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

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 hate it. it's been one week but i want some lines to fade away.

i don't have any idea what to do - is it possible with salt water or fade creams...? help!

1 answer to “What can I do to fade my permanent...”

A: Tattoo Removal

Stuart H. Bentkover, MD

The good news is that these types of tattoos fade quicker usually than a regular tattoo.  In 6 months it might be more acceptable.  Laser removal is not great in this area because of risk of losing more brow hair and the shape of the brow.

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myladylana
8 posts
16 Nov 2008

I am a permanent make-up artist and have been doing these procedure's for 15 years. I have had class's to remove bad work. It works very well. It is just like the tattooing but the product that is injected removes the pigment. and its safe and fast

Breezy
1 post
5 Jan 2009

MYLADYLANA, i am wondering what this procedure you are refering to is called? b/c i had my lip liner done and its too dark i need to fade it. thanks

hatemyeyebr
1 post
20 Jan 2009

I am in fresno california, where can i go to get my permanent make-up (eyebrows) removed???

Eyes_N_Lips
82 posts
17 Jul 2008

Of course the most important consideration when going into something like permanent cosmetics is to understand the permanence of the procedure and to find a reputable experienced person in the first place in order to avoid  a permanent 'mistake.' You might seek the help of a permanent cosmetic professional who has been trained and has experience in salt-water pigment reduction. The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals - SPCP - is a good source of information for anyone interested in permanent cosmetics. One week may be too soon to assess the result of a cosmetic tattoo, as the skin has not completed its cycle of cellular re-growth yet. A doctor who specializes in laser tattoo removal should be asked to evaluate the situation of the 'too dark' eyebrows. Many times laser tattoo removal is not feasible for cosmetic tattoos, as typically the pigments contain some titanium dioxide and may not react well to the high intensity heat/light of a laser. 

myladylana
8 posts
25 Mar 2009

i am so sorry that it has taken so long to respond i have been out of town. i CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR BAD WORK... IM SURE OF IT. EITHER FIX THEM FOR YOU OR FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN... YOU GUYS CAN EMAIL ME

amity150
6 posts
1 Jul 2009

The substance that is using to fade permanent cosmetics is 50% glycolic acid, the same basic stuff that is used in skin peels. It needs to be a somewhat thick formulation, not watery, and it is injected using the same technique as when the permanent cosmetics were injected. The sooner it is done after tattooing the better it works. This will result in extremely irritated skin for a good long while, but it works well.

Marie Berry
1 post
22 Jul 2009

myladylana.. I was reading your responses to others and i was wondering if i could get your email as well and send you pictures of my eyebrows! Mine were done 2 days ago, theyre thick in the front too close together and very dark brown! It almost gives a uni-brow appearence, and I hate it! I want to know how soon is too soon to start having it taken care of, if its still healing?! And if i could possibly find a salon or any place that does the injections or procedure for bad permanent eyebrow removal. Please help! My email is : kyecam@gmail.com Any help would be greatly apprecaited!!

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