Can I Go Out In The Sun After A Picosure Treatment?

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I have a tattoo on my wrist that I desperately WANT GONE!!! But I live in Southern California and spend a lot of time out in the sun. I also have a vacation to Hawaii planned in a month (woohoo!!!) and know that I'll be laying out by the pool A LOT. Should I wait to start treatments until after summer, or is okay to have the treated area exposed to UV rays?

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, I would highly recommend my patients waiting at least 4 weeks before having any sun exposure to the treated area this will avoid any damage to the skin.

Margaret Weiss, MD · Answer

Any tattoo treated with any laser will be sun-sensitive for weeks after the treatment; sunexposure will increase the risk of a sunburn and pigment change.  It is not okay to have the treated area exposed to UV rays.

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