Unfortunately, with the popularity of eyebrows microblading, we have been bombarded with these same questions on how to remove it or to fix it. Corrective work has become more than 75% of our current business. The problem with microblading is that many people are jumping on the band wagon to offer the service and do not have proper training. They take a 2-5 day course and start a Groupon business or add it to the nail or daytime spa. It is very scary because it is a very invasive technique requiring a blade to cut into the skin and pigment is then rubbed into the cut as opposed to using the needles the traditional method which takes years to master. In microblading, if you can hold a pencil, you can cut a line with the blade and rub pigment into the skin. The natural look can be achieved giving the appearance of microblading and even better using the coil machine with needles. In order to do this with the coil machine it takes years to learn and the technician has to have many years of permanent makeup experience using the coil machine which many permanent makeup technicians do not have the skill because they typically use the pen machine which vibrates. Take a look at the "Hairline" brows in my portfolio and you can see how they look like microblading technique but lasts longer and look more like hair. This technique will last for many years. Now to answer your question about removing the microblading work that you do not like, I do not recommend that you use the saline for removal. It is not effective and can cause scarring. Removal should not be done by you but a professional. Most techincians do not even know how to correct bad work and will attempt to cover it with flesh tone. This is a BIG no no! Since corrctive work is our specialty, We get many people from out of state and even out of the country who will fly in after they exhaust all the methods out there. We have done thousands of procedures with great success. Sometimes complete removal is not necessary and we could fix it with better shape or colors but if the entire procedure needs to be removed, we could remove it and let the skin heal and put better brows back. We always draw everything on and select appropriate colors for your new brows. Our "Hairline or Gradient" styles are the most popular that even the most trained tech cannot tell it is permanent makeup. I hope I answered your question and give you enough reason to come visit us.

Hi, Sorry to hear that you spent $800 on botched up brows. A technician in a plastic surgeon's office doesn't guarantee great work. A great makeup artist combined with skillful tattoo technique is key. I correct this type of work all the time. I recommend that you lighten up your brows as much as you can and go over with the desired color rather than remove them completely. I also suggest that once you are ready to redo your brows to seek out a technician who not only can implant color but most importantly can artistically implant brows using hairline stroke techniques so you don't get that too dense and harsh look. A good makeup artist is very important and ironically most permanent makeup artists are not good makeup artists. I have heard a permanent instructor tell her student that she didn't need to know how to apply makeup to do permanent makeup. How can anyone trust someone to put something permanently on his or her face if the technician can't even do traditional makeup? Knowing how to implant pigment is one thing, but the technician MUST know how to do traditional makeup as well.

Last week, I was at a party, a lady inquired about permanent makeup and asked me how much I charge for brows. I told her my price and a strange looking lady standing next to me jumped in and told the potential client to come to her instead and she can do her brows for $100. I could not believe how rude this strange looking lady was. She said she was a Permanent Makeup instructor and will charge her only $100 to do brows. I couldn't help but laugh and told the potential client, sure if you want your brows to look like hers (blue/black and stenciled looking!) .

This is often the problem with inexperienced technicians and give permanent makeup a bad name. I am getting a bit tired of doing corrections on botched up work from other technicians. Permanent makeup is getting very popular and everyone wants to get it done. You have to do some research and look at their work before committing yourself because it is permanent. Many people will look for cheap work and end up with botched up work.

The answer to your original question about removal is yes, you can have the permanent makeup removed. If tattoo removal is done correctly, you should not need to have eyebrow hair transplanted or risk having scars. To reduce the risks of scarring, the technician must understand and know how to use the tattoo removal enzyme because the manufacturer's direction for it is very aggressive.

Lol, you are exactly right! I have been doing this for over 2 decades, but I call it "Hairline Strokes". Microblading is basically another name for what we called 'embroidery technique' with us who have been in this industry before it became maintstream. It is nothing more than using a hand tool instead of machine and cutting skin with a group of needles attached to an exacto knife handle and pigments are pushed into the skin and not implanted like the coil machine. They call it micro-blading but it is still a tattoo and nothing new. It is continuing to be called as such so the watchdogs do not know to monitor the newbies who are in it for the quick bucks.

Although it does not last as long as my "Hairline Strokes", it is still a form of tattoo and SHOULD BE REGULATED by the State and the local Health department like tattoo and permanent makeup (geez, skin is cut and blood is involved!). It should be performed by someone who already has permanent makeup experience and many years of experience since it requires a lot of artistry. It is not just simply stenciling in a brow shape and packing in the ink. Unfortunately, fixing microblading work has become our number one business.

In a nutshell, my famous "HAIRLINE STROKES" is what "Microblading" imitates. I have so many requests for "microblading" so I do offer it and instead of using my coil machine, I just use a hand tool. It does not heal as quick as the machine method and does not last as long so I do give discounts for the Microbladed brows. My Hairline Strokes brows lasts about 3-5 years and looks exactly like hair. My Microblade brows also look natural, however, it does not last as long(up to a year), hair cannot be layered, and multiple colors cannot be used. Therefore, it will not look as dimensional as the Hairline Stroke brows.

Many magazines are quoting the price of the Microblading to be from $700-1500 depending on the city and location of the business. If anyone offers to do it for less than $500 for something as permanent as this, please check their CREDENTIALS, EXPERIENCE, PORTFOLIO, and REFERENCES. This is a must or you will end up paying thousands of dollars to remove them and put them on correctly.

She may want to see another doctor for a second opinion. If your Mom had cold sores before, she will get them again so he will need to prescribe them to her sooner or later anyway.

Yes, the method is very different when working on the mucosal. Mucosal is very tough tissue so you will need to use a coil machine with a number one needle. Use pointilism method for the best results .

My success rate for this procedure is 100%. Most permanent makeup technicians will have touchups and require more than one visit, but my technique will get the color in the first time. I agree with you, if the procedure is not done correctly, you will have botched up work and have to live with it since it is permanent. I personally do a lot of correction work for those unfortunate ones who have had bad permanent makeup procedures done.

