My tattooed skin has become scaly, dry and bit loose after first laser treatment. What's going on?

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I have a tattoo which is raised all the time since the day I got it. I had first laser treatment 6 weeks ago and seems and my skin treated skin has become very scaly, dry and loose. It can be easily differentiated with other skin. What's going on? Is it possible to remove such tattoo?

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.
You need a full history and examination to see what is the problem.
Wishing you all the best,
Dr Murray from Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The skin may change slightly after laser tattoo removal. Dry skin can be improved with Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides, which helps strengthen the moisture barrier function of the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

My tattooed skin has become scaly, dry and bit loose after first laser treatment. What's going on?

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