Saline Removal
Gentle correction for unwanted permanent makeup.
Saline removal is a safe, non-laser method used to lighten and lift unwanted pigment from the skin. Whether your permanent makeup didn’t heal as expected, the shape or colour no longer suits you, or you’re simply ready for a fresh start—this treatment offers an effective solution with minimal trauma to the skin.
Why you may consider saline removal:
- Results from previous treatments healed too dark, uneven, or with unexpected undertones
- You’ve had a change in style or preference
- The pigment has faded unevenly over time
- You’re preparing for a new shape or correction treatment
- You’d like to safely fade old or overly saturated permanent makeup
Benefits of saline removal:
- Non-laser technique – suitable for all skin types and tones
- Effective on all pigment colours, including those lasers may struggle with
- Less invasive than laser, with minimal risk of scarring when done professionally
- Gradual fading – gives you control over how much pigment is removed
- Versatile treatment – ideal for brows, eyeliner, lips, and small cosmetic tattoos
How it works:
A specially formulated saline solution is gently implanted into the skin using a machine. This solution binds with the pigment and lifts it toward the surface, where it is naturally expelled during the healing process. As the skin heals, the area becomes lighter, and the pigment gradually fades with each session.
Most clients require multiple sessions (typically spaced 6–8 weeks apart) depending on the depth, colour, and saturation of the original work.
Ready for a fresh start?
Saline removal offers a gentle, controlled approach to correcting or removing permanent makeup. A personalised consultation will help determine the best course of action for your skin and goals.
Emergency Saline Removal
Fast action for fresh PMU you’re unhappy with.
Emergency saline removal is a time-sensitive procedure designed to lift freshly implanted pigment from the skin within the first 48 hours after a permanent makeup treatment. It’s ideal if you’ve had a recent PMU procedure—such as brows, eyeliner, or lips—and you’re immediately unhappy with the shape, colour, or placement.
When it’s needed:
- The results are not what you expected
- The shape or symmetry feels off
- The pigment is too dark or incorrectly placed
- You’ve had an allergic reaction or sensitivity to the pigment
- You’re experiencing immediate regret and want to act quickly
Why timing matters:
Emergency removal is only effective within the first 24 to 48 hours after your PMU procedure, before the skin begins to fully heal and lock in the pigment. Acting quickly increases the chances of successfully lifting a significant amount of pigment before it settles deeper into the skin.
How it works:
A gentle saline solution is applied to the area using a tattooing or microblading method. This solution helps draw the pigment out of the skin while it’s still in the open wound stage. The area will then scab and heal naturally, expelling the pigment as part of the skin’s healing process.
Important to know:
- Results vary based on how fresh the pigment is and individual skin response
- Some pigment may remain and may still require follow-up removal sessions after healing
- The procedure must be done by a trained professional to avoid damaging the skin
Acting quickly can make a big difference.
If you’ve just had permanent makeup done and are unhappy with the outcome, emergency saline removal gives you a window of opportunity to correct it before it becomes more difficult to treat. Don’t wait—get in touch right away to discuss your options.