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Recommendations for Fixing Bad Permanent Makeup Eyebrows?

asked 3 years ago by norma5216 in canada
Latest answer by William J. Hedden, MD
Question viewed 6,953 times
Tags: eyebrows, removal

I had my eyebrows tattooed today and I am not happy with the result. Can I have it removed and how long do I have to wait? Can I then re-tattoo over the area again?

4 answers to Recommendations for Fixing Bad Permanent Makeup Eyebrows?

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Permanent makeup problems

Thanks for your question - Laser, dermabrasion or excision can help to fix permanent makeup that you don't like.  Be sure to give the tattooing adequate time to heal (probably about 3 months) and find a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to help. Good luck!
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, permanent tattooed eyebrows can be fixed!

Using a Q-Switch laser, you can greatly fade and remove tattoos or permanently tattooed eyebrows. Depending on the color and depth of the tattoo, most patients have at least 8 treatments, with each one being 6 weeks apart. 
William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Unwanted Tattoo?

The Q-switched YAG laser is ideal for removing unwanted tattos although it may take 3 to 6 sessions to get a satisfactory clearance. If the power is chosen well, there is very low risk of scarring. I will wait at least 2 months between sessions to allow the skin to recover before the next laser treatment. A word of caution regarding cosmetic makeup errors that have been covered up by subsequent tattoos of different colors. The laser may bring out new funny colors that may be hard to... more
Randy Wong, MD

Honolulu Plastic Surgeon
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What is the real problem?

What don't you like? Is it shape, position, color, or just the appearance? Another name for tattoo is PERMANENT COSMETICS. Therefore, removing the tattoo is not easy. It is much easier to do a touch up. I would not recommend doing anything at all at this time, as you need to let things settle, and you need to adjust to it. In about a month or so, if you are not happy, talk to the tattoo artist and get her suggestions.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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