Why do cosmetic tattoos change color. An update

Eleni Andreou, Vasiliki Kefala, Efstathios Rallis

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Abstract

We have received many questions-from experts who apply permanent makeup-about the possibility of a change in coloring and makeup to change color. So why do tattoo dyes fade or change color and why sometimes we can come up with unpredictable consequences after applying permanent makeup. (1) There are many factors that affect the final appearance of pigment. Factors related to the methods and techniques of permanent make up application such as Needle depth, Equipment used to apply permanent makeup, Needle Passes e.t.c. (2).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-123
Number of pages9
JournalReview of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics, International Edition
Volume32
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cosmetic tattoos
  • Permanent makeup
  • Skin
  • Tattoo color
  • Tattoo technique

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