If permanent makeup is not performed correctly, the permanent pigment may migrate under the skin causing a smeared look. Improper implantation will give eyeliners the jagged and uneven look. The toughest correction to do is the eyeliner.

My prices are not cheap, but you will get the best results for your money and save money in the long run if you have to pay additional fees for correction procedures . My work is so natural that no one will be able to tell that you have permanent makeup on. They will just think you spent hours putting it on daily. My prices vary depending on the type of procedures.

I have done thousands of procedures and have not had one unhappy client. In fact, I have also trained hundreds of technicians around the world.

You are an ideal candidate for the eyeliner procedure since you are allergic to the traditional make e up. You will actually save a lot of time and money in the long run by getting permanent makeup.

Your technician is correct. The fading is only temporary. Do not be alarmed about losing the color because they will slowly come back and the full color will not be in until at least 4-6 weeks. Eyeliners will come in very fast, then the brows, and the lips take the longest for the color to come out fully The brows and lips will look blotchy and uneven for a few weeks. No touchups should be done for at least 6 weeks and you may not need it at all. If your lips feel dry and uncomfortable, use Vaseline SPARINGLY, but do not use Chapstick as it may cause stinging and may exfoliate the lips .

Depending on the size of the tattoo, you may need a couple of sessions with me or maybe several treatments with laser treatments (very expensive and painful!). It depends on the type of ink, skin, depth, age, etc. Each tattoo is different. New tattoos often can be removed in one session while older ones may take six or seven sessions.

Yes, I have completely removed some tattoos on first visits and some required additional visits. It depends on the size, age, and depth. I can remove most tattoos that laser can't w/o the pain associated with laser as well as the high costs of laser.

Makeup concealer is a quick cover up and there are many choices depending on the type of dark circles, i.e. blue, red, brown, etc... For example, dark circles with blue undertones result from oxygenated blood pooled beneath the under-eye skin. These types of dark circles are best concealed with a pink base concealer. For under-eye spots with red undertones, you would want to use a green base concealer. Brown undertones are more common among Asian and African American skin tones. These may result from hyperpigmentation triggered by eye-rubbing, sun exposure, or genetics. A skin brightener with kojic acid or hydroquinone can lighten these circles when applied daily over a period of four to six weeks. However, if you stop using the skin brighteners, the dark spots will reappear. It is not a permanent solution. Also, you do want to avoid hydroquinone, as it is not safe around the eyes and tend to gray out skin on black skin over the long-term. Unfortunately, it is a hassle to have to cover them up or apply skin brightener on a daily basis.

In our office, we do treat these skin problems with laser treatments. The treatment is called Laser Genesis, and involves using 1064 Nd Yag laser to stimulate the skin to produce collagen. This, in turn, builds up and tightens the skin which breaks up the blood pooled under the eyes. It is nonsurgical and requires no downtime. Additional benefits include treating wrinkles and crows feet. Here is some additional information on the Laser Genesis treatment.

http://www.permanent-makeup-by-renee.com/services/lasergenesis.html Laser treatments may seem expensive at first but it beats having to cover it up everyday. In addition, the cost of creams and lighteners will add up over the long-term; and the wear and tear on your skin from applying creams can cause premature wrinkles.

Although you should consult your doctor regarding this, my clients say their doctors tell them to take an antiviral for 5 days before the procedure and another 5 days after to avoid fever blisters.

That was certainly the old fashion method and before better development of new technologies. I have tried the salt method years ago and was not too pleased with the result. There are a few great products on the market that PMU artists can use to remove permanent makeup successfully, however, tattoo removal is not something that a beginner technician should practice without proper training. If done improperly, you may scar your client for life and that is not something that you want to happen.

What is the color of your tattoo? If you have any yellow or green, it's very tough to remove with the laser treatment. You will have very good result with laser if the color is black, blue, etc., but that can be very expensive and requires several treatments and sometimes may leave scars. The method I use will usually work after the first couple of treatments and sometimes first visit, but it all depends on the tattoos.

There are not too many people who do this type of work. I know a few good body tattoo artists in your area, but they don't do this type of work either. Why don't you make a trip here to Dallas, TX. I have quite a few clients from all over the U.S. who have ventured here to get work done by me.

The procedure is done by selecting the correct color pigments that match the roots of the surrounding hair area. A light colorwash is then shaded on to the bald spot and a darker color is implanted to simulate the same pattern of hair as the surrounding area. The result immediately after is very dramatic, but will heal very soft and natural looking. This procedure is best done when the bald spot is on top of the head and the bald spot is less than 2 square inch. You also have to realize that if the spot gets bigger, you will have to return for touchup.

I believe you inherit baldness genes from your mother's side so check out your maternal Grandfather and see how his baldness pattern was. If he was completely bald at the top at an early age and not just a little bald at the top, then it may not be worth it for you to go through with this procedure.

Without seeing you, I can't give you the best advice. Laser removal in the eye area is not advisable. I have corrected many botched eyeliners by camouflaging and if the liners are very thick I also lighten it up with a lightener.

I use the tattoo over method using 2 different acids for removal. It is very effective and better and a whole lot cheaper than laser treatment!

Please clarify. What do you mean permanent makeup on legs? Do you have scars and need camouflaging? If that is what you meant, yes I can do camouflaging on scars, stretchmarks, body tattoos.

There are many types of scars; hypotropic (sunken) or hypertropic (raised) scars. It sounds like you got acne scars from doing your own extractions. Unfortunately without analyzing your skin, it wouldn't be possible for me to recommend the best treatment. Some scars can be treated easily and some may require several treatments and different methods. Determining the best treatments (microderm, laser, peels...) depend on your scar type, skin type, ethnicity, etc.

It sounds like you got a few problems and not just scars. Redness could be from rosacea, over processing of skin, etc. Be sure that the person giving you these treatments is a licensed medical aesthetician or a doctor who can make correct assessment and evaluation before attempting these treatments. In trying to rectify your scar situation, you may introduce more potential problems. Asian skin tends to hyperpigment, therefore, be extremely careful. The above mentioned procedures are normally done in series and prices vary depending on what treatments will be required for you.

