I was happy with my semi-permanent eyebrow tattoo, but since then I have discovered an eyebrow serum that caused my eyebrow hair to grow back in. Now that my hair is back, it's obvious that the eyebrow tattoo was drawn well above where my actual eyebrow is. What cream can I buy to speed up the fading of the semi-permanent tattoo? I've heard I should get Retinol, but that's just an anti-wrinkle cream... I've also read I should use Retin-A, but that's only available with prescription here. Thanks!
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February 25, 2017
Answer: Tattoo Removal For Semi Permanent Eyebrows -- Q Switched or Pico Tattoo Laser
I would advise you to wait at least 6 months so your tattoo fully heals. You will need more than 10 treatments and this will take longer than one year to remove. Q Switched lasers are ok but there is higher chance for scarring and blistering. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to choose ...
Thank you for your question. Yes, your
large tattoo can be removed with good results. In my office, I like to use Picosure which has a short pulse
duration that exceeds photothermal action and results in an intense
photomechanical impact. This adds up to faster results and fewer treatments
when...
The ink used in eyebrows and eye liners is not the same as ink in a genuine tattoo. There are minerals in there that can oxidize and change color which is likely what happened to your brown ink turning red.
That said you will need a Q switched KTP ( 532) to removes this ink but there is a...
