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Unwanted eyebrow tattoos are best removed with lasers. It is important that the correct laser be used for the specific color of the tattoos as different lasers are used for different colors. An experienced physician would also be recommended as well as careful eye protection during the procedure.
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.
You did not say how long ago you had this done. These will fade with time. The 1st week the brows are very dark and thick but they resolve in 1-2 weeks. If you give it a little time and you are still unhappy then consider laser to lighten, reshape or attempt to remove the tattooed area. The pigments and inks used will influence the outcome.
Hello Penzi, We provide effective and successful tattoo removal for all skin types including African Americans. But for your skin type, there are complicating factors. The first factor involves the color of the tattoo and if there are any colors beside blue or black. If you are a light skinned...
Hello, Waiting 6-8 weeks post getting a tattoo is usually sufficient to begin getting a tattoo removal with a PicoWay laser. A new tattoo is thicker and will require more treatments compared to a tattoo that is 3-5 years old. Also, when you begin to get laser treatments on a freshly...
Hello Todd Fraxel is a very useful laser but it is not intended for tattoo removal. I would suggest consulting with a Board-certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon who offers tattoo removal. They can explain the process, the number of treatments it will take, the expected results, and which...
Hello, thank you for your question. The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and the body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses ph...
We agree that permanent make up is challenging inasmuch as the color may change once the laser treatment process is started. Having the correct laser with the correct wavelength is imperative if and when this change occurs. The fact that your ink changed to a DARKER color is actually...
The gold standard for tattoo removal is a q-switched nd:yag laser. Chemicals or abrasive exfoliants can damage and irritate the skin and usually do not reach the deeper layers of the skin, and are therefore ineffective. They may also sometimes damage or scar the skin.