Did your friends get their permanent makeup done by the same technician? If it's the same tech, but other clients are doing well but you then it could be you. Be sure you are not taking any blood thinners (aspirin) anti inflammatories, vitamin, caffeine, etc. on the day of your procedure. Sometimes, eating spicy, salty food, or drinking alcohol can also interfere with healing. After care is important! Stay out of direct shower, sunlight, swimming pool, and don't pick on your scab. Don't put too much ointment on the areas (just sparingly).

Permanent makeup should last for years. I had mine since 1987 and needs some touchup, but it is still very dark. Have you seen her work? Does she have the same problems on other clients? Are you picking at your eyeliners before they heal?

I believe the technician you went to may not have the necessary skills and you may not want to go back to her and risk getting scars from too many procedures. She should not charge you each time for a touch up since she never implanted correctly in the first place. PMU procedures can be accomplished on first visits. Sorry you had to go through this seven times. She should take more training before doing this type of work. Technicians like her give permanent makeup a bad name.

How long has it been seen you had your brows done? You will not know the true color for at least 4 weeks after a procedure is done on brows. After 4 weeks, if the color is still grey, there are a few things that could have happened. The tech may not have implanted deep enough, improper after care (use of exfoliants i.e., retin-a, aha, or exposure to sun and swimming pool). Also, what manufacturer of pigments did the tech use? Is the tech experienced enough to do these procedures? Look at her portfolio and testimonials from clients.

First of all, what kind of correction do you need? If it's only color correction, it can be done within an hour and you are set to go. If you want complete removal or new shape, it can be from 60 to 90 minutes and can be 1 or more sessions. Prices start from $650 and up depending on what needs to be done. Do you have a close up picture of your brows to show me?

Thank you for visiting my website. I can barely see your picture, but from what I can tell you have huge contrasts on your eyepad with darker area near the nasal and whiter towards the ears. The dark area may not be as dark as you think but because of the whiter contrasts, it looks worse. I don't recommend using flesh tone pigments to lighten the dark areas. You may try Microdermabrasion or even eye peels to lighten the dark areas. I think you will get very good results that way rather than camouflage with PMU.

I have seen a picture of such before. It sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to the pigment that was applied. Can you tell me what manufacturer that the pigment came from and what color was used? It is best to go see a dermatologist and have a punch biopsy done to determine if you are allergic to it. If it is an allergic reaction, you may request the dermatologist to administer a Kenalog injection, but do not allow the tech to treat you.

I have a lot of people from OK who come here for permanent makeup. You have to make sure that the technicians are very experienced. I do a lot of correction on botched up work. Your brows are typical for people over 30's. The older we get the thinner our brows become. I can certainly correct them. I specialize in hairline stroke brows to give it a more natural appearance of simulated hair. Prices range from $500-$800 depending on what you want done. The procedure can be done in one visit.

Why don't you get a few people together and fly me in to do the procedures. I will travel if there are enough clients.

Please find out who the manufacturer of the pigment is, the pigment brand, and the exact color. I will need to know the history of all the colors that was used on your lips. Using orange will warm up the bluish tones, but you have to be careful about re-doing lips so many times because you certainly don't want to end up with keloid scarring from overworking the lips.

Yes, the eyeliner can be lightened. I don't recommend removing it altogether, just lightened or thinned.

First of all, the technician didn't know what she was doing because she drew on your brows before numbing you. That is a big waste of time to draw on brows and then numb because the penciled brows would be gone when she clean your brows to tattoo. It would be fine to draw brows on at consultation and a photo should have been taken to ensure that you get the same brows when you returned. When you return for the actual appointment, she should have to numb you first and wait for 15-30 minutes until your brows are numbed, then she should have cleaned your brows completely and disinfect the area, and then draw on your brows with a clean pencil or stencil. Sounds like she didn't even disinfect the area before tattooing and I am surprised you didn't get an infection from the mess of numb cream left on your brows. Fortunately for you, correction is my specialty! I can correct those bad brows.

It would be extremely difficult to tattoo eyebrows without using any topical anesthetics throughout the procedure. I don't think the techs you talked to realized how much bleeding you will have while being tattooed if you don't have something to control the bleeding and pain. Bleeding will be worse when you strain your face fighting the pain. Here is a better way to achieve what you want. You may forego the numbing cream and draw the eyebrows on at home. What I recommend is capturing the outline of the eyebrows first and once the border is tattooed, you must use a topical anesthetic gel that has epinephrine to prevent bleeding and swelling, otherwise the pigments will bleed out when you are being tattooed. Another option is, get the numbing cream from the technician and you can apply it yourself at home before drawing on your brows. Immediately after your brows are drawn come back for the procedure. Of course you have to live close enough so the numbing won't wear off. This is not necessary if the technician knows how to capture your brows first and numb you once the border is captured.

You are right to be concerned about pigment migrating and blurring out when a technician implants pigment at the wrong angle or too deep. Pigment will shoot away from the intended area if the needle is not properly angled during implantation. Also, if pigment is implanted too deep it can go into the subcutaneous layer of the skin and cause migration.

On the other hand, you may just love the way I draw on your brows. Most people who are really picky usually end up having me draw their brows on after seeing how beautiful their brows look after I have arched them and reshaped them. I have done thousands of procedures and have only had a handful of clients who drew their own brows. They usually change their minds and go with the shape I recommend and call me back to thank me for the difference I have made to their face with their new beautiful brows.

It is similar to getting a tattoo except you will be anesthetized locally and permanent pigment will be used instead of body ink. Eyebrows will take approximately 30 minutes and prices vary depending on what you want done. I offer the powdered eyebrows, dimensional eyebrows, hairline enhancement eyebrows. You may call for a consultation to determine what looks best on you.

Mine will last for up to 2 months and sometimes longer with touchups. Mine start at $150 for regular length and fullness and may be higher for longer and thicker lashes.

I usually refund my client if they change their mind about a service. Depending on what services the client wants, I can perform multiple procedures on the clients at one time. If a client wants permanent eyebrows, eyeliners & lips, all can be done on the same day. However, if a client wants lash extensions and permanent eyeliners then they have to be done on separate days.

