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Randy Wong, MD answers: Recommendations for fixing bad permanent makeup eyebrows?

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 the area again?


Randy Wong, MD
4 months ago
By Randy Wong, MD - Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

The Q-switched YAG laser is ideal for removing unwanted tattos although it may take 3 to 6 sessions to get a satisfactory clearance.  If the power is chosen well, there is very low risk of scarring.  I will wait at least 2 months between sessions to allow the skin to recover before the next laser treatment.  A word of caution regarding cosmetic makeup errors that have been covered up by subsequent tattoos of different colors.  The laser may bring out new funny colors that may be hard to camoflage.  Finally, the Q-switched YAG does not have satisfactory results with sky blue or green pigmented tattoos.

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