Do tattoos (permanent eyebrows) darken with age?

A doctor friend of mine told me that tattoos darken with age. I'm thinking about getting my eyebrows tattooed, but don't want dark eyebrows when my hair turns gray. Any thoughts?

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A: Permanent Eyelbrow Tattoos

Theodore Katz, MD

"Permanent" may be a misnomer for permanent eyebrow tattoos.  Depending on the pigment, the eyebrow tattoos tend to fade with time.  If not done correctly they can also change color.  DO NOT get BLACK tattoos for the eyebrows, they almost always turn to BLUE!  Go to an experienced... more

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