Treatment of large bulla formation after tattoo removal with a q-switched laser.

Abstract

Widely considered the gold standard treatment option for tattoo removal, the use of Q-switched lasers may very rarely result in the formation of large bulla. While very disconcerting to patients, these lesions are easily managed and, with proper care, heal quickly with no long-term consequences. The authors present three cases of patients who had bullous reactions shortly after receiving Q-switched laser treatment of tattoo ink. Bullous formation in all three patients was treated successfully.

• Authors: William Kirby, Francisca Kartono, Alpesh Desai, Ravneet R Kaur, Tejas Desai
• Journal: The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol) Vol. 3 Issue 1 Pg. 39-41 (Jan 2010) ISSN: 2689-9175 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 20725537 (Publication Type: Case Reports)