How Do I Remove a 2 Month Old Eyebrow Tattoo Done in Very Dark Brown?

asked 1 year ago by luvmydaughter in Long Island, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, eyebrows, female, makeup

I had an eyebrow tatoo done at a salon (stupid mistake at 50 yrs old). I was adament about having it just a little darker than my natural hair color (med blonde w/pale skin). She said that it will fade & I'd be back there in 2 yrs. I said that I still did not want it dark. I also didn't want a pointy arch;it made me look mad when my face has a softer look. She agreed, but then did it her way anyway. I now have pointy,dark painted on eyebrows. What is the best way to remove/how long? Laurie on LI

2 answers to How Do I Remove a 2 Month Old Eyebrow Tattoo Done in Very Dark Brown?

Eyebrow Tattoo Removal

Thank you for the question. Laser tattoo treatment is the only predictable/effective treatment modality for permanent eyebrow tattoo removal. I generally recommend a small trial area to be treated with laser to make sure the laser and ink do not react ( oxidize) and result in a darker color. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Laser tattoo removal in eyebrow

In order to risk permanently inhibiting hair growth of the eyebrows, a Q-switched laser may protect the hair follicle better than a non-q switched laser. The latter are used more for laser hair removal and the q-switched for tattoo removal. The neodynium-yag laser might be better for darker skinned patients to preserve normal epidermal pigment. A test spot might be worthwhile to check your response in one small area before proceding ahead and doing both eyebrows.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

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