoSure)

September 13th, 2016
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Thanks for your question and photo. With any laser this is a risk but uncommon for it to get larger. With more treatments the blistering may subside. Be very careful not to pick at the scabs or do further treatments until you have healed entirely. Also keep out of the sun and do not pop! Should it worsen you should contact your doctor immediately to avoid infection. Hope this helps. Best, Dr. Ka
Bruce E. Katz, MD


New York Dermatologic Surgeon
3.8 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

September 13th, 2016

Blistering (PicoSure)

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Thanks for your question and photo. With any laser this is a risk but uncommon for it to get larger. With more treatments the blistering may subside. Be very careful not to pick at the scabs or do further treatments until you have healed entirely. Also keep out of the sun and do not pop! Should it worsen you should contact your doctor immediately to avoid infection. Hope this helps. Best, Dr. Ka
Bruce E. Katz, MD


New York Dermatologic Surgeon
3.8 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Blistering is a normal risk

June 27th, 2016
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The formation of fluid-filled blisters is a normal risk of laser tattoo removal. Keep the skin protected, apply bacitracin or neosporin, avoid sun exposure and simply allow the skin to heal. Follow up with your primary doctor if the pain does not subside or if the area becomes infected (red, swollen, warm, draining pus). Sincerely, Dr. Rosenberg.
David S. Rosenberg, MD
June 27th, 2016

Blistering is a normal risk

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The formation of fluid-filled blisters is a normal risk of laser tattoo removal. Keep the skin protected, apply bacitracin or neosporin, avoid sun exposure and simply allow the skin to heal. Follow up with your primary doctor if the pain does not subside or if the area becomes infected (red, swollen, warm, draining pus). Sincerely, Dr. Rosenberg.
David S. Rosenberg, MD

Blistering after laser tattoo removal

June 13th, 2016
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Some blistering can occur after laser tattoo removal. It is important to use wound care after the treatment. Apply bacitracin and clean gauze daily until the area heals. It can take anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks for the wound to heal. The blister will pop on its own. Call your provider if there is any redness, pus or fever. 

All the best
Dr Soni

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Hardik Soni, MD

Hardik Soni, MD
Summit Emergency Medicine Physician
5.0 out of 5 stars 47 reviews

June 13th, 2016

Blistering after laser tattoo removal

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Some blistering can occur after laser tattoo removal. It is important to use wound care after the treatment. Apply bacitracin and clean gauze daily until the area heals. It can take anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks for the wound to heal. The blister will pop on its own. Call your provider if there is any redness, pus or fever. 

All the best
Dr Soni

Learn more: http://www.myethosspa.com/services/tattoo-removal/

Hardik Soni, MD

Hardik Soni, MD
Summit Emergency Medicine Physician
5.0 out of 5 stars 47 reviews

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