I have a white round scar that I got covered with 'permanent makeup'. I would like to use IPL laser to bring down the redness around the scar. Is it safe to use the laser around the scar, not directly on top? I'm afraid of the scar turning black from the iron oxide in the tattoo. Thank you!
February 6, 2015
Answer: Can IPL be used near permanent makeup? Generally speaking, IPL can be used on someone who has permanent makeup as long as that area is avoided. So if you have eyeliner tattooing and want to have IPL on your face, that would be safe. But if your goal is to treat redness directly surrounding the area of permanent makeup, that may be too close, and you do risk the permanent makeup oxidizing.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Can IPL be used near permanent makeup? Generally speaking, IPL can be used on someone who has permanent makeup as long as that area is avoided. So if you have eyeliner tattooing and want to have IPL on your face, that would be safe. But if your goal is to treat redness directly surrounding the area of permanent makeup, that may be too close, and you do risk the permanent makeup oxidizing.
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Best to avoid IPL around permanent makeup - Buffalo Niagara NY Thank you for posting a high definition picture as it helps with guidance.It is not recommended that IPL be performed over permanent makeup and the area should be shielded during such treatments. We come across this a lot in our practice a permanent makeup is becoming more popular and more widely available. I would explore other technologies to treat the 'red' areas around this site with long pulsed lasers.
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Best to avoid IPL around permanent makeup - Buffalo Niagara NY Thank you for posting a high definition picture as it helps with guidance.It is not recommended that IPL be performed over permanent makeup and the area should be shielded during such treatments. We come across this a lot in our practice a permanent makeup is becoming more popular and more widely available. I would explore other technologies to treat the 'red' areas around this site with long pulsed lasers.
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