This morning I had my first tattoo removal using a Picoway laser. A couple years ago I had a another tattoo removed and don't remember it hurting nearly as much as my treatment earlier today. I changed my clothes and noticed blood had soaked through my bandage. Is this normal or should I be worried? The area appears to have stopped bleeding and feels like a bad sunburn right now. Thanks in advance.
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May 16, 2017
Answer: Not abnormal
Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Picoway is a very useful tool for removing pigmentation, skin lightening and to some extent, textural improvement. Tattoos are just one indication, but we use Picoway for a wide range of pigmentary conditions. But it is not the best tool for skin tightening. Also, a single treatment modality fo...
When we use the Resolve by Picoway, we usually only have some mild redness or flushing of the cheeks. It is rare for us to see true blistering or removal of the skin. The Resolve uses photo acoustic properties in a holographic manner to remove pigment and stimulate the...
Hi, If you have had the 532nm, for your pigmentation, yes, there will be some darkening of pigment in the first week to two.This usually resolves with some scaling and desquamation. Make sure to wear sunscreen properly and avoid excessive sun exposure. That is very important during this peri...