Good idea. You only have one face so don't take a chance. I also instruct and my models are always beautifully done since I supervise very closely and begin the work and finish the work myself. The answer to your question is "no". Future plastic surgery to your chin or neck will not distort your lip liner & full lips.

The champagne color is one color that will turn gray. I am not sure if this manufacturer has fixed this problem. I no longer use this color or any color from this manufacturer, but am aware that it was a problem a few years ago. If you are thinking about having it removed then don't wait for it to heal. Once it heals, it will be harder to remove. Do it ASAP. Make sure the tech knows how to remove it or you may risk scarring. You are very close to me, so feel free to call me and come in for me to check it out.

Unfortunately, my schedule is so booked up that I cannot take walk-ins. It's best that you schedule an appointment for a consultation first to determine color, shape, etc. I am often booked from one to two months out so please call me directly to schedule an appointment. I charge $500 for the standard powdered brows. I am very familiar with different ethnic skin types, therefore, rest assured, you will get the best color for your ethnic skin. As far as tattoo removal, once a skin has been tattooed the texture of the skin is altered, therefore, it will never be the same no matter what technique is used to remove it. My classes are full for 2005, but e-mail me and let me know if you would like to be on a waiting list. I have not yet completed the schedule for 2006.

If someone charges you $100 for permanent makeup, you better run. Fortunately, the brows can be removed safely without laser. It may take 1-3 treatments and will cost a lot more to take off.

Thank you very much for the compliments. I don't recommend permanent makeup to cover moles. We have better ways to get rid of them without scarring using a non-laser machine made specifically for that. Thanks.

I don't recommend doing a partial brow ever. The color will be very hard to match. The technician is not very experienced, otherwise she would have never suggested it. When a client asks me to do it partially, my answer is "you are paying for full brows, why ask for partial brows?". I don't recommend going back and risk getting your brows messed up since she didn't do it right the first time.

Yesterday, I removed a set of brows from a lady who had hers done from Oklahoma. The ink on her brows were bluish/black and the shape was very manly. She is one of many from Oklahoma whom have come to see me for correction. You can probably find cheap permanent makeup anywhere. If price is what you are looking for, you are probably going to regret it. My prices are standard, but my quality is outstanding. I cannot give you an exact quote since many who have come to me initially for a touch up usually decide to get the work corrected.

Hairline strokes are a very natural way of filling in your brows with little strokes to simulate the natural brow hair. I do 95% of this method on my clients when they request natural. It is nothing more than implanting pigment under your skin in little strokes rather than filling the brows in solidly. Take care.

Thank you for the compliments. If you want to go for the lighter blonde brows, it may need to be touched up a little sooner than 5 years since lighter colors tend to fade faster. One good news is that it may fade to a more natural light taupe or light grey color and not purple as you feared. Take care.

I am sure it's not your lips that is causing you to not get a job offer. The spot can be easily fixed with micropigmentation.

You can come in for a consultation and I can draw the eyeliner on you to show you how they look first. Liner on the bottom lids do not look good unless the top lids are also done, otherwise, you can have tired looking eyes. You can drive home after the procedure, but be sure to bring your glasses if you wear contacts.

I haven't used Tat Gone Ink, but I have used another product similar to it. I can tell you that it works great and most of the removals that I have done are 100% gone within 1-3 sessions.

I would advise that you save your money and do it right. Why is she charging for work that wasn't done correctly? Please give us a call and I can see what I can do for you.

We usually do not offer monthly specials. If you want the best job for your face, please do not just look for specials. Most of my clients who come in with botched up work resent going to the wrong people for bargain prices.

Tattoo Removal starts at $250 per square inch. I can't say for sure without seeing your tattoo. I have a very high success rate for tattoo removal.

I am so sorry about the difficulties that you have had to go through. It's very sad that some doctors employ technicians who just aren't skillful enough to do these procedures correctly and artistically. I have had performed so many corrective procedures from clients who had gone to technicians who work at high-end medical spas, doctor clinics, beauty salons, and even tattoo parlors. So just because a high-end medical spa or doctor's clinic may offer permanent cosmetics does not mean that you will get quality work. But to answer your questions: No, uneveness of color after the procedure is absolutely not normal. Swelling is normal. Your technician is definitely not experienced in performing lip procedures and it sounds like her technique is incorrect if there are floating dots of pigment outside your lip liner and the color is uneven. There are only a handful of technicians out there who can successfully implant color into lips. I would not laser those lips as some tattoo pigments contain titanium oxide which may turn your lips black. Chemical peels will not do the job either. My advice is to stay away from that technician and even if they offer to correct it for free, do not go back. If she has to consult with her teacher about performing corrective work, that definitely should trigger a warning sign that she just does not have enough experience. I highly recommend that you find someone who knows how to do tattoo removal using enzyme method or has actually performed corrective work on the lips. You must see their portfolio and samples of their work as well as get references who you can speak with and visit with if possible. Good Luck and Take Care.

Yes, I have that color. I can mix about any color you want. However, the picture you sent me does not have a healed result. Most pictures from technicians who do not have healed results are not reliable. Not many technicians out there can actually do permanent full lips and get the color to stay. If you look at my portfolio, all the pictures have before, immediately after, and healed. Some clients who have come to me to redo lips usually have either crooked lips, uneven blotchy color, or have had their lips done several times without success. The price for my full lips for 2008 including lip liner is $1,300 and without is $750 but prices may go up in the future. I usually do lip liner the same color as the full lips and blend it in. What's nice about the liner is I can augment the shape of your lips and correct the cupids bow or make the lips look fuller or thinner without cosmetic surgery. I can also even out lips that are naturally uneven. If you are African American, you need to be careful about doing full lips since you can hyperpigment easily. You may need to come in for a consultation and let me see if you are a good candidate.

Thank you so much for the kind words. Lash extension is another one of those procedures that are not regulated, and therefore, anyone can be a self proclaimed expert. So beware. When I first offered lash extensions more than 10 years ago, no one knew what it was and now everyone is doing it. And those who proclaimed themselves to be lash extension gurus were only putting on lash tabs. Lash franchises are popping up everywhere in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with technicians who are not even aestheticians or at least licensed in cosmetology. The only advice I can give you is to find a reputable place that offers it, make a visit and ask to see a repeat client who's got it done there at least several times before and ask to look at the technician's portfolios. Good luck!

