Brow Tattoo Removal

What is Brow Tattoo Removal?

Holliewood Brows & Beauty is certified in an innovative tattoo removal technique called, Saline Removal.

Saline tattoo removal is a process by which we penetrate the skin with a saline solution (salt + purified water) to break up the tattoo pigment and pull it out of the skin. The procedure is similar to tattooing, but instead of injecting ink underneath the skin, we’re pulling it out. We use LI-FT which is currently the most effective and safest saline solution on the market. LI-FT is mainly made up of purified water, salt, lemon and orange seed extracts. The ink or pigment will lift out of the skin over a 1-2 week period and a scab will form. After the scab has fallen off naturally, you will notice lighter pigmentation under the skin.

If you are looking to start over with fresh new Holliewood Brows, we do not necessarily need to remove your previous brow tattoo entirely. Saline Removal will likely take 1-3 sessions if the the pigment / tattoo ink is located above the dermis layer in skin in order to lighten or completely remove your old tattoo. In some cases, 8 or more sessions may be required to remove the tattoo if the pigment / tattoo ink is located under the dermis layer in the skin. Each session of Saline Removal will be done in increments of every 8 weeks.

Here are some of the advantages of Saline Removal:

It eliminates most, if not all pigment shades
Safe removal ingredients
Low cost compared to laser removal
Can be performed within 24 hours of a fresh and unwanted brow tattoo
Each treatment takes around 1 hour to complete

Reasons why you may consider Saline Removal:

Your brow tattoo has healed or changed to an undesirable color
Your brow tattoo was not done properly (blurred microbladed strokes, thick outlines, splotchy or patchy pigmentation, etc.)
You are unhappy with the shape of your brows
The tattoo ink or pigment has migrated outside of your brow shape
The style of your brows no longer suites you or your desires
You would like a more modern form of semi-permanent brow tattoo such as Microblading or Powder Brows

No laser equipment can guarantee the total elimination of a tattoo. With old or less powerful equipment, the tattoo may only be partially removed even after several costly sessions. If the equipment is not properly utilized by a certified medical professional, a shadow image or even permanent scarring can happen as well as hyper / hypo pigmentation, tattoo darkening, and burns.

***Saline Removal is offered for eyebrow tattoos only. You will not be serviced for any other permanent makeup or body tattoo***

Is Saline Removal painful?

You may experience slight discomfort. A topical numbing solution will be applied before the procedure begins. A secondary numbing gel will also be used throughout the procedure to keep you comfortable. You may feel burning and warmth in your brow area as the procedure continues. We will provide you with a battery operated fan that you can use for additional relief.

Who should avoid Saline Removal?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Those who are prone to or have current keloid scarring in the brow area
If you have uncontrolled high or low blood pressure and / or hypertension
If you are diabetic, a signed doctor's note is required prior to being serviced
If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you have uncontrolled Epilepsy
If you are immunocompromised or have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder
Those who have a transmittable blood disease such as HIV or hepatitis
If you are on antibiotics, you must finish the prescribed dosage prior to being serviced
Those who are undergoing chemotherapy or have had chemotherapy treatments within the last year
If you have any form of cancer and you are not being treated with chemotherapy or radiation, a signed doctor's note is required prior to being serviced
If you take a prescribed blood thinning medication, you must talk with your doctor prior to booking your appointment. Blood thinning medication must be discontinued at least 7 days prior to your appointment. On the date of your appointment, you must bring a note from your doctor with his or her approval for you to have discontinued your blood thinning medication for the previous 7 days.
Those who are currently using Accutane or oral and topical Retinol products. You must no longer be on Accutane for at least 1 year prior to your procedure, oral Retinol products must be discontinued for at least 6 months prior to your procedure
You must discontinue using the following products for 30 days prior to your appointment: Retin-A / Retinol, Anti-Aging cream, Glycolic acid, salicylic acids, lactic acid, acne creams, serums to stimulate hair growth in the brow area
Those who have recently had any form of Botox or filler in or around the brow area. Please wait at least 4 weeks after you have received injections if you are considering Saline Removal. Please wait at least 4 weeks if you have or will be having Saline Removal done and you are considering receiving injections
Those are using hair growth serums in the brow area must discontinue use for at least 30 days prior to and 10 days after the treatment is performed
If you have Seborrheic Dermatitis in the brow area, including during remission periods
If you have any kind of skin condition on or near your eyebrows - eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, shingles, rashes, etc.
Anyone under the age of 18

IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: Ingredients used in numbing agents, metals, vitamin E, lemon, oranges

* We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who we deem not suitable for this procedure or for any other reason. Our technicians make the decision to service an individual based on their own discretion. *

I am pregnant and / or breastfeeding, am I a candidate?

