Had a laser hair treatment on my Brazilian area. I have a large black tattoo around my thigh. On the way home, a portion of the tattoo felt hot. I called the service provider who advised me to ice the area. I did and the next day it blistered. The blister popped and now the area is much darker. It feels itchy and sore. I'm not sure what to do. the provider has admitted the laser must have touched the tattoo but seems surprised. Should the tattoo have been covered? Will i have permanent damage?
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Thanks for the question. If your skin is irritated from shaving, I would give it time to heal before pursuing another hair removal treatment. Keep in mind that home laser systems do not provide consistent results of professional treatment. The home devices can also have risks you do not have to...
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Thanks for your question and posting pictures. I'm sorry this happened to you. You should immediately follow up with the supervising physician where the treatment took place. I am guessing that they used the wrong settings for device for your skin type and sun exposure. You should probab...