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Reddish Discoloration from Permanent Make Up

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Updated 21 May 2009
Posted 20 May 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $150 in Orlando, FL

I had permanent make up done about 5 years ago. I did it to help fill in my eyebrows. It has left a reddish discoloration which, I believe, is from the interaction of iron oxide. I would like to undergo laser to at least reduce the appearance of the tattoo.

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I should have done my research before having permanent make up. The whole thing was rushed. I should have considered the long term effects.
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mlivingstone (5 posts) 21 May 2009
Permanent Makeup can lighten up over time and also become "reddish". This is corrected usually by applying a green based pigment over the red and the brown will come back. I would recommend this over trying to have it removed. Find an experienced permanent makeup artist and this will be easily remedied.
Lada81 (unregistered guest) 3 Jun 2009
OMG! I have the same problem and I hate my brows, urg! I wanted to get them removed, but have no idea where to go. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance!
Cathysanma (1 post) 23 Jun 2009
I have the exact same problem! They are actually a PINK! My niece thought it was the coolest thing, but it's not. I don't know what to do???? I have to constantly paint my eyebrows, if not I have nice pink/red eyebrows. I really don't want to have to get them redone. I also heard that laser takes your hair away also. Any suggestions???
clairol (12 posts) 25 Jun 2009
All you need is a qualified permanent cosmetics technician to apply a green based brown and the orange or pink will be gone. VERY common and easy to fix. Much cheaper to have a color correction than a removal. If the shape is okay - color will be easy to fix.
Layney (7 posts) 11 Nov 2009
I have to agree with Clairol and Mliningston in their comments. Know this: Color refreshers are a necessary maintenance and required to keep your permanent makeup looking great. It is best to have them evaluated on a regular basis by a permanent cosmetic professional, every 2 years and sooner if light colors have been used. This will help insure you do not walk around with unnatural colored eyebrows(in this case).
Stylishus (24 posts) 6 Jul 2011
When PMU (especially brows) begin to turn pink, or an orangey color this can be due to inferior pigments that were used.Often it's one of the most simple things to fix. You just need them touched up again with a high quality pigment. you will feel great about your brows again! No one should have pink brows!!!

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