Saline Tattoo Removal
Safe & Simple Removal of Permanent Makeup
Saline Tattoo Removal is a safe and simple method used to remove new and old permanent makeup. The Saline formula used is a mildly acidic solution (glycolic acid) and is pushed and applied into the tattooed area using a tattoo machine and tattoo needle. The pigment is exposed to the surface of the skin during the treatment and wiped away. During the healing process, the brow area becomes dry, and a scab is formed over the area containing more of the unwanted pigment.
The skin will gradually lighten throughout treatments until left clear. The number of treatments needed will vary depending on the tattoo’s colour, the depth used, the length the tattoo has been there etc.
The treatment course is 8-10 weeks apart, allowing under the skin’s surface to heal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually, you need anywhere from 1 to 5 treatments to remove a tattoo using saline. It is important to remember to be patient. Results will vary depending on the pigment, depth and skin type. In some cases, you can have fantastic results after one session; however, we won’t know until we do it how your skin or the pigment will respond.
If you have had permanent makeup such as microblading or powder brows within the last 48 hours and need to have it removed, please contact us immediately. Please call 0481 303 530 direct, send a text and email bonitabeautyinfo@gmail.com if you have not been able to make contact.
It is possible to have it significantly lightened but must be done within this time frame.
This emergency removal procedure does not require needlework and is a simple soak.
Rarely, the tattoo can appear darker after a removal session. In this case, it is because the pigment has been lifted closer to the skin’s surface and, although it doesn’t seem to be, it is, in fact, a good result. Having the colour closer to the skin’s surface means the colour is closer to being extracted.
While we use a local anaesthetic to numb the area being treated, it can sometimes sting. We do apply a formula that contains saline and some glycolic properties that are active when touching the skin. We encourage holding an electric handheld fan over the area, which we can use during the appointment, which will significantly alleviate this feeling.
During and immediately after the procedure, you may see a small amount of bleeding. Bleeding during the treatment is essential and necessary for creating the “controlled scab.” Scabbing is required to remove the pigment from the skin. Immediately after your session, the skin may appear bright red and tender as a scab starts to form. The scabbing process is critical and will need to shed from the brow area naturally. After the scab falls off, the skin may appear pink or discoloured for a couple of weeks before returning to its original shade, usually by week 4.
The pigment can spread underneath the skin during removal and may rise to the surface before coming out ultimately. In these cases, it may appear that the tattoo has “bled” to surrounding tissue. Pigment bleed, swelling, scabbing and in some cases, the tattoo appearing darker is all part of the process and will be addressed during future sessions. It is important to remember that saline removal is a process. Desirable results take an average of 3-6 sessions depending on the depth and pigment of the unwanted tattoo, among other factors.
The course of treatments is 8-10 weeks apart, allowing the skin to heal underneath the skin’s surface.
You will be given direct aftercare instructions relevant to your skin type however these may include, keeping the area dry, applying an antimicrobial ointment, avoiding make-up to the area and no heavy sweating or exercise during the healing period.
