I tattooed my eyebrows 12 years ago, & decided to get laser tattoo removal. Immediately after my 1st session, the tattoo disappeared! A few hours later however, it reappeared again, but to a red-brown color. The clinician advised that this is due to the ink containing titanium & shouldn't be a problem removing in future sessions. I'd like second opinions & to know if my tattoos will continue to fade. I have attached photos before removal, immediately after 1st session, & a few hours later.
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October 1, 2018
Answer: Eyebrow Tattoo Changed Color With Laser? Laser Removal Alters Colors First
Yellow is possible to remove, but the wavelength required to hit yellow also likes to hit the melanin in your skin. When it hits the melanin, it can ruin the cells that give you the slight brown color to your skin and cause scar tissue (hypopigmentation). Since the yellow in your tattoo is...
The best thing is to do is to wait to see if you will heal back to normal skin tone. This kind of healing can take 8-12 weeks. Be patient and do not try to treat too soon. Scar tissue can start to form when if treated too soon in between any kind of treatments.
Laser tattoo removal has the best results after the skin has completely healed from getting the tattoo. Usually 6-8 weeks is sufficient time to heal. Also, in between each laser tattoo removal session is the same idea. The longer you let it heal and clear the ink you will most likely do less...