What do I put on tattoo after laser removal?

For the first three days, cover the area with a layer of antibiotic healing ointment. Keep it bandaged with sterilized gauze. Don’t apply any other creams or makeup to the treated area within the first few days. You can remove the bandage after three days, but keep the area as clean and dry as possible.

How long should I keep my tattoo covered after laser removal?

3 days
It is important that you apply the ointment to your skin three times daily and keep your tattoo covered with a bandage for at least 3 days. By doing this, you are protecting your damaged and weak skin from infection. After those three days have passed, you MUST remove the bandage and expose your skin to the air.

Is YAG laser good for tattoo removal?

In general, Nd:YAG lasers can treat 90 – 95% of tattoos, since red and black are the most popular tattoo ink colors. Both Nd:YAG wavelengths are safe on all skin types and allow for the most efficacious tattoo laser removal procedures available.

What can’t you do after laser tattoo removal?

What to Avoid After Laser Tattoo Removal

1. Never Pick Scabs or Blisters. Don’t pick at any scabs, which could cause scarring.
2. Avoid Vigorous Exercise During the First 24 Hours.
3. Avoid Prolonged Exposure to the Sun.
4. Refrain from Alcohol and Smoking.
5. Artificial Tanners.

Where does YAG laser peripheral iridotomy take place?

A YAG laser peripheral iridotomy is performed almost exclusively for patients with narrow angles, narrow angle glaucoma, or acute angle closure glaucoma. Aqueous fluid is made in the ciliary body of the eye, which is situated behind the iris.

Do you need to be accompanied for YAG laser treatment?

No. This is because dilating eye drops may be used to open up the pupil(s). Even if dilating eyedrops are not used, your vision will be a little blurred for minutes or hours after the treatment. It is therefore advisable not to drive and to make alternative arrangements. Do I need to be accompanied for my treatment? Not necessarily.

What happens to your eye after laser iridotomy?

I found some information on laser iridotomy that says the following: “Mild light sensitivity and a scratchy feeling on the surface of the eye are also common for 24-72 hours after the procedure. Very rarely, the patient may experience an extra “ghost image” through the tiny opening in the iris.

When did they start using laser iridotomy for glaucoma?

Thanks for emailing that article! Laser peripheral iridotomy is the standard first-line treatment in closed angle glaucoma and eyes at risk for this condition. It has been used since 1984 both as treatment and prevention of the disease.