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Effects of Eyebrow Tattoo Removal?

asked 2 years ago by kly. in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
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Tags: eyebrows, makeup, permanent, scar

I had them done 15+ years ago. There are 3 colors including a flesh tone in a small area. What are the chances that my natural eyebrow hair won't grow back, and what are the chances of scarring?

3 answers to Effects of Eyebrow Tattoo Removal?

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Laser tattoo removal of the brow

The ink used in tattooing the brows can be treated like any other tattoo with a laser. This usually involves anywhere from 6-12 treatments. Because the hair follicle begins quite deep in the skin it is unlikely to be destroyed by this process but always a small risk. The problem for you is that flesh tones often contain iron and can oxidize and turn brown/black with treatment. If this happens it may be more difficult to remove. It is best to perform a test spot first to determine if this... more
Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Eyebrow hair growth affected by laser tattoo removal

Permanent makeup for eyebrows may be removed by several sessions of laser hair removal but there is a risk that the eyebrow hairs that are present will absorb the laser energy and heat the skin surface which risks a burn and therefore risks a scar. Laser hair removal procedures involve the shaving of the hair first for this reason. The disadvantage then, is that the safest way of avoiding skin changes such as scarring, would be to shave the eyebrow hairs prior to treatment of the permanent... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Eyebrow tattooing and hair growth

There is no correlation between permanent ink used in tattooing and hair growth. If you have been a long time without eyebrow hair growth, it is unlikely you will have any new growth of eyebrow hair. However, the tattoo should have no effect one way or the other. They are in the process of testing Latisse which grows eyelashes to see if it will work with eyebrow hairs and some patients have had success there so you can ask your physician there to see if it is worth trying in your case. If... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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