Can micropigmentation be removed by making a pin head opening in the dots and drawing the ink out with salt water?

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Hi I had SMP done 2 months ago, too much was put in and around my hairline and it looks awful, the surgeon says he can get rid of it over 3 sessions of putting pin head holes in the dots and drawing the ink out with salt water can this actually be done as i cant find anything on here or on the internet about it, he said there will be no pain or downtime after it, not sure if i trust this information from him, if i could please get some advice on this as i really need to have it removed Thank yo

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You cannot remove SMP with a hole and rubbing salt water.  You may want to consult with a doctor who can offer laser tattoo removal.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The most common way to removed SMP is via laser tattoo removal.  However, there is also a technique to remove SMP with salt & saline, and using same type of needle that is used for SMP.  I would ask your provider how many they have done and how successful it has been.  Laser tattoo removal is quite successful in removing SMP.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The only real way to remove the SMP is to use a a special laser which will limit the depth to less that 1mm.  This is very effective. By this time, the SMP pigment is ingrained in the dermis.

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