Eyelid tattoo removal

Many women resort to eyelid tattooing: it is convenient, practical and beautiful. However, sometimes situations arise when it is necessary to remove pigment, and this process requires the most delicate approach. We invite you to get acquainted with the possible methods for neutralizing the pigment so that you can choose the most gentle option for yourself.

Permanent make-up of the eyelid area is very popular. It allows you to improve your appearance, give your look more expressiveness, and visually lengthen your eyelashes. In addition, long-term make-up greatly simplifies the daily care procedure: women do not need to use eyeliner and shadows in order to always look perfect.

Long-lasting makeup involves injecting a coloring pigment under the skin. It lasts a long time. However, sometimes situations arise when a permanent has to be removed.

• Features of the epidermis. It happens that under the influence of external and internal factors, the color changes and acquires a brown, reddish or gray tint. This may be due to fading of the paint under the influence of ultraviolet rays, prolonged use of antibiotics and hormonal drugs, as well as metabolic disorders.
• Change of image. This happens if a burning brunette decided to dye her hair and become a gentle blonde. Then the initial bright tattoo will definitely need color correction.
• Poor quality dye. If the master in his work used a slightly pigmented color scheme, then the result of the tattoo may be the most unexpected.In this case, correction or complete removal of the dye may be required.
• Change of shape. Most often, this problem occurs with the eyebrows. If their shape turned out to be unsuccessful or simply went out of fashion, then the technique of partial permanent removal is used.
• The emergence of voids. As a result of trauma and subsequent restoration of the skin, voids often appear in the tattoo lines. They require complete removal of the paint or its correction. This usually occurs after cosmetic procedures: deep mechanical cleansing, the introduction of cosmetic preparations subcutaneously and strong chemical peels.

Every year, the cosmetic industry offers new, more modern techniques. Against their background, old techniques involving deep injection of paint under the skin look unnatural. This leads to the appearance of dissatisfaction with their own appearance. In such a situation, tattoo removal is necessary to give the image the most natural look.

Nowadays, the cosmetic industry has developed several highly effective methods to completely reduce the permanent in the eyelid area. They work effectively and at the same time do not harm the skin and organs of vision. Of course, the complete removal of the permanent takes a long time, but the result can significantly improve the external characteristics of long-term makeup.

Removing the permanent eyelids using a laser beam is one of the most gentle methods of affecting the coloring pigment. In beauty salons, professional equipment is used, thanks to which it is possible to completely remove the pigment, make adjustments, correct the contour, and also change the thickness and length of the arrow. Manipulations involve the use of anesthesia, so they cause a minimum of discomfort.

The laser targets areas of different tone. In this case, the skin, free from pigment, is not injured. The laser beam penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis, where the dye is split into small particles. Later, they are excreted along with the lymph, leaving no crusts on the surface. The frequency of the waves can be adjusted depending on the original shade of the permanent.

In earlier years, the use of a laser often left scars and burns. Modern devices are absolutely safe. The very first withdrawal result will be noticeable after three to four hours. It is a versatile and highly productive technique. However, it also has its drawbacks:

• high cost of the procedure;
• to achieve a noticeable result, several sessions will be required: their total number depends on the depth of the effect of the pigment;
• long interval between procedures.

The use of a laser is not recommended for:

• oncological diseases;
• pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
• hypertension;
• autoimmune disorders;
• wounds, abrasions and skin inflammations in the treated area;
• blood diseases, including low clotting;
• herpes infection;
• diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation;
• AIDS.

The use of the laser is not recommended for skin prone to keloid scars. Contraindication for laser exposure is the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is undesirable to carry out manipulations with exacerbation of chronic diseases, on the skin after sunburn, as well as to persons under the age of eighteen.Failure to comply with contraindications becomes the cause of serious pathologies of the body and can increase the risks of unwanted side reactions.

The total number of sessions is determined by the cosmetologist. It depends on the color of the pigment used, the size of the permanent area on the eyelids and the complexity of the pattern.

