It is too soon to tell just how much pigment will left in place. Never pick scabs off, you could end up with scarring, or loss of some of the pigment. This could leave you with much more patchy results. Gently cleanse the areas, and remove only what is loose and about to fall off. Then, lightly... more
Permanent eyeliner tattoo... kind of regret it, what do i do now??
Hi, I recently went in for a permanent eyeliner tattoo consultation, but somehow got sucked in to it right then, right there. The lines don't seem 100% perfect, but the scabs have not fallen off yet. The line is a thin line on my upper lash line, and some of the scab already peeled off... i can see that the line below is not solid. Any advice on what to do with it now? Peel the scab off and hope it fades faster?? Get a touch up elsewhere to "correct" the line? I am really worried and wish i did not get this at all... esp from a money hungry lady. But i am trying to make the best of the situation. Also, do oily lids tend to fade the tattoo line faster? Thanks for any responses!
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18 Feb 2009
Hello, It seems you are still in the "healing" stage of your eyeliner procedure. Use your ointment in a gentle back and forth motion and the scab will lift gently. I wouldn't advice pulling or picking at it. After this comes off the eyeliner will look lighter and then may come back a bit in a few weeks. Your skin will cover over the tattoo, this is what holds it in your skin, and the liner will be less intense. I would let your artist know what you want for your liner. They should be able to correct areas for you, but be very clear so this person understand your needs. Most artists include a follow appointment at no charge but that should have been explained to you. At your follow up most corrections can be addressed. I haven't found too much of a difference in healing in oily lids. Hang in there, it will look a lot better in a few more days!
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22 Feb 2009
Your expectation for 100% perfection is unreasonable. All permanent makeup requires a second appointment to fine tune the original work. Sometimes a consevative look will heal light and will be perfected at your touch-up appointment. Be sure that the technicial understands the permanent look you are asking for. If your gut is telling you not to return to the same technician, seek a qualified professional in your area by going to www.spcp.org. Members are held to the highest technical and safety standards and must adhere to the strict Code of Ethics. (It is unfortunate you proceeded with the permanent eyeliner before you were 100% sure that you were ready.)