I'm in the process of having a tattoo removed. I've had 3 treatments. The last treatment I had hurt a lot worse than the other two, and the nest day when I woke up and took off the banage, the WHOLE tattoo is a giant blister. It's so big that I'm afraid if I move my ankle the wrong way it's going to pop. I called the doctors, and they said that it's normal, and to just keep it covered. This doesn't sound right to me, any ideas or comments?
2006-06-30 04:00:04 · 5 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The removal of a tattoo with a laser is a heat and abrasion process. It probably feels like a burn, too. The body's natural response is to blister the skin to cushion it. The blister can be drained, but do not remove all of the skin until it dries out.
Given a few days, the blister will receed or drain on its own. Keeping the bandage on it will keep it under control and away from becoming infected.
2006-06-30 04:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Brewfun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are having it removed with lasers this is normal, just keep it covered. It is normal for it to blister.
2006-06-30 04:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah the blister thing is normal.
2006-06-30 04:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by roguequeen69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,you need to follow the doc's advice.Lazers burn,thats why it blistered,try some aloe vera or burn cream.also don't pick at it.
2006-06-30 04:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatly go and get a second opinion. You're right it isn't right at all.
2006-06-30 04:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by one_cinful_chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