Post-Treatment Care: Optimising Healing and Protecting Your Skin After Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal is only part of your journey — what you do after each session determines how well your skin heals and how effectively your body clears the ink. This guide walks you through exactly what to expect, how to care for your skin, and how LED light therapy supports faster recovery and smoother results.
1. The First 24–48 Hours: Calm and Cool
It’s normal to feel warmth, redness, and mild swelling straight after treatment. These are signs your body is beginning its repair process.
Keep it clean: Wash gently with mild, fragrance-free soap and pat dry.
Cool the skin: Use a cool compress or your Zimmer Cryo unit to ease heat and swelling.
Avoid heat exposure: Skip saunas, exercise, or long hot showers for a day or two.
Hands off: Don’t rub, scratch, or cover too tightly — let the skin breathe.
2. Managing Redness, Swelling, and Blistering
Swelling and tiny blisters are common in the first few days. Treat the area kindly.
Don’t pop or pick — allow any crusts or blisters to heal naturally.
Apply a thin layer of your clinician-recommended healing ointment to prevent dryness.
Elevate limbs if swollen and use anti-inflammatories if advised.
Keep clothing loose to prevent friction.
3. Preventing Infection
Freshly lasered skin is delicate, so hygiene is everything.
Always wash your hands before touching the area.
Avoid pools, spas, and ocean water until healed.
Choose breathable fabrics to reduce irritation.
Contact your clinic if you notice spreading redness, pus, or increased warmth.
4. Support Healing from the Inside Out
Your immune system does most of the heavy lifting — clearing ink particles and rebuilding tissue.
Eat a nutrient-rich diet with vitamins A, C, and E.
Stay hydrated to support lymphatic drainage.
Rest well to boost recovery.
Avoid smoking and excess alcohol, which delay healing.
5. LED Light Therapy: Science-Backed Skin Recovery
At PIKO Laser Tattoo Removal, LED therapy is built into your post-treatment plan. It accelerates repair, reduces inflammation, and supports your body’s natural healing response.
🔹 Blue Light (415 nm) - Kills surface bacteria, reduces infection risk, and calms early inflammation.
🔸 Red Light (633 nm) - Stimulates collagen production and blood flow to speed tissue repair and reduce redness.
🔺 Near-Infrared Light (830 nm) -Penetrates deeper layers to boost cellular energy (ATP), enhance lymphatic drainage, and support the immune system’s ink-clearing process.
Together, these wavelengths work synergistically — calming irritation, preventing infection, and accelerating recovery so your skin can heal cleanly and evenly.
6. Long-Term Skin Protection
Even once redness fades, your skin remains sensitive and needs protection.
Apply SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen daily after the area has re-epithelialised.
Avoid tanning or direct UV exposure between sessions.
Keep skin hydrated and nourished.
Allow at least 8–10 weeks between treatments for complete recovery and optimal clearance.
7. When to Contact Your Clinic
Reach out if you notice any of the following:
Spreading redness or worsening pain
Thick yellow discharge
Fever or feeling unwell
Concerns about pigmentation or scarring
At PIKO Laser Tattoo Removal, you’ll always have post-treatment support and guidance. Healing is a partnership — and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Post-treatment care is about protecting, supporting, and nourishing your skin. With consistent aftercare and advanced LED light therapy, you can reduce downtime, minimise complications, and achieve the safest and smoothest possible outcome.