Brows tattooed long ago often change colour or shift shape. The main causes are older pigment types, pigment placed too deep, cumulative sun exposure, and each person's metabolism. Some pigments, as they fade, leave a red, orange, or green/grey tint that looks unnatural.
Correction options
- Reshape / retouch: if the old colour isn't too dark and the shape is still workable, it may be reshaped and covered with new work to look more natural.
- Fix shifted colour: for off-tones, a skilled artist assesses how to neutralise toward a harmonious tone — which requires an understanding of colour theory.
- Remove before redoing: if the old brows are very dark, clearly misshapen, or strongly discoloured, they usually need to be faded first before a beautiful new design can be done.
Scar-free brow removal
Cencute Studio offers removal of old brow tattoos with an advanced scar-free technique, without the kind of laser that can cause scarring, together with a treatment and stem-cell serum to help the skin recover. It suits anyone wanting to fade old brows before redoing them. The number of sessions and the result depend on how dark the old colour is and each person's skin, so it should be assessed in person, case by case.
How to prepare before a consultation
Take a photo of your current brows in natural light, and note the history — how many years ago they were done, whether they've been removed or corrected before — so the artist can more accurately assess the approach and number of sessions needed.