TATTOO REMOVAL (NON-LASER)

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INTRODUCTION

While laser technology has developed and advanced, laser tattoo removal may not be a suitable option due to cost, availability of the nature of the tattoo. Surgery may be an alternative. This may involve a simple excision or it may require a skin graft. Your surgeon will discuss the techniques and approach at your consultation.

TATTOO REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Operation time0.5 - 1 hrs
Anaesthesialocal
Nights in hospitalday case
Risks - commonbruising, swelling, redness
Risks - uncommoninfection, excessive scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, delayed wound healing, residual tattoo pigment
Pain and discomfort1 - 3 days
Follow-up after surgery 1 week
Time off work0
Sports 2 weeks - walking 4 weeks - everything
Result12 weeks until final result

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FEES

Small (less than 2 cm) - from £1026

Medium (2 to 4 cm) - from £1,297

Large (more than 4 cm) - from £1,879

Complex (more than 10 cm) - from £2,550

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SKIN LESION SURGERY INFORMED CONSENT FORM

EXCISION OF LESIONS CORRECTION

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions on discharge

  • The local anaesthetic will wear off approximately 1 hour after the procedure.
  • Paracetamol can be taken once the local anaesthetic has worn off.
  • If the surgery was to the head, sleep with the head slightly elevated on a few pillows for the first week and avoid bending with the head down.

Dressing clinic

  • No restrictions but avoid strenuous activities for the first week.

Activities

  • No restrictions but avoid strenuous activities for the first week.

Wound care

  • The wound can be very gently washed and then pat dry.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR HAVE ANY QUERIES FOLLOWING YOUR SURGERY PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE WARD.