Is it safe to do another laser tattoo removal session 5 days after the first treatment? (Photo)

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The first session of laser tattoo removal didn't do anything to my black cross tattoo, should I do another session? I called the provider and was given a second session five days after the first one.My appt is today, but I see in my tattoo it has very small bubbles only in about 1/3 of the cross. Is it safe to do a second session with these bubbles?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and photos. It's really important to let the skin heal completely, about four weeks, before embarking on another treatment. If you are discouraged by your first treatment, consider the laser you're using. A Pico Laser breaks up pigment much faster than say a nano laser. Here are my tips for a successful tattoo removal. Good luck!Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting.  Here are some tips:
Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone.  Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops close as quickly as they open, leaving you out of luck on pre-paid packages.Stay out of the sun— sunlight can be harmful to healing in after any laser procedureAvoid infections- This means keep your tattoo area clean (i.e. don’t garden right after a tattoo removal on your arm, etc), don’t pick scabs or blisters if they occur.  Follow our post procedure instructions.  Avoid swimming for 48 hours as water can infect the treated areas.Allow healing between treatment sessions- typically 4-8 weeks.Be healthy- while the tattoo laser breaks up the tattoo particles, your body will actually eliminate the particles. Being healthy will help achieve this process faster and allow for consistent healing. Drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, and eat vitamin enriched foods.In our practice we utilize the currently most powerful Pico laser on the market called the PiQo4 by Lumenis.  The main advantage of a stronger tattoo laser (combining nano and pico wavelengths at greater power) is faster breakup of the tattoo.  The science of tattoo removal is complex but essentially the greater power will photo acoustically break up tattoo particles in smaller pieces. 
Best, 
Anil Shah

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Some blistering is typical with laser tattoo removal. Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. We use pfd patches to speed up the process, but it will take a series of treatments. Typically, sessions are spread out about every 4 weeks. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Adaeze Okeke, MD · Answer

It is not safe to do two laser tattoo removal sessions so close together. If done correctly the laser will essentially create a first degree burn on the epidermis which will need time to heal. Those bubbles look like the typical blisters we see with the laser and are a sign that your immune system is responding correctly to the treatment. If there is some concern that not all of the tattoo was lasered then you can certainly laser the areas that were not touched. Generally you should wait at least 6 weeks between sessions to avoid any scarring. I hope that helps, good luck!

Kory Kitagawa, MD · Answer

You need to wait until your skin has healed before doing another laser tattoo-removal session. A board-certified dermatologist would not try to treat you again five days later.
The lasers we use, such as PicoWay, are quite powerful and effective. However, laser tattoo removal is a slow process. The tattoo’s pigment must be shattered layer by layer. In between your treatments, your skin heals and your body removes the minute pigment particles. That’s why it takes awhile to see a change in your tattoo. 
Please find a board-certified dermatologist to help you remove your tattoo with PicoWay so you don’t end up damaging your skin.

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD · Answer

it is recommended to wait until the wound is properly healed before doing another treatment this can prevent from getting a scar.

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