Microblading and Eyebrow Tattoos
All types of eyebrow cosmetic tattoos, including microblading, powder brows, ombre brows, hair stroke brows, and old-school tattooed brows
What Is
Permanent Makeup Removal?
Permanent makeup includes any cosmetic pigment deposited into the skin, most often on the face or head. Microblading, powder brows, ombre brows, permanent eyeliner, scalp micropigmentation, and cosmetic freckle tattoos all fall under this category.
These pigments were designed to last. But styles change, artists vary in skill, and ink shifts color over time. What looked perfect two years ago can look faded, orange, uneven, or just wrong today.
Permanent makeup removal is the process of completely removing or selectively correcting these cosmetic tattoos so your skin returns to its natural state, ready for a fresh application or simply free of ink entirely.
Most permanent makeup removal is complete in just 2 sessions.
How inkOUT® Permanent Makeup Removal Works Differently
Most people assume laser is the only option for removing permanent makeup. Here's why that's a problem.
Laser removal works by targeting pigment with light energy. But the pigments used in permanent makeup often contain iron oxide compounds that react unpredictably to laser wavelengths. Instead of breaking down, these pigments can darken, turning your brows rusty brown or black, a change that the laser itself cannot reverse.
Laser can darken cosmetic tattoo pigments, making them untreatable by further laser sessions, according to FDA, Tattoo Removal: Options and Results.
inkOUT® works completely differently. Instead of targeting pigment with light, inkOUT® uses precision dermabrasion and a 100% natural solution (TEPRsol®) to disrupt the ink at the surface level. Your body's natural healing response then expels the ink through the skin. You can literally see the pigment leaving as the treated area heals.
No heat. No light energy. No chemical reaction with your pigment. Our TEPRderm® technology pulls ink up and out through your skin via crusting. Ink sloughs off during the healing process, which means there is no internal absorption.
Learn more about how inkOUT® works.
Permanent Makeup Removal: Two Treatment Options
COMPLETE PERMANENT MAKEUP REMOVAL
Full pigment removal across the entire treated area. Ink is expelled through the skin's surface via the body's natural healing process. No residual color. No unnatural shadow. Skin returns to a fresh, healthy baseline, ready for a new application if you choose.
Timeline: Typically 2 sessions, 5-8 months total, sessions spaced 8-12 weeks apart
PARTIAL REMOVAL AND SHAPE CORRECTION
Only want to fix part of your brows? inkOUT® can selectively remove just the sections that need correction: the tail, one arch, the edges, or uneven areas, without disturbing the rest. This level of precision is not possible with laser, which cannot isolate specific areas without risking the surrounding tissue.
Timeline: Typically 1-2 sessions depending on correction goals, 3-6 months before new microblading reapplication, correction of shape, edges, color, or full brow area
Laser vs. inkOUT® for Permanent Makeup Removal
Laser often exposes the warm base pigments in permanent makeup ink, leaving an orange or brown shadow that the laser cannot remove. Once this pigment is exposed, it becomes laser-resistant, creating the common "rusty" brow outcome, according to Anderson et al., Archives of Dermatology (1993) and Ross et al., Archives of Dermatology (2001).
Laser wavelengths also fall within melanin's absorption spectrum. That means eyebrow hair competes directly with tattoo ink for laser energy, putting follicles at documented risk of permanent thinning, according to Marwah et al., Indian Dermatology Online Journal (2021).
Research shows that controlled dermabrasion, the same type of precision wounding used in the TEPR® process, activates biological pathways associated with hair follicle health. Laser threatens your brow hair. inkOUT®'s natural healing process supports it, according to Ito et al., Nature (2007).
inkOUT® uses precision dermabrasion, not light energy. No heat. No chemical reaction with pigment compounds. No follicle risk.
Ready to get your brows back?
What Makes Eyebrow Tattoo Removal With inkOUT® Special
NO SHAVING REQUIRED The hair stays intact while the ink comes out.
3 TEMPLATE OPTIONS Your provider selects the right fit for your brow shape and treatment goals.
PARTIAL REMOVAL AVAILABLE Just want to fix the tail or arch? inkOUT® can target specific areas without affecting the rest.
FASTER HEALING Eyebrow area crusting typically sloughs off in 10-14 days (compared to 10-21 for body tattoos). The crusting slides right through your natural brow hair. No pulling, no hair loss.
Your Healing Journey
and Aftercare
Proper aftercare is essential for optimal healing and the best possible results. Your inkOUT® provider will walk you through everything in person, but here's what to expect after each permanent makeup removal session.
Your provider is your best resource. Every person's skin heals differently. Follow the specific aftercare instructions given to you by your certified inkOUT® provider and reach out to them with any questions during your healing journey.
Visit our full Aftercare Guidelines for detailed step-by-step instructions.
Common Questions About Permanent Makeup Removal
Visit our full FAQ for more questions about the inkOUT® process.
Your Permanent Makeup Removal Journey Starts Here
Trends come and go. Your face is forever. Whether you want a complete reset or just a correction, inkOUT® gives you the freedom to move forward on your terms.
No laser. No residual color. Just your natural skin, restored.
