Subtleties of the process of laser eyebrow tattoo removal

Permanent makeup is gaining popularity now. For example, eyebrow tattooing allows you to always look bright and not depend on cosmetics. Girls who want to make their eyebrows visually thicker and darker often resort to this procedure. However, sometimes the result does not live up to expectations and pigment removal is required, which is usually done with a laser. If you are thinking about getting rid of tattooing, you should consider all the nuances of this procedure.

In the process of tattooing, a highly dispersed pigment is injected under the skin, thanks to which the eyebrows get a bright color and clear outlines. Depending on various factors, this pigment can last from 1 to 10 years. However, there are ways to artificially remove permanent makeup. This procedure can be performed with a neodymium laser or a remover.

The first method involves irradiation of the skin areas on which the tattoo was carried out, due to which the paint in the deeper layers of the skin is split and removed. Sometimes this is done even at home, because the procedure consists of ordinary injections, but it is better to entrust your beauty to specialists. The second method involves chemical action, and the procedure resembles the application of pigment, but this time a special substance is injected under the skin to help get rid of the dye. Chemical removal is an inexpensive and effective service, but the healing process can take up to six months, and the unscrupulous work of a specialist can lead to serious complications.

The laser beam, without direct contact with soft tissues, destroys the pimento capsules under the skin, and then it is completely eliminated by the body's lymphatic system in just a few weeks.

The use of a laser has the following characteristic features:

• Eyebrow tattoo removal usually requires 3-4 sessions, in contrast to chemical removal, for which it is enough to insert a remover once. The break between sessions is usually several weeks.
• The cost of laser removal is relatively high.
• The laser does not produce warm color tones. It affects only cold tones: capsules of blue, green, purple, black and gray shades are split. In contrast, yellow, red and orange pigments can darken when exposed to laser beams. You need to consult with a specialist to decide whether it is possible to remove pigments with your spectrum in this way.
• Already a few weeks after the complete removal of the pigment from the layers of the skin, you can apply a new permanent make-up - this may be required by those who did the first procedure unsuccessfully and want to correct the tattoo.
• Despite the fact that complete removal of the pigment requires visiting the clinic several times, you will notice the first results after just one session - the pigment will become much lighter.

• The procedure takes only 5-15 minutes.
• Using a laser, unlike a remover, is impossible at home - this is a high-tech procedure that requires the obligatory participation of a specialist.
• Swelling, slight bruising and a thin crust covering the eyebrows may occur immediately after laser exposure. It is categorically impossible to interfere with the healing process - wait until the crust falls off by itself, otherwise there is a risk of infection and interfere with the restoration of the skin, which threatens the formation of scars on the eyebrows.
• Eyebrow hairs lighten after tattoo removal, but this is a temporary effect. For a while, you can tint your eyebrows with ordinary pencils and mascara - this will not do any harm.
• The effect of the laser stimulates hair growth, so there is no need to worry about the safety of your natural eyebrows.
• The clinics claim that the procedure is painless, but many clients find the laser effect extremely unpleasant. However, injecting a remover under the skin is considered more painful.

Any medical intervention, even cosmetic, does not pass without a trace for the body. Before deciding on laser removal, read the list of contraindications to the procedure and, if necessary, consult with a specialized specialist in advance.

Removal of permanent makeup with a laser is not recommended in the following cases:

• Inflammatory processes and various skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and fungal lesions are the first and most important contraindication to the procedure - the laser will have an unpredictable effect on the course of the disease and can aggravate unpleasant symptoms.
• During pregnancy, any unnecessary medical intervention is undesirable, especially as serious as exposure to a laser. It is also best to postpone the removal while breastfeeding.
• The presence of scars on the skin is also a contraindication to the procedure.
• Clinics usually do not perform laser removal on persons under the age of majority.
• A fresh tan is undesirable before using a laser: if you are strongly tanned in the sun or in a tanning bed, you should wait at least a week, and only then plan the procedure in the clinic.

