Laser Tattoo Removal Aftercare
A few simple steps between sessions make a real difference to fade quality and skin recovery.
Healing Time
1–2 Weeks
Cooling
First 24 Hours
Protect
SPF 50 Daily
No
Picking or Popping
Step by step
Healing timeline
The typical phases to expect between sessions.
First 24 hours
- White frosting settles within 30 minutes
- Use a cool compress. Never ice directly on skin
- Cover with a sterile, non-stick dressing
Days 2–3
- The area may feel tender, blistered or lightly scabbed
- Keep it clean, dry and covered
- Never pop blisters or pick scabs
Week 1
- Swelling settles and any blisters resolve
- A light cooling gel or plain aloe can help
- No swimming, heavy sweating or hot baths
Between sessions
- Leave at least 6 weeks after your last session
- Apply SPF 50 every day the area sees sun
- Take photos. Fading is often more dramatic than it feels
Fully settled
- Skin returns to its normal tone and texture
- Ready for the next session, or a final assessment
Do & don't
Look after your skin
Small habits that give you the cleanest fade between sessions.
Do
- Cool the area with a clean compress in the first 24 hours
- Keep the area clean, dry and covered for the first few days
- Rinse gently after 24 hours with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap
- Wear SPF 50 every day the area sees sun
- Take progress photos to see the fade clearly
- Get in touch if anything looks or feels unusual
Don’t
- Pop blisters or pick scabs
- Swim, sauna or use hot tubs for at least 7 days
- Sunbathe or use sunbeds between sessions
- Sweat heavily for 48 hours after a session
- Book sessions closer than 6 weeks apart
- Apply thick creams, perfumes or scented lotions
FAQs
The questions we're asked most between laser sessions.
What's normal
Small blisters in the first 24–48 hours. Leave them alone and keep them covered.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Blisters spreading, filled with cloudy fluid, or the skin around them is hot and painful.
What's normal
Light movement after 48 hours, once heavy sweating is off the cards.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: You've sweated heavily on a fresh session and the area is now sore or weeping.
What's normal
Quick lukewarm showers from 24 hours after treatment.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: The area has been soaked, is now weeping or has a lifted scab.
What's normal
At least 6 weeks apart, once skin is fully healed and back to its normal tone.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Skin is still healing, discoloured or textured near your next booking.
What's normal
Keep the area out of direct sun and wear SPF 50 every day between sessions.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: You've had sun exposure and the skin has darkened or become blotchy.
What's normal
Some tattoos briefly look darker after the first sessions as pigment shatters and rises. It's temporary.
💬 Need some reassurance?
If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Darkening spreads well beyond the tattoo or the skin feels raised and warm.
Healing Checker
Answer a few quick questions tailored to the treatment you're viewing. We'll help you understand what is commonly seen while healing and what to do next. This is guidance, not a diagnosis.
Takes less than 60 seconds
Where to go for help
- Common healing signs
- Mild redness, tenderness, swelling, light flaking or a little clear fluid early on.
- Ask the studio
- Irritation that is not settling, snagging, jewellery questions or anything unclear.
- Seek medical advice today
- Increasing pain, heat, spreading redness, yellow or green discharge, fever or feeling unwell. Contact your GP urgently or call NHS 111, without waiting for our reply. Seek emergency care if you are seriously unwell.
Still need help?
Send us a clear photo and one of our experienced team members will review it and advise on the next steps. If appropriate, we'll recommend a studio check-up or seeking medical advice.