How painful is laser removal for eyeliner tattoo?

Is it really safe to use laser near the eyes, because many websites said it's not safe? How painful would it be? I had a bad eyeliners done and want to remove them badly. Thanks.

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A: Laser removal of eyeliner tattoo can be done

Sarah B. Sawyer, MD

I have done this several times when patients are unhappy with or allergic to their cosmetic tattoo ink. Eyeshields must be placed to protect the eyes since the Q-switched laser is being used inside the orbital rim. Multiple treatments are needed to eliminate the ink, but even after one or two treatments,... more

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