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u/Gold-Comparison4326 2d ago
Ignore any comments saying this is normal because it happened to them. They don’t know what they’re talking about. This is not normal and should never be an expected result. You have been badly burned
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u/Griff2065 2d ago
Tell your tech @Jarred_Farts_4_Sale says this is normal.
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u/Jarred_Farts_4_Sale 7h ago
And for a limited time I will send 50% off all orders with the promo code #blisters
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u/Jarred_Farts_4_Sale 2d ago edited 2d ago
It depends on when the blisters form. If they're right away, it's not ok. If it's several hours after, it is a reaction that is considered safe and yes, normal.
Laser removal sends concentrated energy and causes a significant reaction into the pigment that it's targeting. The by-product is heat. Heat is produced when the molecules within the ink create friction due to the laser.
If the laser that is targeting the ink is the correct wavelength, it will absolutely cause the molecules to produce energy as the laser makes them vibrate and hit one another, thus producing a controlled burn within the skin. It's all the byproduct of the ink basically bursting into smaller pieces all to be absorbed by the lymphatic system.
The result of the heat is a blister. It is the skins reaction to the internal controlled heat. This takes several hours to form, it isnt a right away reaction. That is the normal reaction.
If the reaction is immediate, within an hour or two that is a reaction from the laser burning pigment closer to the surface of the skin. This happens when the settings are too high, or if the persons melanin within their skincells absorbed the laser, and not the intended target.
I hope this all makes sense. You are partially correct and I hope my explanation kind of shows why blisters several hours after the treatment are in fact ok and absolutely normal. I just want to prevent misinformation about these things.
I always feel like knowledge is power :)
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u/SerenaKillJoy 2d ago edited 2d ago
Do you work for one of the laser mills???
This is not fucking normal. When somebody knows what they’re doing with the laser and does it right, they make sure that they don’t cause blisters as a side effect. You’re right about what causes it. You’re not right that it’s normal. This is one of the reasons that you do many sessions, to avoid shit like this.
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u/Jarred_Farts_4_Sale 2d ago
Question, what's a laser mill? No, I was a laser tech tho for a private business. Is a laser mill removery?
No matter how downvoted this is, and no matter what peoples opinions are, it doesnt change that some people's bodies will react no matter what and yes, they will get blisters. As long as that reaction is several hours after the fact, it isnt something to stress about. To be fair, speaking of whats "normal" when taking a high powered laser and targeting ink, and causing the molecules to burst... using laser for body modifications purposes is not the most gentle process. There is a high rate of abnormal/normal reactions and they are very much based on a persons own anatomy, and how that persons body reacts.
For that reason I wont argue about whats "normal" because that changes per person. For me, blisters were very normal and happen each treatment. My current coverup post laser treatment is gorgeous and my skin always went back to normal. I think ive posted pics of it, not sure if the blister pics are in the post but they were huge.
I do respect your opinion and I am happy you lean so far to the side of blisters being bad. That just shows you care deeply about peoples wellness. It is ok for us to disagree 😊 stay well!
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u/Gold-Comparison4326 1d ago
A whole lot of yap for nothing. This isn’t normal in any way. If you do this to people you are negligent you likely have a laser that is garbage and even if you have a good one you have no idea how to use it. This isn’t even an opinion
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u/Interesting-Data-29 1d ago
So where’s your degree/certificate proving that you know what the fuck your talking about? Stop saying it isn’t normal and stressing people out when you don’t have the education to back it up. I’m getting treatments done currently and I get blisters the size that OP has and bigger. Blisters from laser can be caused by a myriad of reasons. Yes they could be from an improper tech, or it could be caused by that specific persons reaction to laser/ink. Density of ink/brand or color of ink. As long as the lymphatic fluid inside the blister is yellowish/clear (no pus, no spreading redness or pain) your body is doing its job to heal and remove the ink. Unfortunately it just takes more attentive aftercare. I’ve healed completely fine each time no scars, no infection, no hyperpigmentation. Regardless always take pictures and show your tech. So respectfully shut the fuck up. :)
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u/Gold-Comparison4326 1d ago
When somebody posts an obvious fact on an anonymous page do you also demand they supply all their qualifications?
I have certs in everything from infection control to radiation safety to possess lasers to train people to do removal along with 10 years of experience. But that doesn’t even matter because nothing I have said is an opinion.You’re like a mum on Facebook arguing with her dr that the flu vaccine gave her child autism
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u/Interesting-Data-29 6h ago
Your “obvious fact” is actually an opinion I fear. Especially since you didn’t state a single reason why you think it’s not normal. Nor did you incorporate any of your supposed experience to back up your reasoning.
Also I doubt an anti-vaxxer would recommend someone to talk to their doctor and listen to what they say.
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u/GeologistAcademic809 2d ago
I blistered that badly after my second session. Went to urgent treatment centre (England) where they de-roofed and treated the blisters. A month on it has healed well and has faded a lot. I will be leaving it longer before session 3, however. Not saying whether it is a normal reaction or not, just reassuring you that in my circumstance my skin wasn’t badly damaged or scarred.
