Tattoo Removal: Do’s & Don'ts - Beaver Valley Foot Clinic

Tattoo Removal: Do’s & Don’ts

Ice and elevate the area the night after Tattoo Removal treatment.
Use antibacterial soap and warm water to clean the treated area three times a day for two weeks.
Cover the treated area securely to avoid infection. Disinfect the area promptly if it is exposed to dirt or bacteria, until the area is completely healed.
Treat the area gently until it is fully healed.
Rub a VERY thin layer of Aquaphor on the area and apply a non-stick pad over it until the treated area is healed (this takes between three days to two weeks).
Drink a gallon of water daily. This will help flush out the fragmented ink.
After the area is completely healed, apply sunblock two times a day until your next appointment with a specialist.
Keep the area covered and avoid sunlight for at least two weeks. Direct sunlight increases your risk of developing hypo- or hyper-pigmentation spots.
If the area becomes itchy, apply cold compresses, benadryl and hydrocortisone cream.
Allow any blisters to heal by themselves. If you develop blisters, cover them with a non-stick pad until they heal.
Improve circulation in the healing area. Gently massage the area for 5 to 10 minutes daily. Engage in light physical activities. Take a walk to increase your circulation. This will kick your lymphatic system into overdrive, helping remove the fragmented ink.

Doctor bandaging foot patient after tattoo removal
Avoid any physical activities that may cause an increase in body temperature, sweating or a raised heart rate for at least 24 hours after treatment.
Don’t participate in other activities that will increase your body temperature like sitting in a hot tub or sauna for 24 hours post-treatment.
Don’t use the soap with scents or perfumes. These can irritate the skin and cause the healing to take longer.
Do not forcefully spray the treated area with water from a hose or powerful shower.
Don’t suffocate the skin with a thick layer of Aquaphor. By doing so, you risk infection and scarring. If scabs form, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
Stay away from carbonated drinks, alcohol or smoking while healing. An excessive amount of any of these will slow down your body, delaying the healing and fading process.
Avoid scratching or itching the treated area until it is 100% healed.
Don’t scratch or pop the blisters! This will increase the possibility of infection and risk scarring.
Don’t just sit around. Get your blood moving.