I Had my Eyebrows Tattooed About 15 Years Ago And Now They've Grown In. Can The Tattoo Be Removed?

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Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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I Had my Eyebrows Tattooed About 15 Years Ago. My Eyebrows Have Now Grown How Can I Get The tattoo removed?

5 answers to I Had my Eyebrows Tattooed About 15 Years Ago And Now They've Grown In. Can The Tattoo Be Removed?

Tattoo Removal

Yes, the tattoo can be removed using laser technology to break up the pigment. Every procedure has its potential risks and complications. However conducting a test on a small area can help avoid unwanted consequences. Your description sounds a lot like the patient in this video who had her brows tattooed However, she opted for eyebrow hair restoration right above the tattoos, so they are far less visible. However, in the event that the test does not produce desired results... more

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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Tattoo Removal is Possible on All Body Sites

The popularity of tattoos is on the rise, as is the desire for laser tattoo removal. Removal has become easier and more efficient with the development of so many laser options. As one would expect, a particular physician's training and research plays an important role in tattoo removal. What also plays a very important role is which lasers the physician has available and what settings are used. Most tattoo pigments can be eliminated using a variety of what are... more

Robert T. Anolik, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Eyebrow Tattoo Removal

Thank you for the question. Laser tattoo treatment is the only predictable/effective treatment modality for permanent eyebrow tattoo removal. I generally recommend a small trial area to be treated with laser to make sure the laser and ink do not react ( oxidize) and result in a darker color. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Laser for eyebrow tattoo

Laser treatment of eyebrow tattoos can be very difficult. The pigment can contain iron oxide which undergoes immediate pigment darkening upon treatment with a laser. In other words, the eyebrow tattoo can turn black after laser treatment. Another issue is that the laser treatment could injure the eyebrow hairs that are growing in the area, although these would probably grow back over time. The third issue is that the laser operator needs to be very careful with using... more

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon

Tattoo removal after regrowth

Sure. Be careful, however, when having them treated. The inks used in permanent pigmentation procedures differ from standard tattoo inks in important ways. Iron oxides are used for these inks and may discolor when treated with tattoo removal lasers. A test spot is indicated before you have full treatment.

Barry Resnik, MD
Miami Dermatologist

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