BEAUTIFUL Permanent Makeup Removal?
The removal of permanent makeup is not just about the color. It's crucial to consider the type of pigments used—whether they are mineral, hybrid or organic. Some technicians may mix these pigments, adding complexity to the removal process. Additionally, the presence of titanium dioxide can affect how pigments break down and fade.
Many people struggle with old permanent makeup, oversaturated brows, uneven lips or botched PMU.
Naturally, we all want to remove it as quickly as possible—I feel the same way!
I'm constantly learning and searching for new knowledge to ensure safe removals.
I understand that you might not be familiar with the removal process, which is why I always tell the truth about what to expect during consultations. I never promise, "Hey, I will remove it in three sessions." Let’s be real—so many people have been told it will be gone in just a few sessions but that’s not always true.
In some cases, yes, it’s possible! But right now, most clients don’t have these easily removable types of permanent makeup.
As a client, we all want stable, long-lasting Permanent makeup, right? With certain pigments, we can achieve that but removing those pigments is a process!
I completely disagree with the approach some laser technicians take when they use "classic" removal techniques. They remove black or grey pigment, then move on to red and finally leave you with yellow. And then they say it's done—just walk around with yellow eyebrows! NO! You definitely don’t want neon yellow eyebrows on your face and I’ve seen many clients who have struggled with this exact issue.
Yes, yellow can be removed with Acid removals but why not address it before it turns yellow?
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Dark colors like black, blue, grey and red are a "threat" to our immune system. When we try to remove these colors, it creates trauma and activates an immune response, where macrophages attack the pigment as if it were an allergen, helping to remove it. But when it comes to yellow or green eyebrows, it’s not as much of a threat, so the body reacts more slowly to the trauma. The immune system isn’t as “allergic” to these colors, so it doesn’t want to remove them.
Again, trauma can be different and I always take the safest route to keep the skin healthy. If you just destroy the epidermis(first layer of the skin) completely, a lot of pigment will be removed but you could end up with a scar! And the remaining pigment in that scar will just stay there, potentially leaving you with only surgical tissue removal as an option. I don’t think you want that scenario.
This is what many clients are currently dealing with in the US.
But it’s not as bad as it might seem right now—in good hands and with the right approach, you can achieve beautiful results.
❗️Everything I described above applies to just one type of pigment that causes these issues.
Over the years, starting from the 2000s, different types of pigments have been used. Pigment formulas change every few years and that’s why two identical eyebrow colors might be removed completely differently.
I always suggest doing a “patch” test with the laser to see how the skin reacts before deciding on the next steps. We should then determine whether to continue with laser removal, acid removal or a combination of both!
Nowadays, you often hear about Pico lasers. They’re great machines—powerful but designed for actual tattoo removals. For permanent makeup removals, this machine is often too strong and can cause a lot of problems, especially in inexperienced hands. I’m not saying you can’t do a great removal job with it—you can if you know how but in the case I described above, I wouldn’t use it.
Also, don’t underestimate the power of Acid solutions. In some cases, laser removal should be supplemented with Acid removal or when the laser is no longer effective, these solutions can do their job to give you clean skin.
Another big issue in our industry is Titanium Dioxide. It’s not a scary beast but you should know how to deal with it!
In most cases you never know what pigments were used in your PMU and you can’t compare your results to your friend’s. Every skin is unique and every skin reaction is unique.
It’s crucial to get a consultation, do a “patch” test, create a removal plan and follow the technician’s instructions.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
