Laser eyebrow removal

First of all, let's clarify what permanent eyebrow drawing, or tattooing, actually involves. There are various techniques, but what they all have in common is that pigment, or colour, is permanently introduced under the skin or into the superficial layer of the skin. The most popular techniques are as follows:

• Eyebrow tattooing– this is classic permanent eyebrow makeup, and the tattooing is performed using a cosmetic tattoo machine. Such a machine has a lower frequency than a standard tattoo machine and the pigment is applied closer to the skin's surface. Using very fine needles, the colour is inserted into the skin, and the results are visible for up to several years. With eyebrow tattooing, the result does not look as natural as with other techniques;
• Japanese eyebrow drawing, also known as microblading, is one of the most widespread techniques of permanent eyebrow drawing. Pigment is inserted under the skin using thin blades; a machine is not used. Each stroke mimics a natural hair, resulting in a soft, natural eyebrow look. This technique is more precise compared to traditional eyebrow tattooing, and the result lasts from one to three years;
• Eyebrow shading, popularly known as powder brows, gives the effect of natural and thick brows. Using a fine needle, pigment is applied to the surface of the skin, the epidermis. There are no harsh lines or intense pigment; the brows look as if they have been filled in with eyeshadow. The advantage is that there is no bleeding, healing time or other side effects;
• Micropoint eyebrow drawing technique is one of the newest and most modern methods. It provides volume and a very natural look to the eyebrows. First, missing hairs in the case of thin eyebrows are drawn with fine strokes of a blade, and then the eyebrows are shaded using machine strokes. This achieves the effect of 3D thick eyebrows. This technique is also suitable for corrections of faded eyebrows.

Whichever technique you choose, it is important to know that the pigment and colour will remain permanently on your skin. The results are long-lasting, just like with tattooing. That is why it is most important to entrust your face and eyebrows to an experienced, certified eyebrow tattooing artist. If, however, you are not satisfied with how your eyebrows look, or if you have grown tired of them and want a change, laser eyebrow removal is the ideal solution.

For laser eyebrow removal to be as successful as possible, the expertise of the physician and the laser itself that we use are the most important factors. At our clinic, we use a state-of-the-art laser, the Q-Switched Nd:YAG. This is a laser that is part of the Alma Harmony XL Pro multifunctional medical platform. This platform features various lasers and technologies that allow us to successfully treat as many as 65 different aesthetic and dermatological indications.

The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is a non-ablative laser. This means it does not damage the skin surface and surrounding tissue, while acting very precisely on the pigment in the skin and breaking it down. It delivers a powerful beam with a wavelength of 1064 nm which effectively removes dark pigment from the skin. Dark pigment, such as black or dark brown, absorbs light of exactly this wavelength best, which is crucial for the successful removal of permanent eyebrow makeup. The laser also features a 532 nm wavelength module, the light of which is well absorbed by lighter shades, such as yellow, orange and red.

The precise beam of the laser, or rather, its mechanical Q-Switched effect, produces vibrations that affect the pigment and break it down into the tiniest particles. While the skin recovery process is underway, immune system cells gradually remove the pigment, expelling it through the lymphatic system, and the tattooed eyebrows slowly fade and disappear. This laser also effectively removes other types of permanent makeup, such as lip or eyelid makeup.

The biggest advantage of the Q-Switched laser is that in extremely short pulses it delivers enough energy to break down even darker pigment colours. This is why this laser is the most effective for removing permanent eyebrow tattoos. Also, the advantage of this laser over others is that it delivers pulses measured in nanoseconds. For the pigment to be destroyed effectively, what matters most is that the laser pulse is as short and precise as possible. In addition, treatments with this laser are suitable for all skin types, can be performed throughout the year, are clinically approved and safe, with virtually no recovery period.