Laser Tattoo Removal Guide

The removal of permanent makeup, sometimes referred to cosmetic tattoo makeup, offers unique challenges over the removal of traditional tattoos elsewhere on the body. One reason for this is the location of permanent makeup, which centers around the face, and more specifically, the eyes, eyebrows, and lips of a person. This means there is little room for error when removing permanent makeup. It also means that there could be considerable discomfort or stress experienced during the removal process, as these areas are very sensitive to pain.

There are a few different techniques that are used to remove permanent makeup, including dermabrasion (which in this case, is more about chemical exfoliation than exfoliating the physical surface of the skin), rejuvi cream, and laser tattoo removal.

Of these three methods, laser removal is by far the most popular and common removal method employed, followed by rejuvi, which is somewhat newer and less known, and then dermabrasion, which is an older method that many shy away from these days, as it’s prone to scarring, few something want to risk for their face.

The biggest factor involved in permanent makeup removal relates to the color of the pigments used in the permanent makeup. Some colors, such as green, blue and black, will typically respond well to laser removal techniques. However, other colors might offer unique challenges for removal. It is also possible that certain inks or pigmented cells will not respond well and cannot permanently be removed, even with repeated laser treatments. In these cases, the permanent makeup may become permanently faded but still present. Depending on how the ink ends up fading, this can cause problems with discoloration that cannot be removed.

The procedure itself is painful. To alleviate the discomfort of laser removal, doctors will give the patient a numbing agent or local anesthetic before the procedure begins. Afterwards though, the patient must deal with pain and discomfort during recovery for the next few days. During this time, the areas of the face treated may be swollen, bruised, or red. For this reason, it’s imperative to schedule some recovery time following the permanent makeup laser removal sessions.

For those underground permanent makeup tattoo removal, it’s normal for the removal process to take more than one treatment. In most cases, people go in for 3-5 treatments before the work is completed.

For these reasons, the decision to get permanent make up on the lips or eyes is something that should not be taken lightly, as the removal of permanent makeup is challenging, expensive, and painful.

Removing a tattoo through the use of rejuvi cream is one of the more interesting and novel developments to come about relatively recently in the world of tattoo removal. The technique is considered reliable and safe, and there is little doubt that it’s a valid method for removing a tattoo.

An important note on terminology: Although rejuvi is often described as a cream or lotion, it is not a tattoo removal method that should be confused with over the counter products sold as “tattoo removal creams”. While the cream itself can be purchased without a prescription, the application of it for tattoo removal is NOT a “do it yourself” or at home tattoo removal method. Rejuvi tattoo removal is a medical procedure that requires admistration via a trained medical professional.

The rejuvi method for tattoo removal works like this:

Using equipment strikingly similar to a tattoo gun, a trained medical professional administers the injection of rejuvi cream into the skin above the tattooed area. The rejuvi cream passes into the epidermis and connects with the pigments skin cells of the tattoo. The rejuvi cream then bonds with these pigmented cells. In other words, the cream and the ink merge together at a microscopic level. The body sees the rejuvi cream as an outside threat, and the immune system works to remove or expel it from the body. Because rejuvi bonds itself to the tattoo ink, it is then able to remove a bit of the tattoo when the body forces the newly bonded rejuvi/tattoo ink to the surface the skin. This will come out as a crust or scab. Over repeated treatments, rejuvi will remove all parts of the tattoo with each new crust formation.

Rejuvi tattoo removal services are usually offered at clinics that typically offer other cosmetic, aesthetic, and surgical procedures, such as hair removal or laser tattoo removal services. A person with a medium sized tattoo (say for example, 3 inches by 4 inches) can expect to need 3-7 rejuvi treatments to remove the tattoo. Treatments must be spaced a part by a few weeks in order for the technique to have time to work it’s magic. It’s important to confirm any dietary changes that need to be made before treatments; some doctors may ask patients to avoid drinking alcohol before treatments, for example.

The treatment itself does create a considerable amount of pain; however, it’s not as bad as the pain of getting a tattoo itself, and the time it takes to administer is much shorter than that of receiving a tattoo. Anyone who was able to withstand the pain of getting a tattoo will be OK dealing with the discomfort of removing it via rejuvi. Additionally, clinics often offer pain medication and/or numbing agents to relieve this discomfort.

One other important thing to note is that rejuvi can be used for the removal of permanent make up, also called cosmetic tattoo makeup. While it’s not safe for the removing any tattooed eyeliner, rejuvi can be used to remove permanent makeup such as that done to the eyebrows or as a lip liner.