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• Consider painkillers – in case the healing tenderness and inflammation, it is recommended to take painkillers. By all means, avoid painkillers like Aspirin, since they can have blood-thinning effects, increase bleeding and bruising in the treated area.
• Avoid covering the blisters with makeup – in cases of visible tattoo removal blisters, some people tend to apply makeup foundations and concealers to minimize the redness and tenderness visibility. However, by applying makeup, you can cause inflammation and infection as you directly transfer bacteria and germs from the makeup onto the blisters.

Blister Complications and Solutions

In some cases, laser tattoo removal can result in blister complications. Some of the complications include;

• Blister swelling – sometimes the body recognized the laser treatment as a direct attack. Therefore, to get rid of the ‘attack’, the treated area swells; this is a body’s protective response. In some cases, the swelling can also be an indication of an allergic reaction. So, to keep the swelling under control, seek medical attention.
• Blister itching – it is a rather common thing for the blister to itch, especially when they start to dry out and form scabs. However, the itching can in some cases become too uncomfortable and even painful.

Some people have described the itching as maddening. By scratching the itch, you can cause numerous complications, so it is important to resist the urge to scratch the itch. What you can do is go and see a dermatologist who will provide you with valuable insight and possible treatment solutions.

• Hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation – after a laser tattoo removal, it is possible to experience changes in the skin pigmentation of the treated area. Skin discoloration is a common occurrence, mostly because of the skin blistering and creating patches of new, lighter skin.

Even though hyper- and hypopigmentation aren’t considered to be a complication, it can still be a bothersome issue to many people, mostly due to the aesthetics and visual appearance.