It is under the discretion of Holliewood Brows & Beauty Studio that we are not comfortable providing any permanent makeup procedures on someone who may be or is pregnant and / or breastfeeding. There is not enough research on the side effects of permanent makeup tattooing and the products that are used to deem the procedure 100% safe for mother and baby.

Do I need to book a consultation prior to my initial Saline Removal appointment?

In person consultations are no longer offered at Holliewood Brows & Beauty due to limited booking availability.

Please contact Hollie with Holliewood Brows & Beauty either by phone: (910) 629-2769, email: holliewoodbrows@gmail.com, or Instagram (@holliewoodbrows) and send a recent photo of your brows. After I receive your photo(s) and a brief description of what your overall goals are with your brows, we will discuss if you are a suitable candidate for the service and what you will need to expect if we do choose removal as the best option for you.

What should I do or know prior to my appointment?

Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Advil/Ibuprofen, Fish Oil, or Weight Loss pills 48 hours before procedure.
If you take a prescribed blood thinning medication, you must talk with your doctor prior to booking your appointment. Blood thinning medication must be discontinued at least 7 days prior to your appointment. On the date of your appointment, you must bring a note from your doctor with his or her approval for you to have discontinued your blood thinning medication for the previous 7 days.
You must discontinue using the following products for 30 days prior to your appointment: Retin-A / Retinol, Anti-Aging cream, Glycolic acid, salicylic acids, lactic acid, acne creams, serums to stimulate hair growth in the brow area

What can I expect during my appointment?

A typical Brow Tattoo Removal appointment will take approximately 1 hour.

We will begin the service by filling out and reviewing client consent forms
We will discuss your healing expectations and go over your aftercare instructions where you will be provided with your aftercare kit
While you're laying down, before and after photos will be taken
Your brow area will be cleansed with an anti-bacterial soap and an alcohol prep wipe
A topical numbing solution will be applied to both eyebrows for 15 minutes
Removal will begin on one eyebrow using a tattoo machine, needle, and the LIFT removal solution
A secondary numbing solution will be applied to the eyebrow
Removal will begin on the alternate eyebrow while the previous brow numbs
Removal and numbing will continue alternating back and forth for 3 passes
LIFT solution will be applied onto both brows for 10 minutes while being removed and reapplied every 3 minutes
We will apply a tea tree calming solution to the brows after the procedure has be completed
After photos will be taken and we will follow up with you in about 2 weeks to check on your progress

What should I do or know after my appointment?

Day 1: Your brows will appear red, irritated, and a little swollen immediately after the completion of the treatment. Signs of irritation should subside after 48 hours. Be sure not to touch the area with unclean hands to avoid infection.
After 48 Hours: Your skin will begin to dry out and a scab will form.
1-2 Weeks Later: The scabbing should begin to flake off naturally revealing a new layer of skin.
3-8 Weeks Later: You may experience some changes with your brows such as darkening from pigment being lifted closer to the skin, a temporary white cast from fresh skin beginning to heal over the scab, and color changes.

FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER EACH PROCEDURE, YOU MUST AVOID THE FOLLOWING:

No makeup in or around brow area
No facial products in or around brow area
DO NOT pick, pull, or scratch at scabbed skin
DO NOT get your brows wet
Avoid sweating excessively
Avoid direct sun exposure

What is your recommended aftercare?

Use saline wound solution provided in your kit by lightly patting brows 3-4 times a day for the first 7 days using a clean cotton pad
After the first 7 days, you will want to keep your brows as dry as possible
Allow all scabs to fall off naturally
When all scabs have shed naturally, you will apply vitamin E oil to the brows 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks to nourish the skin

Is more than one session necessary and how much will it cost?

It depends on a few factors: Do you want your old tattoo completely removed? Are you looking to have your brows redone? Is your old tattoo extremely dark and deep in your skin?

If you are looking to start over with fresh new Holliewood Brows, we do not necessarily need to remove your previous brow tattoo entirely. Saline Removal will likely require 1-3 sessions if the the pigment / tattoo ink is located above the dermis layer in skin in order to lighten or completely remove your old tattoo. In some cases, 8 or more sessions may be required to remove the tattoo if the pigment / tattoo ink is located under the dermis layer in the skin.

Every session will be priced the same at $150.00 per session regardless of your pigment saturation level.