What should you know about Picoway eyebrow tattoo removal?

Cosmetic eyebrow tattoos and microblading can contain more than one pigment, and the colour may change as the ink fades or reacts to laser energy. Some pigments can temporarily look darker or reveal an unexpected tone. The clinician must identify the tattoo, examine the surrounding skin, and choose a wavelength and test approach that protects the brow area.

Picoway is a picosecond laser platform. A [Picosecond Laser](/technology/picosecond-laser/) and a [Q-Switched Laser](/technology/q-switched-laser/) use different pulse technologies, and the appropriate option depends on the pigment and clinical assessment.

Tell the clinician when the tattoo was placed, whether pigment has been added or treated before, and whether you have reacted to cosmetics, adhesives, or lasers. Ask how the eyes and nearby skin will be protected. Follow instructions about sun exposure and skincare, and avoid picking or scrubbing the area after treatment.

Expect the pigment to fade over time as the body clears fragmented particles; a single visit may not address every colour. Do not apply fresh brow pigment until the treated skin has healed and the treating clinician agrees.

Call the treating clinic for increasing pain, spreading redness, marked swelling, warmth, pus, or extensive blistering. Get urgent care for eye pain, vision change, facial swelling affecting breathing, or a severe allergic reaction. A persistent new rash or colour change around the brows also warrants review before further laser.

Ask which pigments may be present, whether a test spot is appropriate, what colour change is possible, how the eyes will be shielded, how healing will be monitored, and when brow cosmetics or additional tattooing can be considered.