I am so sorry to hear what has happened, but it sounds like you are being taken advantage of. You should not have to keep paying for a botched up job that was created by the technician. He is fortunate that you are giving him the benefit of correcting his work. Please don't waste your time and money anymore. Spending over $2,000 for something that is bad is completely insane. This kind of work gives permanent makeup a bad name. Please give your lips some time to heal. To answer your question, I use different techniques to remove botched permanent makeup and it all depends on how bad the job is so I really have to see you in person to be able to give you a good recommendation on what technique should be used. I have corrected many clients who have also been scarred from botched permanent makeup. Breaking up the scar does require more work, but again that all depends on the scar. Some are easier than others to work through. Sea salt is not going to do the job. This is the 21st century, and your technician is going to have to get more training and use better methods than putting salt on your lips and charging you "an arm and a leg" to remove your botched up permanent lip color. The thought of rubbing salt on an open wound just makes my stomach turn. I can't imagine the amount of pain that it must have been. I know that you live in another state, but it may be worth a trip here. We have many out of town, out of the state, and even out of the country clients and I would be more than happy to give you their name and numbers for you to talk to before you decide to come visit me. Kind Regards

Thank you for the compliments. With such risks we may just want to stick with top eyeliners only. I can also use a coil instead of a rotary machine to cut down on the vibration. Asian eyes can be made to look a bit bigger by lining the eyes very thin from the inner eyes and thicker towards the outer eyes.

I just did an African-American male client 2 weeks ago who has the same problem as you and worse, alopecia. He went to several people and ended up with me to do his brows. He totally loved them because I did some beautiful hairline stroke brows on him that looked so much like hair! Men brows are not easy to make natural, but I accomplished it. I did full face on several cancer patients who lost all brow hair and lashes and they loved the results so I think you shouldn't be nervous at all. We will put everything on your face like the way you like before anything is implanted permanently.

You are so funny. Here are the answers to your questions.

You are numbed w/ a topical anesthetics so it's not painful.It's done just like a body tattoo. A machine w/ needles are dipped in pigment an implanted (not inject) into the skin.Knock wood, but I have never messed anyone up. I have done many corrections on botched up work from other techs

I always discourage my clients from having lip liner that is distinctly darker than the full lips. If lip liner is done correctly it will have a nice liner effect that blends in without the ring around the lips. Makeup artists spend a lot of time blending in the lip liner to match the lipstick color so I don't understand why a PMU technician would purposely put 2 different colors permanently on a client without explaining the stark differences of having a darker liner since permanent liner does not blend like everyday lip liner. It is unfortunate that you went the laser route to remove the liner. The pigment which was used on your lips had iron oxide and the laser turned it to that "gray/blue/black/purpleish color" . I think the best approach now is to go to a reputable technician who specializes in color correction and have your lips re-done again. Using the correct color can tone down the "gray/blue/black/purpleish color" from your lips. Good luck.

Yes, it is a dry needling method used to retexturize scars. I have used this method mostly on lips and on some hypertrophic scars, but found microdermabrasion using sodium bicarbonate to work best on acne and hypotrophic scars.

The removal of eyebrows can be done successfully depending on how deep and dark your permanent brows are. My method will allow your brow hairs to grow back as before. The pinkish tone will diminish overtime, therefore, you should be fine. The client you saw on the internet came back a week later and her brows were not completely healed so that is why you can see some dry skin flaking around the brows. I will post new pictures of her soon so you can determine how amazing she looks healed. I am located in Dallas, but do have clients that come in from Houston all the time.

The type of ink your friend mentioned is usually made for body tattoos and not for the face. Over time, depending on the ink used, it may fade to bluish gray, green, pink, or purple. I have done many corrections on clients with this problem who had procedures done elsewhere. With a little bit of color theory, it is not a difficult problem to fix. It is important that technicians do not put body pigments into the face and that they must use quality pigments.

The answer to your question depends on many factors. What is your nationality? What was the color used on your lips and what brand? Have you had laser treatment done after your procedure? These are just some of the factors that could affect the outcome of your Full Lip Procedure. If you could give me some more details, I may be able to pinpoint where the problem lies.

Recommendations from doctors are great, but not enough. You need to also look at the technician's work. I had a client who asked for a half dozen client names for references and she called each one and actually went to see them. All this after viewing my portfolio and reading client testimonials. So she really did her homework before trusting her face to me. Her concern was that she has only one face and she had to find the best. Many technicians have problems with eyeliners due to improper technique; such as improper stretching, insufficient angle or depth, etc. A skillful technician should be able to get your eyeliners in the first time. I am not saying that your technician is lying to you about her years of experience, but I believe that the aftercare instructions she gave you may contribute to the fading of your permanent eyeliners. People have been using castor oil for many remedies. It is known to have amazing healing powers. There are many uses for this "old folk remedy", but I would NOT use it for aftercare for permanent makeup. Anything oily will draw the color out. It is important to keep your fresh permanent makeup from contact with anything oily.

Here is how you should take care of your eyeliner. First, do not use oily makeup remover or baby oil, mineral oil or heavy creams. Especially glycolic. I like Almay non oily makeup remover pads, Cetaphil or Ponds non oily formula. Second, eyelash tinting or eyelash perming must be done 72 hours prior to procedure and may be done 2 weeks following the procedure. Third, DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT YOU EYES! Let any residual pigment come off naturally. Lastly, for after care, use Neosporin cream for 3-5 days only in the eye area indirectly around the eyeliner and let heat draw the cream in. A small amount twice a day to keep moist is all that is needed.

Lip liner is $700. I have been doing it since 1987 and I am also an IDC instructor to hundreds of students nationally and internationally including doctors and nurses.

