How to prepare for your laser tattoo removal appointment

Eat a full meal or snack before your appointment. Clients sometimes get light-headed because they come on an empty stomach. Also, make sure you have had plenty of fluids.

If you’re a smoker, consider quitting. Cigarette smoke slows healing and increases the risk of complications.

Avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, and cover-up for four weeks prior to your first laser tattoo removal session. Tanned skin looks great, but it is more prone to adverse reactions.

Wear loose-fitting clothing over the area to be treated.

Consider taking Tylenol or another nonaspirin pain medication before your procedure. This can help alleviate any potential discomfort.

Avoid taking aspirin and ibuprofen: They may cause you to bruise after your treatment.

Make sure the area to be treated is clean and free of lotions, perfumes, and cosmetics.

We ask that you are freshly showered or bathed with completely clean skin, without lotions, oils, creams or fragrances of any kind before coming in. If there is excessive hair in the treatment area, we recommend shaving the area prior to treatment.

Do not use any topical products that cause photosensitivity (e.g. hydroxy acids, salicylic acid, retinols, and benzoyl peroxide) in the treatment areas for three days before treatment. Use a gentle cleanser and lotion on treated areas.