You may have heard that cosmetic tattoos “fade” — what actually happens is that over time, the sun and water and different face creams and treatments change the color of the tattoo. Also, layers of your skin gradually wear away. But the tattoo doesn’t go away — it just appears faded due to these factors. But the only way to truly get rid of any kind of tattoo completely is through laser removal. You CAN do this with things like eyebrow and eyeliner tattoos — a bit of a “dark secret” Carla told me is that all permanent face makeup will likely have to be removed eventually if you want it to stay flattering, because it gets to a certain point where you can’t add any more pigment to the skin, and the shape is already so defined that it’s difficult to change.
Unlike other cosmetic tattoos, however, lip blushing CANNOT be removed, because the lips are a membrane — they aren’t skin. Carla says she knows of laser technicians who will try removal, but that there really isn’t a good way of removing it. However, as a fast-evolving industry, she’s hoping there will soon be a way.
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/i-got-my-lips-tattooed