It all depends on what you want, but you can go with the powder look, hairline, or dimensional. There is no healing downtime and it takes 30 minutes to numb topically and 30 minutes for the actual implantation of color. The procedure will look dark at first but flakes off gently towards the 3rd day and may look blotchy for the first couple of weeks. Towards the 3rd and 4th weeks all the color will return. Expect the color to fade about 10-20% for brows to a very natural look. My price is $500 for the powdered look and $700 for hairline strokes eyebrows.

The Powder Look is what you see on people when they put powder on the brows to darken their brows. It looks great if you already have a lot of hair on the brows. If you are losing eyebrow hair and need to have a more realistic look with hair, the Hairline Strokes is best. If you do not want hair look, but a more believable eyebrows with dimensions (blended 3-5 colors) to match hair and highlights, then the Dimensional Look is appropriate. The Powder Look costs $500 and the Hairline Strokes or Dimensional Look is an additional $200. I developed the Hairline Strokes and Dimensional Look techniques and have taught many others my techniques, but barely a handful can imitate it since it requires a person with natural artistic talent to achieve it. It is best that you come in for a consultation to determine what looks good on you.

Yes, you should wait for about 4 weeks for your permanent liners to heal completely before getting a touchup. Any touchup done before the skin is healed may result in scarring. However, if she made a mistake during the procedure and went too far up it should be removed immediately within 24 hours otherwise you will have a hard time removing it later. There are so many people trying to get into this business and not having enough training. I hope this tech will go back and get additional training before attempting another eyeliner. Eyeliners are the easiest procedures to do and if one can't master that one should search for more training. I am located about 20 minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth airport.

Yes, you can have the eyebrows removed or corrected. The costs depend on the number of sessions needed for the removal. The average cost is $600-$1,200 and is still much less expensive than laser which can be $3-5K. My method of removal will also not alter the texture of the skin like laser.

$700 is quite high for a set of botched up eyebrows. However, your dark pigment can be easily removed with a tattoo removal enzyme and your eyebrows can be easily fixed. This type of correction is routine for me.

I am sorry to hear about another botched up job. Inexperienced PMU technicians are popping up everywhere. It is giving permanent makeup a bad name. There are only a handful of technicians out there who can actually do lips correctly. I have corrected many many botched up procedures on a weekly basis. It is scary! You are not alone. I had a doctor from out of town and a young girl from out of state come in yesterday for brow corrections and permanent eye shadows. The doctor had brows so black and thick that made her look like a clown. The young girl also had huge black eyebrows that looked like a unibrow. People are coming to me from all over for corrections. It is very sad, but inexperienced technicians are out there everywhere performing procedures at a very cheap price to attract people. These clients end up spending a lot more money to remove the bad work done to their faces. Without a picture I cannot tell if she has gone outside of your natural lip line or not. The vermilion border is your natural lip line. If she has gone beyond it, it will not look natural since the vermilion border separates the mucous membrane of the lips from the skin around the lips. If she implanted pigment outside of the vermilion border, the pigment will take on a darker color than the mucous membrane part of the lips. This is the reason why you have the chocolate drink above your lips effect. Go with your instinct and do not go back to have this technician experiment colors on your lips or attempt corrections. If the lip liner and color is way off and you no longer want it, seek out a reputable technician who has a good record of tattoo removal and have it removed ASAP. Good luck

Prices range from $500 and up depending on the procedure. The best suggestion I can give is to come in for a consultation and we can determine what you want done and what your budget is. The more you do the better the prices. I don't know anything about hair transplant for brows and don't even know if such a procedure exists. I would imagine it would be very difficult to implant brow hair and make the hair grow in the same grain as the rest of the brows. My procedure involves simulating brow hair by implanting pigments to the eyebrow area to make it look like hair. You can look at the African-American client picture on my website and see how realistic the hair on his brows look, however, the client is completely hairless all over due to a condition call alopecia. The procedure is simple, quick and is permanent.

Thanks for your compliments. Yes, we have several excellent programs. The 3 day comprehensive program will be the most solid program for beginners. However, if money and time is a problem, we also have 2 day courses which will allow you to learn at your own pace, budget, and time. Our students love the flexibility of our programs that we offer since they can better budget for a very high revenue career with very low overhead costs. Our students are very well trained and have become very successful. Not a single student graduates without performing several successful procedures on real clients. After graduation, my students have access to me 24 hours a day for any technical support without having to purchase any kind of memberships. Please check our website for more info. Click HERE for the schedule.

I am glad you noticed. My pictures are not only my own work but the pictures are untouched and photographed immediately after the procedures and 4-6 weeks after healed. The clients are immediately photographed within minutes of completion and you can see no bruising, swelling, and bleeding, etc... I can honestly say what you see is what you get and the pictures are mine and not touched up in anyway. Thanks!

Many people have contacted me regarding the same problems that you have. The good news is that I can easily correct that.

Bruising lasting for 3 days is pretty rough. Anyway, do you take a lot of aspirins? Squinting hard during the procedure may contribute to additional bruising and swelling. Try taking multivitamins and apply hot and cold compresses on your eyes. Please keep me posted. Take care

I don't know if I would trust my face to someone who specializes in nails and a dermatologist may not necessarily be good either. Go to someone who specializes in permanent makeup only. However, if the place is sanitary and they follow strict OSHA standards, has a good portfolio, testimonials, many happy clients with good results then I would do it. Those manicurists may have their lips done by someone else and not them. Ask them for references and go check out their clients. Sorry, I don't know of anyone in your area that are good enough to send you to. Good luck.

It probably was not implanted properly since it sounds like you took care of them properly.

It would not be safe to remove, but can be safely lightened and evened out.

It's not your skin and don't let her blame it on your skin. The technician is too heavy handed. She went too deep causing you to scab up and taking the color with it. Don't let her touch you again or you might end up with permanent scars. Find a better and more experienced technician with proven record. Good luck.

Lash enhancements are permanent and last for years. They are done between the lashes to make lashes look thicker. 3D lashes (false lashes) are lash extensions and lasts for up to 2 months depending on the life cycle of your natural lashes. My clients usually do both. They do the lash enhancements first which is permanent (similar to eyeliners) then return 4 weeks later and have lash extensions put on. This combination gives them the vavoom eyes.

