Cosmetic Ink Lookbook
Overview of Cosmetic Ink Tattoos
Removery offers tattoo removal services for two cosmetic procedures:
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Eyebrows (Microblading/Nano)
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Scalp Micro - Pigmentation (SMP).
We do not treat lip liner tattoos, flesh-toned camouflage, eyeliner*, or freckles at this time.
Traditional tattooing and Cosmetic tattooing vary greatly - in the next section you will learn more about the factors that contribute to cosmetic tattoo removal.
*Laser Eyeliner Tattoo Removal is a specialized service offered by one of our ophthalmologist's in Australia
FAQS
Factors that Contribute to Cosmetic Tattoo Removal & Fading
Pre-existing :
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Age of Tattoo
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Level of Ink Saturation
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Ink Composition
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Pre-existing scarring present
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Due to tattoo application or external skin damage
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Overall Health and Age
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Placement on the body
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Previous Removal Attempts
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Hypo/Hyperpigmentation
During Treatment
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Aftercare Protocol
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Skincare
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Sun Exposure
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Time Between Sessions
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Exercise/Physical Health
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Smoking/Vaping
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Medication Updates
Tattoo Ink Vs Cosmetic Pigment
Tattoo Ink typically contains larger, heavily concentrated pigments that are very bold and vibrant.
While Cosmetic Ink pigments contain smaller, less saturated pigments, iron oxide, and a liquid carrier such as water or glycerin.
Cosmetic ink can potentially contain metal, which can change color when exposed to laser energy.
It’s important to understand, your metabolism plays a crucial role in eliminating the ink after each treatment. As a result, it generally takes 2-4 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart, for complete removal.
However, sometimes complete removal cannot be achieved. At times, ink changes to a warmer tone when treated. When this happens, we cannot guarantee complete removal. In this case, applying a cover-up tattoo or makeup might be the better option for your skin tone.
Cosmetic Ink - Aftercare
Cosmetic Ink
ST 1 - 4
Complete Removal
Both of these clients have excellent results from just one laser session. Depending on the clients' end goals, they could be completed in their tattoo removal journey, continue to spot treat, or rework the brow with a permanent makeup artist.
This client has good to very good results from four laser sessions. Depending on the clients' end goals, they could be completed in their tattoo removal journey, continue to spot treat, or rework the brow with a permanent makeup artist. The lingering pale yellow pigment is due to the cosmetic ink composition and would be easy to cover with makeup or a permanent makeup rework.
Work in Progress
This client has good to very good results from just one laser session. Depending on the client's end goal, she could continue to treat or rework the brow with a permanent makeup artist.
This client is still working through removal treatments, and has very good to excellent results from five laser sessions. Depending on the client's end goal, she could continue to treat or rework the brow with a permanent makeup artist.
Cosmetic Ink
ST 4 - 6
Complete Removal
This client has very good to excellent results from just two laser sessions that allowed her to get a fresh pair of new microbladed brows. This would be considered a "rework" , cover up, or color correction. Removery recommends going to a specialized artist for this type of service.
This client has good to very good results from just two laser sessions. With the reddish tone that the brows are pulling, we can continue to treat to reduce the tone or the client can be ready for a rework with a permanent makeup artist.
This client has very good to excellent results from 7 laser sessions. The factors that contributed to this complete removal were ink composition, saturation, application, and proper aftercare from the client. In the final photo, you can see there is no more artificial ink on the hairline.
This client has very good to excellent results from three laser sessions. They are now able to wear their brows naturally or get them reworked with freedom of shape, color, and saturation.
Work in Progress Brows
This client has very good to excellent results from just two laser sessions. Depending on the client's end goal, she could continue to spot treat or rework the brow with a permanent makeup artist. Factors including saturation, pigment composition, and application allowed for fading.
These clients have very good to excellent results from just one laser session and are works in progress toward complete removal and fading.
Contraindications
Relative Contraindications:
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Artificial Tanning: caused by self-tanning lotion, spray tan or injectable tanning (melanotan)- 2 weeks
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Brow Tint /Dye: wait time 4 weeks
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Brow Lamination: no lamination allowed during the LTR process. Wait 8 weeks to start LTR after discontinuing lamination.
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Botox and Filler (if in the treatment area): wait 24 hours*
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Chemical or manual exfoliation (chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasion, retinols, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, etc.): wait 2 weeks if med-spa based treatment, 1 week wait time if a home-based treatment
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Hair Removal: wait 2 weeks if laser hair removal within 1 inch of the treatment area, 72 hours wait time if waxing, threading, sugaring
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Hair Transplant in the treatment area within the past 12 months: written clearance needed prior to treatment
*Note: If there's any bruising in the treatment area, we will need to wait until the bruising has healed
Absolute Contraindications:
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Freckles, Lip Liner, Beauty Marks, Eyeliner, Camouflage Makeup, Blushing
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Medical absolute contraindications