Overall, post-care [aftercare] for tattoo removal is incredibly easy.
Keep it clean, keep it out of the sun, keep it cool, and keep it calm.
Keep it cool:
The treated area may feel like a sunburn for the first 24 hrs to 2 wks, depending on your inflammation response, and should be treated as such. Ice, cold aloe gel, burn gel, and cold arnica gel can be used within the first 24 hours and beyond to relieve discomfort due to heat.
Keep it out of the sun:
Keep the tattoo out of the sun as much as possible, apply SPF 50+ daily, and reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Fresh tans and recent sun exposure are strict contraindications for laser treatments. Tans and recent sun exposure can lead to hyper or hypopigmentation (darkening or bleaching of the area), which may be irreversible. Clothing and sun hats alone are not enough in outdoor situations.
Fake tans, self-tanner, bronzing lotion, sunless tanner, spray tan, hair dye stains, and any other products that deposit pigment on top of the skin cannot be present on the treatment area at the time of treatment. If these products are applied, they must be fully worn off before treatment. Fake tans of any kind can lead to serious burns and scarring.
Keep it calm:
Avoid excess heat and friction for the first 24–48 hours. Exercise, sauna, steam room, hot tubs, hot days outside, physical contact, and tight clothing can all lead to increased irritation and side effects. If needed, after 24 hours, you can apply occlusive agents such as Aquaphor or A&D ointment, creams such as Hydrocortisone or topical antihistamines, or bandages. Do not pop blisters or otherwise pick, scratch, or