Eyebrow Microblading Removal: Safe and Effective Methods That Work

Oh god, you’ve looked in the mirror and thought, “What the hell have I done to my face?” Haven’t you? I feel for you. Especially if you walked out of the salon looking like you’d drawn your eyebrows on with a thick marker pen.

You must have been mortified. Did you spend the first three days wearing a hat indoors and avoiding mirrors? But here’s the thing – it’s not the end of the world, even though it feels like it right now.

The Panic Mode Solution

Right, if you’ve just walked out of the salon and you’re having a complete meltdown, there’s something you can do: eyebrow microblading removal. But, you need to move fast – I’m talking within two days fast.

There’s this thing called emergency removal that some places offer. Basically, they use a salt and saline product (like LiFT) to try and draw the pigment back out before your skin decides to keep it permanently. Think of it like your skin hasn’t made up its mind yet about whether it wants to hold onto this new ink.

When You’ve Missed That Window

So, you’ve had your brows done for more than 48 hours? Join the club. That’s where most of us end up – either we didn’t know about the emergency option, or we thought, “Oh, maybe they’ll fade and look better.”

Spoiler alert: they probably won’t just fade into something you like.

Now you’re looking at a proper waiting game. Six weeks minimum before anyone decent will touch your brows with removal treatment. I know, I know – six weeks feels like forever when you’re hiding behind fringes and oversized sunglasses.

What Happens During Removal

The removal process isn’t exactly pleasant, but it’s not torture, either. Technicians use either laser or LiFT, depending on what is deemed more suitable for your skin type – these treatments basically convince your skin to let go of the pigment bit by bit.

The Long-Haul Reality

Most people need between three and eight sessions. Some lucky sods get sorted in one or two. Others are still going after ten sessions and considering just getting them covered up instead.

Each session is spaced out – usually about eight weeks apart. Your skin needs time to heal and recover between treatments. Rush it, and you’ll end up with scarring on top of everything else.

What Your Brows Will Look Like

After each session, your eyebrows will look angry. Red, swollen, possibly a bit weepy. It’s not a good look, but it’s normal.

Then comes the scabbing phase. And for the love of all that’s holy, do not pick at the scabs. I don’t care how itchy they get or how tempting it is. Pick them off, and you’ll interfere with the pigment removal and possibly scar yourself.

The Scary Stuff Nobody Tells You

Let’s be honest about the risks, because nobody else will. If you’ve got darker skin, you might end up with patches that are lighter or darker than your natural skin tone. It’s not common, but it happens.  This is usually with Laser though, rather than salt and saline.

The thing is, most people figure that even if they do get some pigmentation changes, it’s still better than having eyebrows that look like they were drawn on by a drunk toddler.