• Serious heart problems can be a contraindication - depending on your current state of health, doctors decide whether or not laser removal is possible.
• Skin neoplasms such as moles, papillomas and warts should never be treated with laser beams - this can lead to serious complications.
• Disorders of the endocrine system can also make it impossible to remove permanent makeup with a laser.
• If you are allergic to the sun's rays, you should also skip this removal method.
• In case of epilepsy, the procedure is not performed.
• Colds and flu can also be contraindications due to a general decrease in immunity.
• Blood clotting problems make the procedure undesirable.

The indications for the use of a laser for removal are most often aesthetic defects of tattooing: perhaps the permanent makeup seemed too bright and unnatural to you, an unsuccessful shape and thickness of the eyebrow curvature was chosen, or the master made a mistake while working. It is extremely rare that complications after the injection of pigments and associated health problems can become an indication for removal - in each case, the doctor offers the client an individual solution. If you are considering whether to carry out chemical or laser removal, it should be borne in mind that the indications for these two methods are absolutely similar.

Laser removal imposes even more restrictions than the use of a remover, because it is hypoallergenic and not associated with thermal effects. Nevertheless, the duration of the procedure, the long recovery period, pain and discomfort make clients in clinics more likely to resort to laser removal.

The key to successful tattoo removal and quick, comfortable skin restoration is proper preparation for the session. Specific recommendations, depending on your health condition and skin characteristics, must first be obtained from your doctor.

In this case, it is worth considering a number of general points:

• If possible, in the last days before the planned procedure, it is recommended to exclude or minimize exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin. When removing tattoo on eyebrows, this can be problematic, but you can try wearing massive sunglasses or hats with a visor. It is definitely not worth sunbathing before the procedure. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation will make the skin drier, which means more sensitive to the laser - this will affect the pain of the procedure, as well as the condition of the skin after it and the duration of eyebrow healing.
• If you are taking medications that affect your skin condition, it is best to temporarily stop using them. It is better to discuss with your doctor in advance not only your state of health, but also those pills that you take regularly - perhaps it is better not to take certain substances before the procedure.

• If you smoke, doctors strongly recommend that you reduce your nicotine intake before the procedure.
• Make sure there are no small wounds or injuries on the skin. In particular, you should not pluck your eyebrows a couple of days before the planned removal of permanent makeup.

Since it is not always possible to accurately determine the depth of the pigment and the sensitivity of the skin from the outside, the first session of pigment removal is a test one. Usually it does not last long, and after it you need to evaluate the results: healing should occur within a week, and the color of the tattoo should become noticeably lighter. In case of a positive effect, the doctor will use similar settings of the laser device for all sessions, and if you have any complaints, the settings will be adjusted.

To remove the old dye from the skin, the doctor directs a laser beam at the area of ​​the skin with permanent makeup. Slightly displacing the installation holder and moving the beam, the specialist sequentially treats the entire eyebrow area with a laser, which allows further color reduction. With long time intervals, several sessions are planned to completely remove the unwanted shade.

Removing pigment with a laser is quite comfortable, although the sensations from the procedure are subjective, individual and sometimes unpredictable. For some patients, mild tingling and burning sensations do not cause problems, while others associate it with severe pain. One way or another, laser removal is considered to be more gentle than the introduction of a chemical remover under the skin. After exposure to the laser, a cooling gel is applied to the eyebrows, which allows you to relieve unpleasant sensations.

Immediately after a short procedure, you can leave the clinic, because eyebrow care after laser removal of permanent make-up takes place at home. The main recommendation given by doctors is not to interfere with the natural healing process of the skin. You do not need to touch your eyebrows after the procedure: swelling, bruising, sores and crust may appear on them, but all these are completely normal consequences of exposure to laser beams.

