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Laser Treatment on Eybrow Tattoo Has Turned It Dark Blue. What Do I Do Now?

dealwititNov 13, 2012
I had eyebrow tatoos a few years ago and they had faded to a very light brown - I could easily cover them with makeup but want to be able to go makeup free. They were badly positioned above my brow line so I had laser treatment to remove them and they are now darkish blue and have not faded after six weeks. They look dreadful. What should I do and how do I find a real expert in this field? What qualifications should I look for and what questions should I ask to ensure that I get best result?

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