Old tattoo eyeliner removal: 5 year old tattoo. (Photos)

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Trying to find someone in the Bay Area, ca. I found one person but to have a consultation they wanted a fee and all I wanted was to know if my eyes would blister after and about how many sessions and emailed her photos but she said I had to pay to have the answers which sounds very unprofessional.. anyone know anyone that can remove top eyelid tattoo ( faded to a blueish I think) and I have two little spots of red on my eyebrows from a old tattoo I want to zap away too

Richard Rosol, MD · Answer

Eyeliner removal is a very special case. Your practitioner will need to use ocular shields&mdash;sterilized titanium protective cups placed directly over each eyeball after they have been numbed and libricated. To go without these shields is unthinkable. Only a physician or mid-level (e.g. NP or PA) is qualified to use them, to say nothing of the training and experience also required.
If you are unable to find such a qualified provider, I urge you not to proceed with the eyeliner portion of your plan.
Good luck!

Jessica H. Kim, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would not recommend treatment - you will definitely experience swelling, requires ocular shield placement, risk potential oxidation of current ink color, and will require multiple treatment sessions for significant improvement.  If you are still interested in pursuing treatment, I would recommend a consultation with a board-certified, cosmetic dermatologist experienced in laser surgery.

Old tattoo eyeliner removal: 5 year old tattoo. (Photos)

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