Saline Tattoo Removal

Sep 6

There are several ways to remove or lighten pigments in the skin. Glow Cosmetic Tattoo offers one solution that uses a product called Lift to pull pigment from the skin. The product can be used two ways. First is for emergency removal. That is within the first 72 hours of a tattoo. After that 3 day window closes, you have to wait the full 4 weeks for tattoo to heal and then the same product, but applied differently, can be used to remove pigment in the skin. During the “emergency” Lift service, the product is applied topically. Salt in the solution draws out moisture from the cells and pigment is drawn out as well. There may be some scabbing which is part of the removal process. After the 3 day window, another method is used which can be done after 4 weeks. By adding Lift into the needle of a tattoo machine, the solution is implanted into the skin. Again, there may be scabbing which draws out the pigment. Some pigments are harder to remove depending on technique. For example, lasers have a hard time getting good results when removing red or while pigments. Larger molecules in carbon based pigments are easier for lasers to remove. If someone has oversaturated dark brows, I usually suggest laser removal since that is a better option. Saline can be good at removing iron oxide pigments, reds (such as lip blush) and white molecules from titanium dioxide. This method takes patience and commitment to see good results. As an emergency treatment, it can remove 70-90% of pigment in one session due to the fact that skin has not covered over the pigment.