Salabrasion - Tattoo Removal. Is This Safe and Effective?

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I keep reading about salabrasion, salt water, for cosmetic permanent make up removal. I was wondering how safe and successful this method is. I would like to have my eyebrow tattoo removed from what I read lasers react to iron oxide tattoo ink turning it black this is why I am looking for alternative solutions.

Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD · Answer

Hi, I'm glad you are doing research into how to remove your cosmetic tattoos. Salabrasion was an old way to treat tattoos but has gone out of favor. There is indeed a risk of darkening of cosmetic tattoos depending on the ink composition. Certain types of ink can undergo an oxidation-reduction reaction that changes the color. Even with this an experienced dermatologist with advanced training in lasers should still be able to get improvement with the laser. I would recommend you select someone with that type of training and make an appointment so that they can evaluate the tattoo in person and discuss the risks of darkening with you.

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