Tattoo Removal After Care | Karla's Skin Clinic

📌 Important Pre-Treatment Information for Laser Tattoo Removal

✅ Shave the Area Before Treatment
The treatment area must be completely hair-free. Please shave the area on the day of your appointment to avoid delays.
🚫 No Tanning or Fake Tan
The skin must be free from any sun exposure or artificial tan.
A tanned area may postpone treatment, as we need to perform an accurate skin analysis for safety and effectiveness.
💉 Numbing Cream Available
A local anaesthetic (numbing) cream is available upon request during your consultation. Let us know if you'd prefer to use this before treatment.
⚠️ Disclose Allergies
Please inform us of any allergies during your consultation to ensure your safety during treatment.
📝 Consultation Forms Required
All clients must complete a consultation and medical form during their first session. This helps us tailor the treatment to your needs and health history.

✅ Redness & Raised Rash Are Normal
Immediately after treatment, the skin will likely be red and raised, similar to a mild rash. This is a normal response.
🧊 Cooling Aftercare Is Provided
Ice packs are available and offered immediately after treatment to reduce discomfort and swelling.
🏠 Use Ice at Home
At home, apply an ice pack or frozen peas wrapped in a clean tea towel for short intervals to help with swelling and redness.
🩹 Pinpoint Bleeding May Occur
Some minor pinpoint bleeding is normal and temporary. Our team will apply an aftercare gel immediately after your session to support healing.
💧 Healing & Scabbing
The treated area may scab during the healing process. Avoid picking or scratching to prevent scarring and infection.
📝 You’ll Receive a Post-Treatment Advice Sheet
After your session, you'll be given detailed aftercare instructions including recommended healing gels to use at home.
☀️ Protect the Area from Sun Exposure
Your skin will be more sensitive to UV rays post-treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 1 week
- Cover the area with clothing when outdoors
- Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen (minimum SPF 30) if the area is exposed

🚫 Avoid the Following After Treatment
To prevent irritation, infection, or delayed healing:
❌ Picking or scratching scabs – this can lead to permanent scarring
❌ Using soap or perfumed products on the area for the first 48 hours
❌ Strenuous physical activity (sweating can irritate the area) for 1–2 days
❌ Swimming, hot tubs, or saunas until the scab has fully healed – this can slow healing and increase risk of infection

If you experience anything unusual or have questions about your healing process, don’t hesitate to contact us.

📍 Karla's skin clinic (Drayton Bassett)
📞 07572351219
📧 Karlaskinclinic@gmail.com
🌐 www.karlaskinclinic.com