Laser Tattoo - The Healing Begins

Unlike my very first treatment, there were blisters forming up from the wound. After the 2nd treatment onwards, the blisters were nowhere to be seen. As per the last few sessions, the symptoms are very much the same. With constant itch as the wound starts to heal.

Above picture shows that the tattoo ink has greatly diminished as compared to the first. The blood seems to be oozing from the darker lines or rather the ink starts to break up and repel itself from the skin. How exactly does the laser break up the tattoo ink?

This is what I found according to my previous research,

Precise wavelengths of light generated by the tattoo removal laser are designed to be absorbed by the ink in your tattoo. Like absorption of any other kind of energy, this absorption will lead to a transfer of energy, leading to the ink in your tattoo heating up. This heating happens in a fraction of a second and causes the ink to shatter into tiny pieces. Before, the ink particles were too large for your body to remove. Now, though, they are fragments that are able to be flushed away by your body’s immune system.

Laser tattoo healing progress

Everything takes time to heal if you agree with me. This laser tattoo removal healing process is worth bearing if I have a tattoo that no longer suits me, or that fits my interests and lifestyle.

Luckily what used to be permanent may successfully be removed when I am committed to repeat laser removal treatments. I have already realize this by now, but multiple treatments will be required and unfortunately, the number of sessions isn't something that can be predetermined during my initial consultation.

Lighter ink colour during the healing process

My doctor gave me a standard 6-to-8 treatments answer on average. In addition, intervals between treatments are a also a key factor. I know I want to remove that unwanted ink as quickly as possible, but treating again too soon can increase the risk of side effects like skin irritation and open wounds.

In the meantime I can only bite my teeth and move on and I cant' wait for my 4th session and see the results. As mentioned, the blog is dedicated to the whole process of my tattoo laser removal.

Latest results as of today