INVESTMENTPer session — multiple sessions typically needed
$190
Starting pricesingle session
Consultation and assessment of existing PMU included
$50 deposit secures your appointment
At a glance
Everything you need to know before booking, at a glance.
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SESSION TIMEChair to door
~1–1.5 hours
Individual sessions are shorter, but the process requires multiple appointments.
HEALINGSkin recovery window
4–6 weeks between sessions
Adequate healing time between removal sessions is essential for safety.
LONGEVITYBefore next refresh
3–8 sessions typical
Complete removal is not always possible. Significant lightening is the realistic goal.
COMFORTPain rating
2–4 / 10
Topical numbing is applied before the procedure. Some post-session tenderness is normal.
What it is
PMU Removal uses a saline-based solution—rather than laser—to draw unwanted pigment out of the skin. The saline creates osmosis through the skin, pulling the deposited pigment up and out as the treatment area heals over the following weeks.
Saline removal is preferred over laser for cosmetic pigments (brows, lips, eyeliner) because laser can cause unpredictable reactions with iron oxide pigments, sometimes causing them to turn darker or change color. Saline is a safer and more controlled approach for PMU.
Complete removal is rarely guaranteed. The realistic goal is significant lightening—enough to allow new PMU work over the top, or to reduce the appearance of unwanted tattooing to a level that is manageable.
Pre-care, day-of, and healing
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PRE-CARE ADVICE
Prepare your skin before removal
The treatment area must be free of active irritation and out of direct sun before each removal session.
DAY OF PROCEDURE
Come clean and with realistic expectations
Arrive with the treatment area completely bare. Removal is a gradual process—results are assessed session by session.
AFTER-CARE (REMOVAL PROTOCOL)
Post-removal care is critical
The treated area will crust and peel. This is the removal process working. Picking the scab disrupts the pigment extraction.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Three details people skim past
Small choices upstream prevent surprises on procedure day— especially around prior pigment, stimulants, and comfort planning.
Realistic goalsSession spacingPigment type
- 1Complete removal is not guaranteed
PMU removal is not like erasing a drawing. Very deep or very saturated pigment can be lightened significantly but may never disappear completely. We will be honest about what we can realistically achieve during your consultation.
- 2Session spacing is non-negotiable
Each removal session must be followed by a minimum 4–6 week healing period before the next session. Speeding up the process risks scarring and actually makes removal less effective.
- 3Dark pigments and prior corrections
Thick, dark or very old PMU—especially work that was done over previous corrections—may require more sessions and may not fully resolve. Assess the existing work together with your artist before committing to a removal plan.
STUDIO NOTE
Removal is the beginning of a conversation, not a one-session solution. Book a consultation first so we can look at your existing work and give you an honest timeline.
SAFETY & EXPECTATIONS
Candidacy at a glance
Side-by-side framing keeps expectations clear: who this tends to serve well, and when we pause or decline. Honest screening, not scare tactics.
• Two lists · zero shame• Honest screening
GREEN FLAGS
You're likely a good fit if...
- Have old, faded or unwanted permanent makeup on brows or lips
- Want to lighten existing PMU before applying a fresh technique
- Are unhappy with the shape, color or style of previous work
- Have experienced color shifts (pink brows, grey lips) with old pigment
- Are prepared for a gradual, multi-session process
- Understand that full removal may not be achievable
PAUSE / DECLINE
When we may not proceed
5 key conditions screened
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnant or nursing
- Active skin condition in the treatment area
- Less than 6 weeks since the previous removal session
- Keloid scarring history
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO REVIEW
Results gallery
Before and after — close-up results from the studio.
Time to move on from your old permanent makeup
Whether you want a clean slate or just need to lighten existing work before refreshing, we can help. Start with a free consultation and we will map out a realistic removal plan.