My tattoo is raised 9 days after laser tattoo removal. Is this normal?

Tattoo removal causes some transient reactions in the skin. The swelling is usually normal, but should subside within days of treatment. If you have questions, seek the advice of your treating physician. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Kare Plastic Surgery

It is normal to have a raised appearance within the first two weeks of treatment. If this persists after three to four weeks then I would discuss your concerns with your treating physician to make sure you are not having a reaction to the treatment.

There are many FDA cleared lasers for tattoo removal.The answer is not Picosure for every case !Raising of the skin as you describe can occur and unless there is no redness or red streaks and inordinate sudden pain, there is no concern and this is a normal response with the healing process of some picosecond lasers like Picosure and PicoWay as well as RevLite and Alexandrite TriVantage. 

When in doubt, a patient should always check
with their physician if an unexpected reaction has occurred.There are many known reactions possible
following laser tattoo removal, including redness, blistering, bruising, swelling
and tenderness.These may vary based on
the size and location of the treated area, color of ink and a patient’s general
health. At Hall Plastic Surgery in
Austin, TX we use the PicoSure™ laser exclusively for our tattoo removals
because it causes fewer unwanted side effects.Because the PicoSure™ pulse is so fast, collateral damage to the adjacent
tissue is avoided; the ink is destroyed but the skin remains intact.

Thank you for your question. It is best to
follow up with your doctor to make sure you are healing properly. I also
suggest learning about the Picosure laser; this laser will permanently remove
your tattoo without causing harm to the surrounding tissue.