Laser removal offers the most effective option for tattoo removal

Whatever your reason, feelings of tattoo regret may lead you to consider laser tattoo removal, the gold standard for removing pigment.
When you get a tattoo, a small mechanical needle deposits pigment under the top layer of your skin (the epidermis) to the next layer (the dermis).
Laser tattoo removal is effective because the laser penetrates the epidermis and breaks down the pigment so your body can absorb or excrete it.
Laser removal offers the most effective option for tattoo removal.That said, the process does require some recovery time.It also comes with some potential side effects, including blisters, swelling, and skin discoloration.
Blisters after laser tattoo removal are fairly common, especially for people with darker skin.You’re also more likely to develop blisters if you don’t follow your dermatologist’s aftercare advice.
In the past, laser tattoo removal often used Q-switched lasers, which experts believe are the safest.These lasers use very short pulse durations to break up tattoo particles.
Recently developed picosecond lasers have shorter pulse durations.They can target the tattoo pigment more directly, so they have less effect on the skin around the tattoo.Since picosecond lasers are more effective and require less treatment time, they have become the standard for tattoo removal.
During laser tattoo removal, the laser emits fast, high-power light pulses that heat the pigment particles, causing them to break apart.This heat can cause blisters, especially when using high-intensity lasers.
This is because blisters form in response to the body’s reaction to skin friction or burns.They form a protective layer on the injured skin to help it heal.
While you may not be able to completely prevent blisters after laser tattoo removal, having the procedure done by a board-certified dermatologist can help lower your chances of developing blisters or other complications.
Tattoo removal blisters usually appear within a few hours of laser treatment.Depending on factors such as tattoo color, age, and design, removal may take anywhere from 4 to 15 times.
The blisters usually last one to two weeks, and you may also notice some crusting and crusting on the treated area.
Always be sure to follow your dermatologist’s aftercare guidelines.Taking good care of your skin after tattoo removal will not only help prevent blisters from forming, but it will also help your skin heal faster.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, if you don’t have blisters, your skin is likely to heal up to 5 days after surgery.Blisters after tattoo removal take about a week or two to fully heal.
Once the dead skin cells are sloughed off, the underlying skin may appear pale pink, white, and different from your typical skin tone.This color change is only temporary.The skin should heal completely in about 4 weeks.
Following any aftercare instructions you receive will help promote faster healing and reduce the risk of infection and other complications.