Additionally, it is worth considering the following recommendations:

• If the swelling persists on the first day after removal, it can be relieved with medication. For example, an ordinary "Suprastin" or "Tavegil" usually copes with this.
• Painkillers can also come in handy in the first days after the procedure - you can take any pills you are used to: Nimesil, Nurofen, Ketorol and others.
• The crust in the first days can not only be ripped off, but also wet. Be careful when washing and showering.
• Your doctor may recommend a special cream for treating damaged areas, but it should be applied as directed.

• The next week after the procedure, you will have to refuse to visit the bathhouse, sauna and pool - excessive humidity and high temperature can slow down the healing process of wounds after a laser.
• Within a month after removal, you must refuse to visit the solarium and do not abuse tanning in the sun: the skin is very sensitive after exposure.
• During the healing process, under no circumstances should peeling be applied to the laser-treated areas, and you should not use lightening agents.
• If the pain and swelling does not subside for several days, if the crust does not come off for a long time, or if you accidentally damaged it, you should contact your doctor for further recommendations.

Despite the fact that the consequences of the procedure are quite noticeable and many rules are required to be followed, usually the process of caring for eyebrows after removal does not cause discomfort. The process of crust formation and descent is especially important. After that, you can even fully use regular makeup - apply foundation, draw eyebrows with pencil and mascara. The main thing is to thoroughly wash off all cosmetics, do not forget about moisturizing creams.

Some clients are completely satisfied with the procedure, while others complain of serious discomfort or aesthetically poor result.In many ways, the results of removal will depend on the characteristics of your skin and individual sensitivity, and the clinic and the qualifications of the attending physician play a huge role. In no case try to save money on this procedure if your beauty is dear to you.

Most women are quite happy with laser removal.

Those clients who leave negative reviews note the following points:

• Unpleasant sensations during the procedure repel many. Despite the fact that in clinics this procedure is presented as painless, in fact there is a tingling and burning sensation, which is perceived by every woman subjectively. Anesthesia during laser removal is not done - the injection of the drug distorts the tension of the skin and makes it impossible to perform such a scrupulous operation with high quality. Women with a low pain threshold should be afraid: try to come to the procedure with a good emotional mood and consult a doctor about taking pain pills.
• The high cost of laser removal is another unpleasant moment that repels many. However, chemical removal is marginally cheaper and there are no cost-effective ways to get rid of tattoo. The specific price of the procedure varies in different clinics, but it is not worth choosing who to contact based on the low price. You may be faced with a poor-quality service, and laser irradiation is a rather serious intervention, so that you risk your own beauty and health. It is better to choose a proven clinic with a long history of work, a large client base and good recommendations.

• Some clients complain about the unaesthetic appearance after the procedure. Indeed, bruising, swelling and crust covering the eyebrows are inevitable consequences, and you will encounter them more than once if you plan to completely remove pigment in several sessions. You need to plan your schedule in advance - if important public appearances are waiting for you, they should take place 4-5 days after laser removal of the color: then the crust will already subside and you can use decorative cosmetics.

In positive reviews about the procedure, the following is noted:

• The laser removes pigment quickly and efficiently. After the first session, your eyebrows will look significantly lighter. If you compare this with chemical removal, the speed of removal of permanent makeup with a laser is not comparable to that of a remover: a substance injected under the skin gradually breaks down the dye capsules over several weeks. The laser, on the other hand, gives an instant effect, so it is used even in the most critical situations - for example, in the case of low-quality tattooing, when you quickly need to normalize your appearance.
• The recovery period after laser intervention is relatively short - after a few days there will be no defects in appearance, and the state of health will be good. Pain, swelling and sores on the eyebrows disappear within a week at most. At the same time, the recovery period after using the remover can take several months and requires periodic monitoring by a doctor. Skin care after laser exposure is minimal, and after a month you can completely forget about any restrictions.
• The effect of the laser is considered gentle and non-traumatic due to the fact that there is no direct contact with the skin. Side effects are also extremely rare, and they are mainly associated with improper care. If you allow the brows to heal without intervention, the skin remains perfectly smooth and beautiful.

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