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What can I do to fade my permanent makeup eyebrow tattoo? 1 answer

I had a tattoo 4 years ago and it was perfect, it just needed to be redone. i went somewere to have it reedone but she made it very thick and now i...


Is it safe to use Latisse with micro pigmentation or permanent eyeliner? 3 answers

Will it change the color of the permanent make up?

How can I avoid looking fake if I get permanent makeup?

I want permanent makeup, but I am afraid it will look really obvious and give my face that fake, "painted" look.  Can this be avoided?


Recommendations for fixing bad permanent makeup eyebrows? 2 answers

I had my eyebrows tattooed today and I am not happy with the result. Can I have it removed and how long do I have to wait? Can I then re-tattoo over...



Are negative reactions to Permanent makeup common?

Permanent makeup reportedly leads to a high rate of adverse reactions. The US FDA does not regulate tattoo inks, but may soon do so based on patient...

What's the best way to lighten permanent under eye eyeliner? 1 answer

How can I have my permenant under eye eyeliner lightened up a bit from the dark shade I now have. I dont want it removed. I live in Spokane Washington...

Permanent lip color - what works best on dark skin?

I am a 23 years old Asian with naturally hyperpigmented full lips(dark brown to be more precise). I have no history of skin diseases and would like...

Permanent makeup shades for Asian skin

Hi. I would like to find out the perfect eyebrow and lip color suitable for my Asian complexion. I'm considering having a permanent cosmetic eyebrow...


Can permanent lip liner be removed?

Can permanent lip liner be removed? I'm desperate to remove it but I'm not sure of how to go about it.

What is next when laser tattoo removal does not work? 1 answer

My  eyebrow Tattoo's were applied much too high and I am so upset. Over the last 8 years having to live with this mistake has been hell. I...

Permanent eyeliner tattoo... kind of regret it, what do i do now?? 1 answer

Hi, I recently went in for a permanent eyeliner tattoo consultation, but somehow got sucked in to it right then, right there. The lines don't seem...

How long until permanent lip color shows?

I had my lips colored tattooed a week ago but i dont see any colour in them yet. What can I do? Or is it too early to...

Can permanent makeup be partially removed?

My tatooed eyebrows are too close together - is there a way to remove only part of the eyebrow?

Permanent makeup problem

I had permanent makeup applied on my eyes a couple of years ago.  I went back three times to have it darkened and have bare areas filled in. I...

How can I keep the color of my permanent lip liner?

I have had 5 procedures on my lips and no one can get the color to stay. The first girl made my lips look like i had hypotherma blue/purple. I then...

Where can I have my permanent lower eyeliner removed?

This is the second time I have had permanent eyeliner done. This time by a different person who put it on too thick and crooked. My one eye looks as...


How can I lighten my tattooed eyebrows faster?

I just had my eyebrows done last night and they are too dark for me. I know they will fade some, or at least that is what I was told, but is there...

Should I consider permanent makeup?

What parts of the face can permanent makeup be applied to?  Who is a good candidate?


Is it possible to get a blended look from permanent eyeliner?

I am looking into permanent eyeliner, and all of the before & after photos show a distinct, crisp line. I would prefer something very subtle and...


Does anyone do Permanent Makeup with sedation? 2 answers

I tried to have permanent eyeliner done and could not finish the procedure due to the pain and the anxiety of the procedure. I kept trying to grab...


Will permanent makeup lip color fade after scabbing?

I just had my lips done 2 days ago. Will the tattooing fade after it scabs, cause it is real dark right now...

Will partial eyebrow tattoos look strange?

My eyebrows were always beautiful but was eventually over-plucked. They are rounded now. I have been told that permanent eyebrow tattoo could correct...

Do eyebrow tattoos sag along with the skin?

When you get old and your skin sags, does the eyebrow tattoo sag with your skin or will it stay where it was originally done?

How to fix tattooed eyebrows discoloration? 2 answers

My tattooed eyebrows turned orange. How can I fix them?


Louisiana ophthalmologist recommendations

I have had infections for over a year now from permanent eyeliner. I have seen two ophthamalogist and they both put me on ...

How soon can I see the permanent color of my eyebrow tattoo?

I had eyebrow tattooing done yesterday and they are VERY dark. How soon can I expect them to look as they are supposed to?

Can permanent makeup blackened by laser be corrected?

Can someone with permanent lipcolor that was blackened by laser have the color reversed by implanting a correction pigment into it? Is there anything...

Permanent makeup that gradually fades?

Is there any compromise between everyday makeup and permanent makeup, i.e., makeup that doesn't wash off but gradually fades away within 1-2 years? I...

Faint eyebrows after permanent makeup

Three to four days after getting my I had permanent makeup for my eybrows, I peeled off the scabs. The brows were very dark (I am African...

Permanent makeup while on Latisse? 1 answer

Can you get permanent makeup (eyeliner) done while using Latisse?

How does a dry tattoo work?

I've tried tp look-up "dry tattooing" online, and haven't found much. Is it done the same way as regular tattooing, just without the ink?...

Florida Permanent makeup doctor recommendations

Any suggestions of doctors to contact who will remove a reddish discoloration from the permanent makeup using laser located in Florida?

Washing face after permanent eyebrow makeup?

How long after my permanent makeup for eyebrows do I have to wait until I can wash my face?

Permanent makeup for someone with dry eyes?

I have very dry eyes and use restasis plus lubricating drops and ointment at night. Would permanent makeup (eyeliner) affect my dry eyes, or would...

Dallas Permanent Eyebrow Makeup Provider Recommendations

Can anybody recommend to me a provider in Dallas where I can get permanent eyebrow makeup? Thanks!

St. Louis Permanent makeup doctor recommendations

I had a bad experience with a so-called Permanent makeup "specialist" years ago. The pain was intense and the makeup faded in months. Can...