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Permanent Makeup to Cover Dark Acne Mark - my Biggest Regret!

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Spent: $200 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Posted 27 Jun 2010

i had a really dark acne mark right between my eyes. it had been there for about 6 years despite using all kinds of lightening creams to get rid of it. i consulted with a perm. make up artist who told me that she could lighten it by applying perm. concealer in the area. i was so excited thinking i'd finally be rid of the embarrassing mark that everyone stared at. little did i know that i would end up worse off.

the technician was very heavy handed with the tattoo machine and i ended up being left with a depressed scar. the color didnt take at all so the area is still dark. this was back in 1997 and the scar is still with me. everyday when i look in the mirror i just want to kick myself for having that procedure done. as stated in my title- it is truly my biggest regret!!!

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CosmeticInk 26 Jul 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds as if your technician was not properly trained and did a procedure beyond her scope of practice.Not only did she scar your skin, Pigment should never be used to lighten dark areas on the skin. You can darken lighter areas to blend but trying to "cover up" dark areas only create a mess. Same with technicians who try to use a light skin tone to cover ther boo-boo's. Learn from this persons mistake. NEVER let a technician use a skin tone color over existing permanent makeup,ever. Cosmetic Ink

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