I had my eyebrows tattooed over 12 years ago and the technician tattooed them in black, which faded to a Greyish-green color. My skin is a light tan, naturally. I am looking to get the tattoo removed with a laser that does not kill the hair follicle. I have some existing eyebrow hair and would like to keep it. What should I be looking for in terms of treatment? Is there a specific machine or laser or method that sounds like it would help me?
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Answer: Tattoo Removal For Permanent Eyebrows -- Q Switched or Pico Tattoo Laser
Unfortunately, it's much easier to get a tattoo than it is to remove one. You need to wait a couple of months before proceeding to removal, because your skin first needs to heal. Luckily, fresh tattoos are often less challenging to remove because the pigment hasn't settled deeply into the skin....
Thank you for your question. Your tattoo can probably respond to laser treatments but the color of your tattoo is difficult to remove. Picosure laser is a good option to have this tattoo removed as it is safe and effective and there is a low risk of scarring. This treatment works best on dark...
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can have laser tattoo removal to remove the remaining ink over scar tissue. I recommend having treatment with the Picosure laser as it is effective in removing 70-90% of a tattoo and works best on dark colors. I recommend having a consultation with an expert...
