Laser tattoo removal for eyeliner tattoo

What kind of doctor is best to see for a laser removal of eyeliner tattoo? What kind of laser is involved in this procedure?

1 answer to “Laser tattoo removal for eyeliner tattoo”

A: Corneal Shields for Permanent Eyeliner Removal

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

If the eyeliner is brown or black, it should be successfully removed with a q-switched Nd:Yg laser. With that said, there are some permanent makeup inks that will oxidize (change) to different colors after the laser treatment. In the worst case, they can change to faded blue or orange, which makes them... more

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quinnmd
38 posts
14 Jan 2009

Tattoo removal of eyeliner is not recommended with most tattoo lasers.  The wavelength that interacts with the pigment in the tattoo is also attracted to pigment in the eyes and the vessels of the eyes.  Perhaps an occuloplastic laser specialist may be your best bet.  Good luck!!

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