I have very good results with the skin needling method. As a matter of fact, I treat many scars associated with acne, facelifts, tummy tucks, and also severe burns. I have even treated wrinkles using this technique. My method is very simple but a person must be very knowledgeble about the science of skin and more importantly seasoned at the art of micropigmentation to be able to achieve great results. There are many types of scars, therefore, understanding the type of scar, a person's ethnicity, and the specific type of technique to use is critical.

It was pleasant speaking to you on the phone. As a Medical Esthetician, I treat many acne cases. My experience with treating scars and wrinkles (surgery related scars and acne scars) happened by accident. About 10 years ago, a young man came to me to have his home made tattoo removed. The tattoo was very keloided and about a 1/4 inch raised. Weeks later, he told me his scar had nearly disappeared and the areas where the scars formed no longer itch. Not long after that, I had an Asian lady come in with bluish/gray brows asking me to remove the terrible brows. I found out the lady had a brow lift and permanent brows were implanted immediately after the surgery. I was shocked that a surgeon would suture up a brow lift and perform permanent makeup on the same day before the skin even had a chance to heal. Needless to say, she was very scarred where the lifts were done. I removed her tattooed brows and checked up on her a month later. She told me that her scar was no longer visible and that she no longer had to grow bangs to hide her scarred up brows. She told me she was more happy to see that the scar disappeared than her original intention of fixing her permanent makeup. She also found that her forehead seemed tighter like she had botox. I figured I was onto something. At that time, I thought that maybe the needling process broke up the scars and promoted collagen production and allowed the skin to heal evenly. So ever since then, I have been using the same needling method using seasalt and distilled water on hypertrophic and hypotrophic scars with very successful results. I also found that many of my clients who had permanent lips and brows done experienced a facelift-like appearance. Many smokers with wrinkles around their lips who had permanent lips done also found that those wrinkles disappeared and their lips were plumped up as if they were injected with collagen. So I have used needling ever since for scars and wrinkles. Anyway, I hope I can be of service to you and anyone who is in need for my specialty. Your basic understanding of the "skin needling" process is correct, but I discourage anyone from just attempting to perform these procedures on themselves without the proper training since they could scar themselves even more if done improperly. As a caution, the information available on my website is information only and many details are not mentioned since many variables come into play such as the type of scar and a person's ethnicity.

Lash extensions, or 3d Lashes, will last up to two months depending on the lifecycle of your natural lashes. This lifecycle can be from two to three months. Lashes don't fall out all at once but one or two may fall out every couple of days. So eventually, touchups will be required to maintain that full and luscious look. Those who want a full look all the time like to come in every two weeks for a touchup. Maintenance of the lash extensions are straight-forward. Stay away from oil-based cleansers, make-up removers, and lotions; and avoid rubbing your eyes when cleaning them. Eyelash curlers and mascara is not necessary since the lash extensions already have a natural curve to them and the thickness of the lash extensions can be selected by you.

I would use antiobiotic ointment for 3-5 days and then continue with your sunscreen lip balm afterwards. Avoid lip balm that has any exfoliating ingredients. Anything minty and also lip plumping ingredients should be avoided until at least 4 weeks after lips procedure.

Lash enhancements are done with micropigmentation(permanent makeup) and lasts up to 10 years or more. Lash extensions are semi-permanent and lasts up to 2 months. My extensions are done with single lash and not clusters like others. If you had it done in clusters, you will need to have them removed first since they are not extensions and do not last as long. Lash extensions touch up can be done every 2-3 weeks starting at $75.

I can give you the exact look you desire. Yes, fuller lips can be achieved. Natural collagen is stimulated in your lips during the procedure giving the appearance of much fuller lips. Some of my clients also experience less wrinkles around the lips. The cost of full lips is $750 (no liner). Thanks.

Yes, you can Microblade over Ombre brows. However, it does depend upon the color of the brows. When it comes to working over an existing procedure, it is always best to come in for a consultation so that I can see what you have and then give you your best options for your desired look.

If the brows are still not right after the second time, the third time is not going to be any better. You may want to go somewhere else before it gets worse. Good luck.

I can correct your lips and it may take 1-2 visits. You only need to be at our facility for 1.5 hours. I will be happy to give you the phone number of a doctor that I corrected with the same problem that you have. Her picture is on the website and her lips look like lipstick. Thanks

I am so sorry to hear about the horrible nightmare you have gone through. This is why you must always make sure the person caring for your skin know what he/she is doing and not use you as a guinea pig. Let me try to answer some of your questions.

She said she will go lighten it up with the DILUANT she uses to LIGHTEN up the color but, I don't believe this will work ...Do you ??? I have never used DILUANT so I can't give you an honest opinion. Has she done anyone and can she show you any pictures of actual clients (not stock photo).CAN ( NEEDLING) really be PERMANENT ?????? Yes, the needling process can build up collagen, but it must be done more than once to achieve the desired result. Over needling may cause keloiding (hypertrophic scars). This is not something I can guide someone over the phone. Scars are different and the depth of scar must be taken into consideration when needling.How many times can needling be performed on such delicate scar-skin without causing MORE DAMAGE????? It can be done 8 weeks apart.Do you think it can somehow make the color lighten with the action of the NEEDLING? No. To lighten skin that has been tattooed, an acid must be used since needling alone won't work.Is there any course of action us poor souls can take???? Check references, look at the actual work, visit real clients, look at the portfolio, etc... And never ever go for bargains.

Again, I am very sorry. Wish I could do more than just answer these questions for you. For now, pls don't do anything to yourself unless you can find someone reputable who can prove that they can help you. Good luck!

You can use anything you like after your lips are healed. However, I don't recommend anything with exfoliation such as glycolic peel, etc... Too much exfoliation may fade out the permanent lip color.

I am sorry to hear about your condition. I have done many chemo patients including my sister. Permanent makeup will help tremendously for chemo patients. Lash extensions will work well if you have sufficient lashes to bond to, otherwise permanent lash enhancement (done in the lash line) will give the appearance of thicker lashes. Also, I suggest hairline stroke brows to give the appearance of hair on brows. I highly recommend permanent makeup for you.

