Learn · Tattoo Removal
Saline vs. laser tattoo removal.
Both remove unwanted pigment, but they work differently — and for permanent makeup specifically, one tends to be the gentler, more predictable choice.
| Saline Removal | Laser Removal | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Salt solution implanted into the skin draws pigment out as it heals and scabs | Laser heat breaks pigment into smaller particles for the body to absorb |
| Best for | Permanent makeup — brows, lips, eyeliner | Larger body tattoos with deeper, denser ink |
| Sessions needed | Often several, spaced weeks apart | Often several, spaced weeks to months apart |
| Downtime | Light scabbing, similar to a microblading heal | Blistering and scabbing are common, healing can take longer |
| Scarring risk | Generally lower | Higher, especially with repeated sessions |
| At Vixen Brows | Offered — LI-FT saline, $100 for 2" or smaller | Not offered here |
Vixen Brows specializes in saline removal specifically because permanent makeup pigment sits in a shallower layer of skin than a traditional body tattoo, and responds well to the gentler, more controlled lifting process saline offers — with less risk to the delicate skin around the brows, lips, and eyes.
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