How long does it take for newly tattooed eyebrows to fade and heal completely?

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Hi!  I got my eyebrows tattooed on Dec 2. It's been 2 weeks now. The color has faded a bit but it is definitely still a lot darker than I would like. I'm hoping that it will continue to fade in the next couple of weeks but I'm starting to panick and feel like they'll still be too dark. How long does it normally take for newly tattooed eyebrows to fade and completely heal?  I know that technicians can easily darken the color but is it possible to lighten them?  I'm now paranoid that people are constantly looking at my too dark eyebrows.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Allow yourself to heal for 3-6 months. Fading will likely occur.

To be sure, return to see your provider or see two or more licensed
and providers in your area for a complete evaluation.

I hope this helps.

Mehdi (Robert) Motazedi, MD · Answer

Permanent eyeliner like all procedures requires a healing time.  It takes about three weeks for eyeliner to heal and for the base color to stabilize.  Most re-treatments are done about four weeks from the initial treatment.  Permanent makeup will continue to fade for the first few years.  It has only been two weeks since you have had your treatment and your liner is still not stabilized.  Given time, the liner will most likely continue to lighten and may end up being closer to the color you wanted.  If you wish to lighten the color after one month, you can apply an eye cream with glycolic acid to the area.  Glycolic skin products can cause fading of tattoos. Be careful using full strength skin products around you eyes because they can be too intense for the sensitive skin in the area and can cause stinging or irritation if they get into your eyes. 
I would wait at least 6 months before seeking other treatment to lighten the area.  We remove permanent makeup that does not fade at our clinic using laser.  A stainless steel eyeshield is inserted into the eye and numbing medication is applied for 30 minutes.  The laser treatment is performed and the shield is removed.  To get rid of the tattoo completely usually 4-6 treatments are needed.  Lasers work well, but are expensive and painful.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question and you still have time to know the exact color the tattooing will
leave your eyebrows so don’t panic. I would wait a month to know how things are
going to turn out – and if they are still too dark at that time, I would return
to the person that applied the tattoo and see what options they have for you to
help lighten them – including more tattooing.

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