Thank you for the compliments. If you can bring together a group of 5 clients, I will come. I will need 1 month advance notice.

Blond lashes can be tinted first or a black bonding agent can be used instead, therefore, you wouldn't need to use mascara. If you wait for 6 weeks, you may have to get a a new set then.

It would take 1-3 sessions to remove your tattooed brows. Please contact us directly

if you would like to set up an appointment.

I can see your dilemma, but it is an easy fix for me. I have many photos for you to see that is much scarier than yours and I am able to fix them. I had a client from Oklahoma who is a very dark skin African American who attempted to have a doctor laser her brows off 5 times and was left with fluorescent orange eyebrows and since they were lasered she also lost all of her brow hair. I was able to correct her brow color and shape and gave her beautifully simulated hairline brows. She was completely amazed and very happy. Yours are not nearly as bad and you still have hair. I will able to correct them and also give the brows a fuller hair appearance while preserving all of your brow hair. I have so many clients that come in from all over the country. As a matter of fact, I just had two more come in from Arizona yesterday with crazy brows. One was done 4 times with so many colors and one higher than the other. She was the pickiest client ever (although who can blame her after all she went through?) but she also left completely satisfied. I even had one client that had 30 re-touches until she found me. This one looked like a stroke victim because the permanent cosmetics was so messed up. She was so happy with the correction that I did for her that she actually gave me a mink coat for Christmas. Anyway, coming from New York is still closer to Dallas than others who have come from Canada, India and other countries to see me. I can guarantee that you will be very happy that you made the trip to see me here in Dallas and soon to be second location in Plano. Please don't hesitate to give me a call if you have any other questions.

It's pretty unfortunate that there are so many self proclaimed "permanent makeup experts" out there. You are asking me if I have any idea what happened to your brows? Well, let's begin with the first tech's mistake. She applied too dark of a color and rather than removing the color, she added orange (maybe she's hoping to turn the black into brown). If she chose the correct color for you from the beginning, you wouldn't have the problem to begin with. To make matters worse, two more techs added more color to the already bad blue/gray/black brows. Did you say the color is Ebony Brows? OMG, unless you are of African American decendent and extremely dark skinned, I wouldn't even consider that color. The last tech who "specializes in corrective work" is clueless as well. You cannot implant a "perfect brown color" over black brows and expect the brows to maintain that lighter brown color. In order to fix your brows which are shape and color challenged, you must first remove the brows(pigments not your natural hair). Wait until they are healed and have them put back on with an attractive shape and color that enhances the morphology of your face. The brows are very important since they shape and frame your face. If you had come to me when your brows were faded, I may have been able to fix them without the removal process by using my Hairline Technique to soften your brows and blend in softer colors to make the brows more natural and dimensional, but now with so many colors implanted, you may have to have removal done before I can give you a new set of gorgeous brows. I know I am worth the trip so just let me know if you would like to fly out to see me. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Regards

It's difficult to see from the picture. I honestly wouldn't be able to tell you how many sessions it will take, but if you are going to re-do your brows again, you may just need to fade it out some and be able to re-do them again. It usually takes about 1-2 sessions of removal for average brows using the enzyme method. I know laser takes at least 5 or more sessions and you may end up losing all the hair that is there. Laser may also change the texture of the skin as well so the enzyme method is the best. As for your question about the Tattoo Fade cream, I have never used it so I can't answer your question. I doubt that it would work since permanent makeup is implanted in the dermal layer of the skin, so I can't imagine how that cream is going to fade the ink unless it is some kind of strong acid. What are the ingredients of that cream? Thanks and Take Care

I have performed so much corrective permanent cosmetic procedures that I understand what you are going through. However, your lips don't look bad. From the attached picture you sent, I think that technician did a good job. If it's too dark, we can tone down the color without removing it. If you look at my portfolio on line, you can see how I toned down purple lips to a nice beautiful pink color. DO NOT use laser to remove permanent cosmetics. It can scar and I have had so many clients who tried to remove botched up permanent makeup with laser and had disastrous results. Not only can it scar but sometimes it can change the color of the pigment rather than remove it. I had one client come in from Oklahoma who had tried to remove permanent eyebrows using a laser. Not only did it scar, but it also changed her brows to a bright orange. Fortunately, I was able to correct the color without removal and she was very happy. As for the pain, I do use two types of topical anesthetics and I am very light-handed so my clients do not have an issue with pain. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.

I know how to do it, but I do not recommend it. It is a procedure that can break your capillaries and could hinder you from future laser treatments should you decide to do skin rejuvenation.

Icepick type scarring is very deep, therefore, the fraxel process you went through would not be able to help. Our process is a combination of needling and laser which can go a lot deeper, but the process is in a series of treatments. Our needling method is a similar process to the dermarolling procedure; however, needling can go much deeper and targets more on the scars. After the treatment, we followed up with the non-invasive laser treatment which help the skin heal, reduce redness and build collagen.

It is possible to remove permanent eyeliner and I have removed and corrected many botched permanent eyeliners as well as other botched up procedures. When removing permanent makeup, I never use laser to remove the pigment due to the potential damage to hair follicles and risk of eye damage if trying to remove permanent eyeliner. I have also had many clients who had tried the laser removal on permanent makeup and it made it worse by changing the color of the pigment and even spreading out the ink particles making the area to be removed look more blurry. Some have even lost brow hair and lashes permanently from the laser removal. My technique to remove the pigment doesn't do any of that, it draws the pigment out. Now having said that, I have found that for those who had initially tried to remove their permanent makeup via laser, I have a harder time removing their botched permanent makeup. But it still can be done. The best option for you is to come in for a consultation to see your eyeliners. There may be other options to correct if removal is not a feasible option.

Getting permanent lip color is a great idea when your lips have no color, but with eczema flareups around and on the lips, I do not think it is a wise idea to get that done. It's great that the technician did a spot test on you, but it needs to be done where you are receiving the tattoo. The test spot behind your ear is not going to help determine if your lips will take color the same. I think that with your eczema condition and your ethnicity, you are not a good candidate for full lip color. Kind Regards