Hair wax for preservation of eyebrows during laser tattoo removal.

Tattoo removal by Alexandrite, ruby, and Nd:YAG lasers is safe and effective; however, complications can arise, including vesicle formation, allergic reaction, and paradoxical darkening. 1 Holzer A.M. Burgin S. Levine V.J. Adverse effects of Q-switched laser treatment of tattoos. Dermatol Surg. 2008; 34: 118-122 Crossref PubMed Scopus (7) Google Scholar Moreover, because these lasers target both endogenous melanin and exogenous tattoo pigments, melanin-containing hair overlying tattoos can be damaged unintentionally during the procedure. This presents a special challenge for eyebrow tattoo removal, as the damage to the eyebrow, albeit temporary, is not desirable for patients.