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microblading experience + laser removal+ saline removal

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Laser removal of microbladed eyebrows

cece_bustos
$600
My nightmare begins in November when I decided to have my eyebrows microbladed. Initially I thought they looked good, but as soon as they started to scab I realized the lines the tech made were too thick which made them look unnatural and also too far in at the front of my brow. The color also went from a dark brown to a purplish hue. I skipped out on my follow-up appointment and decided to get laser removal. The microblading tech informed me there was no solution to removing eyebrows and informed me she used Everlasting brows pigment. I went for my laser appt. in mid December and my eyebrows turned red! It was absolutely horrible/depressing six weeks until my 2nd appointment (have to wit until they are healed, I experienced NOswelling or blisters). The laser removal tech said it was a color change from the purple to red, he used the Quanta Q-plus laser. The second appointment they initially looked faded and quickly turned red- I guess form irritation, then a couple days later turned a light brown; he used wavelength 500-something (can’t remember exactly ) supposedly good for removing reds. Now I just don’t know what to do, keep doing lasers or try saline removal. This experience has left my distraught with low self-esteem. I work in the healthcare field and see tons of people each shift, I feel so hideous. I don’t want to go out or do anything. I try to cover up with makeup and it just looks off and still ugly. PLEASE DON’T GET YOUR EYEBROWS MICROBLADED. IF ANYONE HAS ANY TIPS/recommendation as to what I should do please let me know. Thanks, hope this helps anyone.

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February 12, 2018
Good morning...see my post if you want. Your eyebrows look good now as bad as you think...I am sorry for who you feel,I understand you because I have been through this..Be patient and I think your eyebrows will be fine...With the laser removal your hair of your brows are ok?
February 12, 2018
so did you use a fading cream? yes I did not lose any, the hair turned white for a a couple days and then color turned back to normal
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February 16, 2018
Good for you :) No,only some scrubs and time ...
February 12, 2018
Hi, don't worry, the pigment used is semi permanent unlike tattoo ink, the laser treatment will get rid of all the pigment but you need to be very patient, several sessions are required. There's a renowned saline removal product called A+ Ocean, it's the best out there, in case you decide to try saline. In any case I believe laser works best. Be patient but don't worry it'll go away soon!
February 12, 2018
thanks, I will do research on the A+ Ocean. Trying to be patient, just so hard when it’s something so prominent on my face :/
February 13, 2018
I had my eyebrows done a few months ago and they were supposed to be brown and they turned black like a Sharpe. I hate them. I wasted 500.00. How do you use the A+ ocean saline to remove the ink? Thank you
February 13, 2018
hi Kris, you have to get the procedure done by an eyebrow technician. There’s many removal products out here but A+ Ocean is believed to be the most efficient one. The procedure consists in opening cuts where the pigment is and applying the liquid over the cut so it absorbs the pigment. It takes several sessions for it to be gone. Hope this helps. All the best!
February 13, 2018
Sorry to hear about your story ,I think it depends on the technician’s experience and techniche as well . Also the pigments she used . I got one eyebrows tattoo which is pretty good , saved my time and don’t need to bring the eyebrows pencil with me anymore !
February 27, 2018
lucky!
February 15, 2018
I’m on the same boat. I need to remove my bad brows. please keep me posted how you resolve this. I’m so depressed.
February 27, 2018
going for my third laser this Friday. will post before and after pictures.
February 26, 2018
Saline treatments worked well for me. It took 3 treatments to fade the color to a shade that looks soft and almost non-existent. I will need at least one more treatment to completely remove the ink. My brow work was done via micropigmentation method, where the color is implanted deeper into the skin-known as the dermal layer. So, it if worked for me, my guess would be it will work well on you since, Microblading is not as deep.
February 26, 2018
February 27, 2018
I’ve read many good thing about her on realself. Unfortunately I live in Nevada
February 27, 2018
do you have any pictures you can share?
October 9, 2018
So what was your end result? We're you successful in removal??
UPDATED FROM cece_bustos
2,018 years post

1 week 4 days after 2nd laser appt

cece_bustos
It is much easier to cover up with makeup, but eyebrows are still too far in. Still debating if I should go back for another appointment or do phi removal.

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February 20, 2018
Don't do phi removal. Sorry, but IMO all that stuff is scary and not nearly as reliable as laser. Saline solution/chemical solution removals are very abrasive and can severely scar one's skin. Laser at least keeps the skin in tact.
UPDATED FROM cece_bustos
2,018 years post

3rd laser treatment

cece_bustos
Went in for a third laser treatment. I believe he used 3 joules? on a Quanta laser. First two photos are immediately after and last one is about 45 minutes post treatment. Not painful just feel a burning sensation afterwards for 20 minutes or so, tolerable. Hopefully this will fade the color even more. My end goal would to completely remove the color.

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March 7, 2018
I liked the way they looked when u got them
Done
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March 10, 2018
I agree with the post above I thought they looked like nice when they were done
March 19, 2018
I think they looked good too. I see the color being slightly purple/brown but honestly it looks pretty against the eyes.
March 13, 2018
have you heard of picosure? - i also had horrible microblade experience, thats how i ended up here. I had mine done in december 2017, and still havent done anything to remove because I heard crazy stories about laser issues etc. Also, saline removal was suggested by the girl who did it, but then 10 other pros told me to stay clear as they've seen horrible results. - picosure is new, but i checked out instagram and other websites and it looks legit. im sure since youve had multiple laser sessions, you'd prob just need one picosure treatment to get rid of all the tattoo. Good luck!
March 13, 2018
I have. probably going to look into getting picosure if this laser treatment does not work
March 13, 2018
I haven’t experienced and negative effects like hair loss or permanent hair color change, hyper/hypopigmentation
May 6, 2018
I also thought your eyebrows looked great when you got them done. (Not too close together)
May 7, 2018
I think they looked great when you got them done. The laser job looks bad.