Laser Microblading Removal vs. Saline: Which Works Better?
If you want your microblading removed, you’ve likely explored different options to determine which is best. At Lexington Tattoo Removal in Lexington, Kentucky, we’ve served the community for ten years. We offer laser microblading removal using one of the top lasers on the market, and our specialists are certified in laser tattoo removal.
We’ve put together this comparison of laser vs. saline microblading removal, covering invasiveness, pain, scarring, cost, sessions, and healing, to show why we recommend laser removal first for most brow correction needs.
What Happens during Laser Microblading Removal?
At Lexington Tattoo Removal, we begin with a consultation for microblading removal. We learn what you want, assess your brows, estimate how many sessions you may need, and explain what to expect. After your initial consultation, we can usually start your microblading removal right away.
First, you apply Tattoo Numbing Cream. Then we use our Zimmer Cryo Cooler to blow air as cold as -22°F across your brows, helping reduce pain and swelling.
From there, we use the Quanta Q-Plus C EVO laser. In as little as two minutes, the laser breaks the ink into particles small enough for your body to flush out.
What to Know about Saline Brow Removal
Saline brow removal is a non-laser option that is not part of our services.
With this method, a technician uses a hand tool or a tattoo machine with fine liner needles to work saline solution into the tattooed brow. The needles repeatedly puncture the skin, creating a wound to extract the pigment. As the skin heals, the area forms a scab that sloughs off over time. Lasers have largely replaced other tattoo-removal methods because laser removal often requires fewer treatments.
Microblading Removal Comparison
Invasiveness, Pain, and Scarring for Laser vs. Saline Microblading Removal
Laser removal is the less invasive option. The laser targets the pigment without intentionally breaking the skin, while saline removal involves repeated punctures of the skin to create a wound. As the wound scabs and peels, the skin needs time to recover, and you may feel a little anxious or self-conscious about how your brows look after saline treatment.
Removing cosmetic makeup, such as microblading, involves some discomfort with either method. With laser removal, most people say the laser feels like someone snapped a rubber band across their brows. Tattoo Numbing Cream, the cold air from our Zimmer Cryo Cooler, and treatments that take as little as two minutes help ease that discomfort.
Scarring is possible with any removal method, though newer laser systems carry a much lower risk, especially when performed by a trained technician. If you pick at scabs or flaking skin after any removal method, you risk more scarring.
Cost and Sessions for Laser and Saline Brow Correction Options
Pricing for laser microblading removal depends on the color of your ink, the size and placement of your brows, and the number of sessions you need. Our specialists review exact pricing during your free consultation.
Laser microblading removal often takes only one session, and few people need more than five. Saline brow removal also requires multiple sessions, and each one results in scabbing and flaking while the ink lifts out and the skin heals. No method guarantees complete removal, so ask your provider how many visits they expect before you commit.
Healing Time, Pigment Differences, and Our Recommendation
No matter which brow correction option you choose, your skin needs time to heal between sessions. Laser sessions are typically scheduled at least six weeks apart, which gives your body time to clear the broken-down ink. After each laser session, expect a little redness, swelling, and soreness similar to a mild sunburn. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid direct sunlight, and skip swimming, hot tubs, saunas, and makeup for a week or two.
We almost always recommend laser removal first. Saline removal is typically only advised if a stubborn residual yellow pigment remains after your laser sessions.
Contact Us for Laser Microblading Removal in Lexington, Kentucky
When you’re ready to remove your microblading, trust the certified specialists at Lexington Tattoo Removal with your eyebrows. We use laser removal with skin cooling to minimize discomfort, and we treat your brows in as few sessions as your pigment allows. We also offer laser tattoo removal and laser hair removal.
Request a consultation by calling (859) 785-2189 or completing our online contact form. We serve the greater Lexington, Kentucky area and surrounding states, including Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio; Huntington, West Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee.
