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Which laser for eyebrow tattoo removal? (Photo)

ywq5031May 1, 2018
I microbladed my eyebrows ~6 months ago, and it’s been a huge regret. She used a dark brown permanent ink, and I fear she may have bladed all the way into my dermis layer because it was so painful. I immediately went to a place that does phiremoval. I completed 2 sessions, which has helped remove quite a bit of ink, but I haven’t returned because I am worried about scarring. Should I continue with phiremoval or is picosure a better choice? I don’t want to lose my actual brow hairs.

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