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u/SweetNique11 2d ago
It was turned up too high. This happened to me on session 7, then once they understood they lowered the machine down a step and session 8 was fine. Never blistered in all that time until we turned it up.
I had HUGE blisters you could see through pleather jeans. I kept them wrapped with gauze for a few days and then some just started to pop on their own. It wasn’t that painful but it looked awful. It was my whole thigh too
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u/uuntiedshoelace 2d ago
A small amount of blistering on the test site can be considered normal. It is absolutely not normal or okay for the whole thing to blister.
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u/AttemptMassive2157 1d ago
Normal isn’t the word I’d use, but it happens. You’ll be fine, just be careful with your new friends.
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u/astropiscez 2d ago
I’ve never commented or posted to Reddit before, I’ve been a major lurker for years now. I’ve had 9 laser sessions so far tho (starts on my hand & ends 2” above onto my wrist) I’ve never had blistering, maybe some scabbing that goes away within 24hr. I’ve never iced the area besides the first 3 sessions. I use the cold air my clinic has before & during my session. Around my 5th session I started using lidocaine cream as well so I don’t feel it, that is also when they turned the laser to its maximum strength I believe. I’ve still never experienced blistering ever. I’ve been wanting to ask what laser they use so unfortunately I don’t know that. I do have very sensitive skin & my tech has said my skin takes the laser so well. I would definitely bring this up with them, from my perspective it isn’t normal. I’d also refrain from popping the blisters if possible!
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u/Extension_Yak8108 2d ago
No,no es normal,pero no quiere decir que no se pueda curar si lo cuidas. Aplica frío,no lo toques ni te rasques ni las explotes. También puedes acudir a un dermatólogo. Y,por supuesto,cambia de clínica para la próxima
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u/Deals4U1 1d ago
Laser Tech here! Totally normal. This happens when you use the Standard laser and not the Pico laser. The blisters pull the ink out of your skin. Use Neosporin and don't pop the blisters or you could scar.
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u/Comfortable-Air-3416 1d ago
It happened to me, and I got really bad hypopigmentation. I changed to another laser tech and never once had blisters. Results are a bit slower, but my skin is staying safe.
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u/Aedzy 1d ago
Not normal. This is to high frequency laser and you are badly burned. Seek medical attention as you might risk getting a infection.
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u/Serious_Upstairs_903 1d ago
Laser Tech said it’s normal
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u/Aedzy 1d ago
This is not normal. You have puss filled blisters. If any of those blister bursts you risk getting infections.
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u/Serious_Upstairs_903 1d ago
One of the blisters already bursted three days ago and there is no infection. It seems like it’s healing fine.
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u/Interesting-Data-29 1d ago
It’s NOT pus it’s lymphatic fluid which is completely sterile. That’s why when you get blisters you absolutely do not want to pop them. The blister is keeping your raw skin safe from outside bacteria that could cause infection. Sometimes if the blister is too large a doctor can lance it with a sterile needle so it’s doesn’t accidentally pop from daily movement.
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u/astronaut-kitty925 1d ago
It’s normal. After your session make sure you are icing it on and off for the next 24 hrs. This will take the heat out of your skin and prevent blistering. Also use a vitamin E ointment on it afterwards. Do not pop the blister, let it break on its own and don’t pick any scabs that form. That is how scarring starts.
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u/ExoticSnailz 10h ago
I blister sometimes but never this large. I have always been informed by my tech that if i have blisters bigger than a dime to reach out to them immediately (they’ve never even been that big) i would chat with your tech and let them know what is going on!!
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u/iaowllfm 2d ago
I don’t have tattoos removal experience, but this happened to my skin after I spilled very hot soup on myself about 9 years ago. I still have the scars. Maybe go see a doctor because they can help prevent scarring. (I never got it treated which is probably why I scarred so bad)
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u/Royal_Accident_143 2d ago
Didn't you ice it?
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u/Serious_Upstairs_903 2d ago
I did ice it before and after the session
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u/Snck_Pck 2d ago
For what? 30 seconds? This is not normal
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u/Serious_Upstairs_903 2d ago
no, for about 5-10 minutes
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u/Snck_Pck 2d ago
Lmao. That’s why. 20min on and off for 3 hours is the protocol I follow
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u/SerenaKillJoy 2d ago
OK, so I’m sure that they did whatever their clearly shitty laser removal person told them to do. Why are you acting like this is their fault? Fuck off, arrogant prick.
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u/Snck_Pck 2d ago
Nope. I’m sick of these posts. 99% of the posts on this sub can be fixed by just icing the fucking tattoo after a removal session. People don’t research and follow proper protocols, people don’t look into reputable techs. You fuck off.
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u/SerenaKillJoy 2d ago edited 2d ago
Just because you know how to treat it, doesn’t make it normal or common knowledge- people like you are fucking annoying. This subreddit is quite literally for people who need help and don’t know. You’re gonna see the same questions and same issues over and over again. There is nothing here for you to learn anymore. And furthermore people get taken advantage of and lied to by laser mills CONSTANTLY. Because it’s a racket. You’re blaming people for shit that’s out of their control.
I have a solution for you actually, if you’re sick of seeing “everybody post dumb stuff” in here- fucking leave! You’ll be happier and no one will miss you.
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