An effective salon procedure for removing permanent makeup is considered to be a remover. It is the process of introducing a special chemical preparation to the entire depth of the permanent. The composition is applied to the arrows with a special machine. In the process of a biochemical reaction, the pigment is released to the surface of the skin in its original form. After processing, a crust appears on the skin: you cannot peel it off yourself, otherwise unaesthetic scars and scars will remain on the surface.

The main advantage of a remover in comparison with a laser is that it works quickly and allows you to remove any shades. But the rehabilitation period after the administration of the drug lasts 6-8 months.

A little-known, but quite effective technique for removing unwanted pigment is electrocoagulation. It allows you to remove the dye in one session. The procedure is an impact on the selected area with high-frequency current. Usually, this procedure is accompanied by severe pain and discomfort, therefore, local anesthesia is used before the session. The process of removing the coloring pigment is burning. Therefore, after processing, a crust remains on the eyelids. It will exfoliate itself after 10-14 days, leaving the eyelids peeled.

Any salon procedures involving the reduction of tattooing have a rather high cost. Therefore, some women are trying to save money and remove permanent makeup from the upper and lower eyelids with improvised means. However, home techniques are fraught with the development of the most unpredictable consequences. So, instead of removing, the makeup can take on an unnatural shade, scars and burns appear.

If you do decide to run your permanent at home, try one of the following options.

• Potassium permanganate. It is a harsh chemical that can neutralize the color pigment in a few processing cycles. To remove the pigment, you need to make a pale pink solution, and then use a cotton swab to carefully treat the area of ​​the permanent. The manipulations should be repeated every 3 hours until a crust forms. When the scab is formed, it is necessary to wait for its natural rejection; in no case can you tear it off with your hands. Part of the paint will fall off along with the crust. Treatment can be carried out until the pigment disappears on the eyelids. Important: the method is not recommended for the eyelash zone. This is fraught with injury and eye burns.
• Hydrogen peroxide. Working with peroxide requires a medical degree. The point is that the specificity of processing requires precision and delicacy. To lighten the tattoo you need a needle: treat it with alcohol to avoid infection. The technique involves the introduction of peroxide to the entire depth of the coloring pigment. After treatment, a crust appears on the skin, it is not recommended to peel it off. It will take at least a month to restore the skin, after which the dye will brighten by 3-4 tones. If necessary, the cycle is repeated several times.The technique is very dangerous for home use, as it is associated with a high risk of damage to the eyeball.
• Castor oil. One of the mildest methods of lightening unwanted tattooing in everyday life. For processing, it is necessary to cleanse the face of traces of cosmetics, wash in the usual way, and then apply castor oil to the pigment with cotton wool. Repeat the procedure every day before going to bed and after a month you will notice the first results.
• Iodine. Another aggressive way to remove tattooing. For treatment, you need to walk with a stick dipped in iodine solution along the eyelid zone, and after one and a half to two hours, treat the affected area with a cream with regenerating properties. The cycle includes processing 2 times a day for 5-7 days. Be prepared to feel soreness and discomfort all this time. In addition, the removal of pigment with iodine is slow, and the risk of eye burns is great.
• Celandine. This tool allows you to effectively remove unaesthetic tattooing. However, in the area of ​​the eyelids, it is practically not used due to the high risk of unwanted effects on vision.

Permanent eyelid makeup is always beautiful, aesthetically pleasing and practical. However, in case of poor-quality work, not every master cosmetologist will take up the removal of permanent makeup. The skin of the eyelids is quite sensitive and very thin, prone to injury. With any intervention, there is a risk of damage to the eyes and blood vessels.

Even if the work is done professionally, it is unlikely that it will be possible to avoid undesirable consequences:

• edema;
• redness;
• itching;
• loss of eyelashes;
• erythema;
• hematomas;
• burns;
• pigmentation.

In order for these negative phenomena to go away as quickly as possible, you should adhere to the rules of post-procedural care.

• Avoid visiting the solarium and exposure to the sun. Apply an enhanced protection cream before going outside.
• Pause going to the bathhouse and swimming pool, quit smoking and alcoholic beverages.
• Do not use decorative cosmetics at the stage of skin regeneration.
• Avoid cleaning products based on alcohol and harsh chemicals.
• Treat the surface with wound-healing ointments for 5-7 days.
• If a crust appears, never peel it off.