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What Options Do I Have, Besides Laser, To Fade Eyebrow Tattoos?

asked 6 months ago by laceysigmund in Homestead, FL
Latest answer by Elliot M. Heller, MD
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Tags: eyebrows, alternative, fade, options

I have my eyebrows tattooed on and the guy who did them didn't do a good job at all. They are faded as it is but what could i do besides laser removal to get rid of it even more or to fade it out

3 answers to What Options Do I Have, Besides Laser, To Fade Eyebrow Tattoos?

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Fade Eyebrow Tatttoos

The tattoo will fade naturally with time. Dermabrasion (sanding) can also help fade the color.
Elliot M. Heller, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment of Eyebrow Tattoos?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately there is no reliable method to remove eyebrow tattoos ( that I know of) besides laser treatment. 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
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Options for Tattoo Removal

Tattoos of course are permanent. Unfortunately, there is no quick and inexpensive way to get a "do-over." Laser is the most common method of removal and that is because it is the only way that doesn't normally leave a scar. If a tattoo is small enough, it can be cut out. That may be an option for you, but there will be a line scar and loss of eyebrow hair. Rubbing with salt (salabrasion) would be likely to leave a scar, damage the eyebrow hairs, and remove only a... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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