Can the PicoSure laser remove eyebrow tattoos? If so, will the procedure affect my eyebrow hair growth?

Answers from doctors (3)


Inks in cosmetic tattoos may have metal oxides that turn orange/brown with lasers. We do not recommend doing it. Additionally, if you use a laser over hair—which should be shaved off—you may lose hair permanently.

Answered by Clean Slate Tattoo Removal at Vein Specialties (View Profile)

Inks in cosmetic tattoos may have metal oxides that turn orange/brown with lasers. We do not recommend doing it. Additionally, if you use a laser over hair—which should be shaved off—you may lose hair permanently.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Brooklyn Laser Tattoo Removal, Inc.

Published on Feb 27, 2016

We dont use that laser. Ours is 6,000 picoseconds and does not stop hair growth. If not shaved, hair above the skin does tend to turn white, then grows normally. We are certified in laser hair removal too, but only practice tattoo removal.

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Answered by Brooklyn Laser Tattoo Removal, Inc.

We dont use that laser. Ours is 6,000 picoseconds and does not stop hair growth. If not shaved, hair above the skin does tend to turn white, then grows normally. We are certified in laser hair removal too, but only practice tattoo removal.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Feb 24, 2016

Yes, the Picosure should be able to remove tattooed eyebrows. You may also want to consider q-switched Nd:Yg lasers, as the 1064 wavelength has a higher absorption coefficient for dark colors than the Picosure. With all the marketing behind the Picosure, what they fail to tell you is that it works best on green ink, not black ink. Eyebrow hair should come and will be fine after treatment.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

Yes, the Picosure should be able to remove tattooed eyebrows. You may also want to consider q-switched Nd:Yg lasers, as the 1064 wavelength has a higher absorption coefficient for dark colors than the Picosure. With all the marketing behind the Picosure, what they fail to tell you is that it works best on green ink, not black ink. Eyebrow hair should come and will be fine after treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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