PMU Tips(53)--How to Choose Pigments That Fade Better & Remove Safer and The contrast of Saline Removal and Laser Removal

1. How to Choose Pigments That Fade Better & Remove Safer

 If you want a pigment that can be removed with laser or fade more naturally over time, here are a few key points to consider:

Opt for pigments that don’t contain Titanium Dioxide and are lower in yellow tones, as these ingredients are more likely to leave behind unwanted hues after laser removal.

Generally, organic pigments have finer particles, which may allow them to break down more easily. However, many of them still include Titanium Dioxide, so it’s often a balance.

That said, no pigment can be guaranteed to be completely “laser-safe.” The outcome depends on multiple factors, including the client’s skin, the pigment formula, and the laser technology used. The goal is really to reduce the chances of undesirable results as much as possible.

In practice, inorganic pigments (like Li-based formulas) tend to offer a softer, more natural fade and are typically easier to adjust or correct over time.

2. The contrast of Saline Removal and Laser Removal

Saline Removal:

This method uses a machine along with a professional lightening solution to draw pigment out of the skin.

Pros: Does not involve lasers.

Cons: Requires multiple sessions; healing involves about two weeks of scabbing; difficult to cover while healing; results appear slowly.

 Laser Removal:

Breaks down pigment particles with laser energy, which are then naturally metabolized by the body.

Pros: Fastest way to lighten PMU; with a skilled technician, 1–3 sessions are usually enough to lighten for a redo; you can wear makeup while healing; minimal scabbing; sessions are quick.

Cons: May temporarily lighten natural hair; can be uncomfortable; improper technique can cause