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Hi Timabir. Surgical removal of lip liner is a terrible, terrible option. The scars will be much worse than any lipliner we could imagine. If the removal did not work, then find another medical office to do it. Q-switched Nd:Yg or q-switched Alexandrite lasers are the only ones that can remove permanent makeup and tattoos so find a physician near you that has one or both of these. Do not get it surgically removed!
I agree totally with Dr. Kaplan. Surgery, no matter how well performed, would leave you with a needless scar. It may be that the previous laser that was used was not the ideal laser for removing black tattoos. As Dr. Kaplan suggested, either the Q switched Nd: yag or perhaps, a q-switched Alexandrite should work. We have the Q switched Nd: yag in our office and it is excellent at removing black tattoos. However, be advised that it will take more than one treatment.
Our studies at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York have demonstrated rapid removal of green and blue tattoo ink with the PicoSure laser. In fact, we now consider green and blue to be the easiest colors to remove.
Thank you for your question. Based on your photo your tattoo can be removed with laser tattoo removal. However, since your tattoo is red it will need a laser with a 532 wavelength. Laser tattoo removal is done in a series of treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. The cost of treatment will be...
You can absolutely use a cover up during the times between your tattoo removal, but I would avoid it in the 24-48 hours after your session. As you know, during this time your skin can be inflamed, tender, and even raw, leaving it prone to infection. The chemicals in makeup can further irritate...
