08/05/2026
While getting semi-permanent makeup (SPMU) can feel like a quick beauty win, the journey to reverse or correct it takes time, and often more expensive to remove than to get it.
If you are dealing with ink that was placed too deep in the dermis or a shape that no longer suits you, here is what you need to know about the removal process:
Our advanced lasers target pigment through photoacoustic energy.
To the patient, this feels like a sharp rubber band snapping against the skin. While uncomfortable, this high-intensity energy is vital; it must be powerful enough to shatter dense ink deposits into microscopic fragments.
Why It Takes Time:
Once the ink is fragmented, your body’s lymphatic system takes over. It has to recognise these tiny particles as waste and flush them out naturally.
Because of this expect anywhere from 6 to 12+ visits for complete removal.
Healing Gaps: Appointments must be spaced 6–8 weeks apart to allow the skin to recover and the immune system to do its work.
The Risks of Unskilled Work: When SPMU is performed incorrectly, often by placing ink too deep, the removal process becomes significantly more complex. Deep ink increases the number of sessions required and elevates the risk of:
Pigmentation Issues: Hyper-pigmentation (darkening) or hypo-pigmentation (lightening).
Textural changes and potential scarring.
Precision matters-both in the initial application and the eventual removal.
