results after first candela laser tattoo

Since the ink particles are carried away through the blood system, I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Even though it is summer in California I have kept away from tanning in order not to interfere with my results, I also drink lots of water. I apply bacitracin ointment and cover the area through out the healing process which usually takes about a week or so. I have not yet experienced any type of blistering. There was a tiny bit of brusing right around the edges along with a little swelling which went away in about two days of so. This time around the healing took a little bit longer than usual because my scabs were a little thicker than my last session. The intensity on the PicoWay increases for every session. Once i am in the patients chair it only take about 5 minute from there. I also avoid applying any lotions on the area before the procedure. Since I always avoid to wet the area post treatment for at least 24 hours, I shower before going in. On the previous update, after session number two, the results were visible but more so in person. I'm one step closer to complete removal of my tattoo and the results are great so far. Either way I'm so happy to finally wear low cut jeans and a bathing suit without having people ask me what my tattoo is about. I have noticed a bit of discoloration where there is no longer ink, but I'm hoping once all the ink is completely gone I can tan and it will be unnoticeable. I have been applying Vitamin E ointment (personal choice) after it is completely healed to help prevent scarring. The results are great so far! Since my tattoo is in my lower abdomen, I have to be very selective on the pants and underwear I choose to wear because it can easily rub against the scabs causing them to fall before time and increase the chances of scarring. After applying bacitracin and taping the non stick gauze the process is done, the area is usually in shock so I get a bit of sharp pains that last about half a second and come and go every now and then following the 2 hours after the procedure, or usually just feels like a sunburn. The process only takes about a few minutes since my tattoo is just about the size of a credit card and the feeling is like most people have described that of snapping rubber bands. Ok, so maybe this time I should of considered applying numbing cream, the pain was a bit intense and I can smell the burnt skin.

Results after first candela laser tattoo