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Swelling after laser tattoo removal on the wrist can take several days to two weeks depending on the number of pulses and size of tattoo. If you are using an antibiotic ointmnent and notice itching then you should stop using it and notify your physician in case of an allegic ointment reaction causing the swelling.
Tattoo excision is a common treatment - especially after failed laser treatment. In most cases, you will have to have serial excision. What this means is that as much of the tattoo is excised that will allow minimal tension on the closure. After the area heals, another excision is performed...
You should ask your pharmacist for a behind-the-counter numbing cream such as EMLA, or L-Max 4 which I think works better, but you need to be careful not to apply this to a large surface area as this can cause toxicity. The best is to call your doctor's office who will be doing the laser...
Unfortunately, because pinks and also yellows are the closest colors to natural skin color in caucasions, and lasers are designed not to damage skin, lasers do not remove these colors well. If they did, they would burn your skin as well. Blues and blacks are the easiest colors...
If you really don't want to try laser tattoo treatment, even though it may provide a wonderful result, you can see a plastic or dermatologic surgeon. The scar from surgery near the ankle can be horendous, though. It can open, get infected, or spread over time.
It is best to leave this area untouched by surgery as the risks are greater than an area that doesn't flex and extend as much. When operating on the joint, an incision is made and there is not much tension when the skin is closed because no skin is removed. When skin is excised, as it would be...
Yes, you can have laser tattoo removal with eye shields present. Seek the skills of an experienced plastic surgeon. This will likely require muliple treatments and may result in some temorary loss of your eyelashes
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