Laser removal of low-quality PM: a specialist's view

Alexander Zaritsky, practicing master of tattoo and PM removal, Q-Swith Nd:YAG operation and maintenance expert, member of the International Association of Permanent Makeup APPM

Many masters, faced with the poor-quality work of another master, prefer not to correct the errors, but to completely remove the existing PM. In this article, we will consider the features of the hardware solution to this issue - with the help of laser technologies.

Natural beauty is becoming a steady trend in the fashion world today. Unfortunately, not every woman can boast of the right facial features - in particular, the perfect bend of the eyebrows, an expressive look and plump, naturally scarlet lips. Modern cosmetology keeps up with the times, so any lack of appearance is corrected and eliminated.

Permanent makeup is one of the ways to make the appearance more attractive and expressive.

Before and after laser hair removal procedure. Photos provided by the author

If we talk about the benefits of PM, the following should be highlighted :

• the color of the lips, eyebrows, eyelids becomes more saturated, and their contours become more accurate;
• there is no need for daily makeup and its correction throughout the day;
• permanent makeup is suitable even for allergy sufferers who react sharply to any decorative cosmetics;
• it can be used to correct most birth defects and qualitatively mask small scars or marks on the skin.

Among other things, it is not washed off with water, does not crumble and does not have a greasy sheen. And this means that at any time of the day or night you will be irresistible.

Before and after laser hair removal

Debriefing

Speaking about the “guarantee for permanent makeup”, it should be understood that the final result depends on the master and the client, as well as on other factors. It is necessary to take into account the following: the quality of the procedure performed, the client's compliance with the recommendations in the post-procedure period, the thoroughness of caring for the worked area, the lifestyle that the client led after, and so on.

It is impossible to predict in advance how the body will react. Metabolism, immunity, skin type, the state of the cardiovascular system and other factors have a direct impact on the safety of the injected pigment. And, unfortunately, not always the final quality of work pleases the client!

There are many reasons for an unsuccessful tattoo , including an inexperienced master (selection of the wrong shape, incorrectly selected pigment color, errors in technique), non-compliance with the recommendations by the client before and after the procedure. So what to do in case of unsuccessful permanent makeup?

There are three options: clogging with light pigment, removal with a remover and laser removal .
Masters who understand this topic, for the most part, prefer laser removal. For those who have decided to remove permanent makeup with a laser, the following information will be useful. So, we will understand the intricacies of laser removal of permanent makeup.

Such a service as laser tattoo removal/PM appeared in Ukraine more than 15 years ago. During this time, a huge number of women managed to suffer at the hands of inexperienced craftsmen. Previously, getting rid of an unsuccessful tattoo was almost impossible. But not today!

Laser is the most popular and safest removal method that has proven to be effective. You don't have to worry about all sorts of repercussions. The procedure is almost painless, the likelihood of scarring is minimal, the result is impressive!

Laser Capabilities

The laser removal procedure consists in the fact that a high-power laser beam with a length of 532 or 1,064 nm penetrates into the deep layers of the skin, where the coloring pigment is based. Under the influence of a laser, the pigment breaks up into small particles and is excreted by the lymphatic system (in particular, through sweat). Thus, in place of the permanent, normal, unpainted skin reappears.

At the same time, the epidermis - the top layer of the skin - remains intact, absolutely intact. And the hairs (in the case of permanent makeup of the eyebrows) also remain in their place - they do not fall out and continue to grow at the same pace. Exposure to the laser can lighten the hair a little without having a negative effect. To eliminate discomfort, you can tint your eyebrows.

More precisely, you can judge the result only after 4-8 weeks (when the pigment particles dissolve). At the same time, the number of necessary procedures for removing unwanted pigment depends on a number of factors, such as:

• the amount of ink in the skin: to obtain different gradations of color, a different density of ink is used per square centimeter of leather;
• depth: in the case of permanent makeup, the pigment is introduced superficially, which reduces the number of necessary procedures;
• paint color: the darker it is, the easier it goes; white, yellow, beige are removed the worst.

Complete removal of the pigment is a real process, but it requires patience, if necessary, several procedures, the interval between which is about one and a half months.

Summing up, it is worth noting that, unfortunately, permanent makeup can become not only an assistant to women, but also their enemy - in the hands of an inept master and under a combination of possible circumstances. Before the procedure of applying a permanent, we recommend that you carefully weigh all the pros and cons. And we, in turn, are always ready to help you.