When you get a tattoo, the general idea is that the tattoo is permanent and will stay with you for the rest of your life. Sure, it almost sounds like people develop a romantic relationship with their tattoo, but truth to be told, one can get pretty attached to their body art. Tattoos become a part of you, literally and figuratively.

But, what happens when your tattoo doesn’t turn out as you wished, or it all gets messed up due to certain complications? Well, whenever something creates problems in your life, the best thing is to get rid of it. So, in case of a bad tattoo, the best thing to do is either conceal it with a new one or get rid of the tattoo for good.

Now, if you’re reading this, you’re either thinking about getting a tattoo removed, or you’ve done it already. Either way, you need answers.

The formation of blisters, a sad side effect of tattoo removal, is completely normal. But, how do you treat those blisters? No one wants a scarred reminder of what used to be a tattoo. So, in the following paragraphs, we’ll dive into some tips and tricks on how you can promote blister healing quickly and effectively.

Tattoo Removal Blisters: Explained

Why Do Tattoo Removal Blisters Appear?

When it comes to the reason why blisters appear after a laser tattoo removal procedure is complete, they can be completely tied down to the laser itself. The laser machine is designed to locate the pigment in the skin and uses heat to diffuse the pigment and disperse it in the skin. As a result, the tattoo is gone completely in the majority of the cases.

However, because of the heat the laser uses, it does damage the skin. Therefore, once the laser is done, the skin will start to heal, and one of the first sign of healing are blisters. Alongside blisters, there can be scabbing and crusting too.