It is unfortunate that this happened but that is always a risk with lip liner. If you continue with the laser treatments, treating it like a black tattoo, it should lighten over several treatments. However, this is not always a palatable option, therefore I suggest having the polymer and/saline method, where the technician tattoos the an agent into the lips to break down the pigment. It will still take several sessions but you will see it fade.
SF1951 - Your results are amazing, just what I'm looking for! Can you please share your pre and post-treatment regimen in detail? I am concerned with reports of infection and want to do this procedure but want to be proactive about preventing any problems. Were you given any oral antibiotics or antivirals? Any anti-inflammatory medications? You said that you used "water gel and spritzer, anti-inflammatory cream (Cicalfate)", can you expand on the protocol? I've been reading about how vinegar soaks help, did they have you do that or just apply aquaphor? Also did you itch? I've been reading a lot about itching too. Any info would help.
jh2468 - your experience would help too, looks like you did use the vinegar soaks. How long after the did the crusting begin and how long did it take to peel off?
Thanks so much!!
You can get it removed with a q-switched laser. It may take several sessions. Whatever you do, do NOT go back to your permanent makeup artist and ask them to fix it. Most permanent makeup artists are taught to use skin color or white color pigment to tattoo OVER the mistake/unwanted permanent makeup and call this "removal". In fact, it is not removal at all. The safest and most effective way to remove permanent makeup tats are with q-switched lasers. You can go to youtube and search for "tattoo eyebrow removal" and you should see a video of the removal from our facility, medispa institute. best of luck
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