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Swelling
Swelling
Swelling can be normal after laser tattoo removal treatment. There are a few measures that can be taken to manage the swelling.
It is best procedure to break up a large tattoo and treat over a couple of visits, particularly those in an extremity (arm or leg) and those that circumnavigate the limb.
In those that circumnavigate the limb, we want to not limit lymphatic flow. Swelling will normally subside the day after the treatment .
Recent studies have found that using low level laser procedures can help limit swelling. As lymph and blood flow is towards the heart, elevation of the limb, where possible is a good procedure to follow to minimise swelling.