Bettina Rümmelein
Dr. Ruemmelein AG - House Of Skin & Laser Medicine, Switzerland
Title: Guidelines for improving permanent make-up
Biography
Biography: Bettina Rümmelein
Abstract
Introduction: Permanent makeup (PMU) is a frequently performed cosmetic intervention performed by beauticians. Technically spoken it is a facial tattoo. Failed drawings or changed customers’ acceptance lead to the desire of removal.
Materials & Methods: The possible options for PMU removal and coverage have been collected and evaluated in 87 individual cases. In treatable cases, laser treatments with q-switched Nd:YAG laser have been performed.
Results: In 52 out of 87 cases laser treatments could be performed. 1–12 treatments were necessary to remove the PMU. In three cases, color resisted laser treatments. In two cases laser treatment had to be interrupted due to colour change into greenblue.
Discussion: In laser, PMU removal test shots have to be obligatory because colour changes can cause severe esthetic problems. Covered up PMU (skin colour) is particularly dangerous for colour change. Heat induced shrinking of eye area can cause ectropium. Surgical solutions have to be taken in consideration. The presentation tries to set up some guidelines for the treatment of failed PMU